Chiefs is hiring: Production - Manager of Production – Longform in Kansas City

Production - Manager of Production – Longform

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Position Profile: Manager of Production – Longform

Department: Content & Production

Reports to: Director of Production

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Job Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs are seeking a passionate and creative full-time Manager of Production – Longform to collaborate with their in-house production team, 65 Toss Power Trap Productions. This role involves serving as a visual storyteller for long-form content, including the documentary series The Franchise.

Essential Accountabilities

• Oversee the production of The Franchise documentary series for the Chiefs' YouTube channel.
• Coordinate with the long-form producer(s) and editor(s) on meetings, shoots, and edits.
• Assist in reviewing and approving edits for The Franchise and other feature content.
• Lead as director of photography / lead camera operator, capturing storytelling imagery during location shoots, interviews, practices, games, and events.
• Drive the ideation, pre-production, and post-production processes for all long-form content.
• Manage post-production workflows and content delivery to internal and external distributors.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite to assemble, edit, color correct, format, and export videos from start to finish.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technology, and techniques to enhance productions.
• Use Chiefs' media asset management software (Iconik) for footage organization.
• Work independently or collaboratively on projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Competencies

• Technical Skills: Assess and develop your skills continually.
• Oral Communication: Communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Written Communication: Write clearly and informatively.
• Leadership: Inspire and motivate teams, accept feedback, and provide vision.
• Innovation: Think creatively and resourcefully.
• Judgment: Make sound decisions and involve appropriate stakeholders.
• Motivation: Demonstrate enthusiasm, persistence, and risk-taking.
• Experience in college or pro sports is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of high-level long-form content production experience.
• Experience with cinema cameras such as ARRI Alexa series, DJI Ronin 4D.
• Knowledge of post-production workflows including proxy, color grading, and audio mixing.
• Ability to measure and apply digital content success metrics.
• Extensive knowledge of production equipment and processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or Avid.
• Strong communication and learning skills.
• Organized, dependable, and versatile.
• Skills in Adobe After Effects / Photoshop are a plus.
• Experience in sports production or with sports teams is preferred.

Requirements

• Perform light office duties.
• Lift and carry equipment weighing 50-75 lbs periodically.
• Understanding of NFL rules, gameplay, and players.
• Effective organizational and time management skills for multiple projects.
• Team player willing to learn, travel, and work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during games.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

*Must provide reel/work samples and references.*

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