Video Producer

PlayOn! Sports

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

MaxPreps, a division of PlayOn Sports, is seeking a Video Producer to oversee end-to-end video storytelling across editorial, social, studio, and sponsored content. This role requires a blend of creative development, hands-on production, and cross-functional collaboration, suitable for an individual who can conceptualize, produce, edit, and deliver high-quality video content at scale. The Video Producer will work closely with editorial, sales, programming, and production teams to transform ideas into polished video experiences, including short-form storytelling, podcasts, sponsor-ready series, and event-based productions. This position is key to expanding MaxPreps’ original video portfolio and ensuring the creative and clean execution of branded and sponsored initiatives.

Requirements

• A strong sense of ownership over creative projects from idea to execution.
• The ability to balance creative storytelling with sponsor and business requirements.
• Confidence working cross-functionally with editorial, sales, and production teams.
• Experience managing freelancers and larger video productions.
• Comfort juggling multiple projects while hitting tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site for live or event-based productions.
• 1-2 years of video production and editing experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.
• Interest in or experience using AI tools to enhance video production and workflows.
• Comfort being on camera and recording voiceovers when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Final Cut experience also valued.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality studio, podcast, social, and data-driven video content to increase consumer video engagement across PlayOn platforms (MaxPreps, NFHS Network, GoFan, YouTube, social channels, and owned digital experiences).
• Collaborate with the team to maximize the value and reach of studio and podcast programming by creating full episodes, short-form clips, vertical videos, topic segments, promotional assets, and recap packages.
• Coordinate with sales and production teams to execute sponsored programs and branded initiatives from concept through delivery.
• Edit game recaps, player highlights, and storytelling VO-driven videos using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Write scripts for short-form storytelling videos focused on high school sports moments, athletes, and communities.
• Convert written content from the programming team into engaging video for MaxPreps.com and social platforms.
• Manage playlists of original video content on YouTube and upload content to YouTube and TikTok; provide original video assets for Instagram and X.
• Produce the MaxPreps Podcast starting with the 2026 high school football season.
• Edit photos and create graphics in Adobe Photoshop, including thumbnails for MaxPreps.com and YouTube.
• Lead larger video productions, work with freelance editors and producers, and ensure quality control across deliverables.
• Travel to events to film and edit on location when required.
• Participate in on-camera appearances and record voiceovers when needed.
• Monitor and report on video performance metrics to inform future content and sponsorship strategy.
• Leverage or experiment with AI tools to enhance efficiency, creativity, and production workflows.
• Support live schedules by working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from
• Dental, vision life and disability insurance
• Employee Emergency Fund
• Company equity (stock options)
• Open PTO policy
• 401K plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed