Football Video Assistant

Overview: The Washington Commanders are seeking a dedicated and skilled Video Assistant to join our team. This role is essential for recording and analyzing both practice and game footage, creating team hype videos, and supporting video-related needs of the coaching staff. The ideal candidate will be organized, tech-savvy, and possess a strong understanding of video equipment and software, with preferred experience in DVSport software, 8K solutions mastRcam and post-production with Adobe Premiere.

Filming

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Film the primary endzone angle for all practice days.
• Film the secondary endzone angle for all game days.
  
  

Equipment Management

• Lead the setup and breakdown process of 8k mastRcams each practice day.
• Assign roles to interns in these processes, teaching them proper use of equipment.
• Manually move mastRcams via tow hitch on gator cart.
• Maintain and monitor the condition of mastRcams, contacting 8k solutions when potential issues arise.
• Maintain inventory of all practice and gameday equipment.
• Ensure all batteries are charged, SD cards are packed and formatted, and gameday bags have all necessary equipment.
  
  

Training And Collaboration

• Train interns on different shooting techniques and video processes.
• Collaborate with coaches on video-related projects, troubleshooting video-related questions and concerns.
  
  

DVSport Proficiency

• Develop a strong understanding of key DVSport functions.
• Importing process, making cutups, setting up DVSport remotes, pushing video to DVSport 360, mapping slides and video, etc.
• This role would be the lead for getting NFL/NCAA footage up to 360 for the scouts.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of PFF, DVSport, and DVSport 360 profiles for all staff members with video access.
  
  

Post-Production

• Preferred experience with Adobe Premiere for video editing and post-production tasks.
• Edit and produce high-quality video content for various team needs.
  
  

Facility Management

• Prepare and maintain meeting rooms in team facilities (both in-house and on the road), ensuring all equipment works properly and the space is set up cleanly and properly.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DVSport software.
• Post-production experience with Adobe Premiere.
• Experience with video recording and editing, preferably in a sports environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to lead and train interns.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly.
  
  

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in the role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.