VOLUNTEER PITCHSIDE VIDEOGRAPHER WANTED
Role: Matchday Pitchside Videographer – Chelmsford City Football Club
Position Type: Volunteer, Entry Level
Location: Chelmsford, Essex, UK
About Us:
Chelmsford City Football Club play in Step 6 of the English Football Leagues, in the Vanarama National League South. We are currently looking to expand our media team which will enable us to provide a wider variety of content on matchdays.
Responsibilities:
As our pitchside videographer you would be tasked with capturing footage before, during and after games which can be clipped into short pieces for social media.
However, there would be much freedom to the role and it will be down to you to position yourself pitchside to make sure you’re capturing the best footage.
For example, we’d love all the key moments to be caught, as well as moments before and after matches such as warmups and celebrations.
We would love to hear your ideas, so please include them in your application.
Required Attributes:
– Passion for football and sound knowledge of the game. We feel that knowing the game would enable you to adapt to filming better and be able to read the game.
– Basic knowledge of social media platforms and trends. We are open to hearing your ideas for things we could add to our media output, so knowledge of social media would help.
– Commitment to the team. We would like you to attend all games if possible.
– Willingness to learn and contribute as part of the team.
– Having a mobile phone. Required for filming content.
No experience is required however, if you do have previous experience that would be beneficial.
Desired Attributes:
– Access to your own camera/recording equipment, which we would encourage you to use as part of the role.
Benefits:
– Gain valuable experience in sports media to add to your CV
– Be part of a successful football club
– Work within a progressive media team
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV and some more information about you to Josh Lowe, Head of Media – josh@chelmsfordcityfc.com
Applications will be open until we find a suitable candidate.
Please also email Josh if you have any questions or want to chat informally about the role.
Note: This is a volunteer position designed to provide hands-on experience and is not a paid role.