Video Creator - Off Road Cycling in Clacton-on-Sea

Join Our Off-Road Filming Team at Play Sports Network. We’re about pushing boundaries, having fun, and creating inspiring content for passionate mountain bikers. Based in Bath, we’re seeking an Off-Road Video Creator to shape exciting content across our channels, including EMBN, GMBN, GMBN Tech, and EMBN Tech. You’ll work with a diverse team of presenters and creators, capturing content on and off your bike in scenic locations.

Responsibilities

• Filming engaging content that reflects Play Sports Network’s brand and Off-Road Channels.
• Collaborating with a team to create, edit, and assemble content, ensuring it is broadcast-ready.
• Travelling across the UK and internationally to location shoots, capturing footage in off-road environments.
• Using your creativity to tell stories through video, including filming, editing, and using special effects to bring content to life.
• Managing and maintaining company filming equipment with care, aligning with PSG’s guidelines.
• Coordinating with Production and Audience Development teams to ensure smooth scheduling and timely delivery of content for social media.

What We’re Looking For

• A confident and skilled off-road cyclist who enjoys filming from your bike and navigating diverse terrains for shoots.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
• A solid understanding of video production, including shooting, editing, lighting, and audio equipment.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating high-quality content that resonates with our audience.
• Strong teamwork abilities, collaborating with presenters, other creators, and various departments.
• A proactive, organized mindset, with the ability to adapt quickly and work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• A full UK Driving Licence and a Passport for travel requirements.

We Welcome All Talent

At Play Sports Network, we strive to create a welcoming, inclusive environment. We are committed to increasing diversity within our teams and actively encourage women and underrepresented groups to apply. We believe diversity leads to more innovative, creative, exciting content, and a better working environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Filming and recording shoots with a focus on creativity and engagement.
• Editing footage using Adobe Premiere Pro to produce finished content.
• Ensuring timely communication with production teams to meet project deadlines.
• Collaborating with in-house designers to incorporate graphics and motion elements.
• Supporting the social media team with edits for thumbnails and promotional content.

Skills & Experience You’ll Need

• Experience in location and studio filming.
• Confident off-road cyclist with experience filming from a bike in challenging terrain.
• Proficient with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar).
• Comfortable operating lighting, camera, and audio equipment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• A team player, able to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments.

Your Success In The First Six Months

• Build strong working relationships within the off-road creative team, including presenters.
• Develop your influencing skills to drive projects forward and work collaboratively with the wider team.
• Sharpen your technical skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, becoming more advanced in editing.
• Take on more responsibility by leading shoots independently, with guidance from the Senior Video Creator.

Career Pathway

Next Level: Senior Video Creator. Training and Skills: You’ll develop organisational and leadership skills, including becoming the main point of contact for interns and junior video creators, and gain in-depth knowledge of media law and production guidelines to enhance content creation.

Why Play Sports Network

Play Sports Network offers an exciting, dynamic workplace where creativity and innovation thrive. We provide opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed in their careers. Our team is passionate, welcoming, and diverse, and we’re looking for someone who shares that vision. Apply now and join us in making amazing content.