Manager, Creative Video

U.S. Soccer Overview 

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. 

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S. 

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results. 

Position Description

U.S. Soccer is seeking a dynamic and versatile Manager, Creative Video to serve as the video extension of our Creative Studio. The ideal candidate is a visual storyteller who can develop, shoot, edit, and deliver high-impact, non-editorial video content—from initial spark to final delivery. You will collaborate closely with our Creative Studio and Marketing partners to produce promotional and brand-driven video content that inspires action, drives behavior change, and elevates the U.S. Soccer brand across platforms. 

They will drive video storytelling that will support the Federation’s commercial efforts, including, but not limited to: growing our Insiders loyalty program, driving ticket sales, supporting kit launches, working with U.S. Soccer’s corporate partners, and more.

This role will also work in close partnership with the Video Leads on the Content team, who focus primarily on editorial content, ensuring alignment while maintaining a clear distinction between marketing-driven creative and editorial coverage.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Development & Strategy

• Concept and develop promotional marketing video creative in collaboration with the Creative Studio and Marketing teams that adhere to digital, social and/or paid media content strategy best practices.
• Translate strategic goals into compelling video narratives that drive awareness, engagement, and conversion.
• Contribute to creative ideation, pitching, and planning for campaigns and key initiatives.
• Write scripts and develop storyboards that align with brand and campaign objectives.
• Capture compelling video footage in a variety of environments (studio, field, live events, travel).
• Edit high-quality video content, including color correction, sound design, graphics, and basic motion design.
• Work with the editorial content team on shots needed of teams in camp to serve this role’s key projects.
• Ensure all content meets U.S. Soccer brand, quality, and technical standards across platforms.
• The ideal candidate also comes with strong photography experience that can be called upon for promotional or ad hoc photoshoots.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Creative, Brand Marketing, Partnerships, and Consumer Products teams.
• Collaborate with the Content department’s Video and Strategy teams to ensure alignment and avoid duplication of effort.
• Maintain clear communication and timelines across stakeholders.

Type of Projects You'll Support

• Match promotions to drive ticket sales and attendance.
• Brand and integrated marketing campaign videos.
• Video ads for annual consumer product launches (e.g., kit launches).
• Partner announcement and activation videos.
• Strategic Federation initiatives that drive action across the American soccer ecosystem.

Minimum Qualifications 

• 4-5+ years of experience in videography, editing, or creative video roles.
• Proven experience with hands-on shooting and editing expertise.
• Strong portfolio showcasing branded, promotional, and marketing-driven video content.
• Familiarity with social, digital, and paid media best practices.
• Proficiency in industry-standard editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop).
• Familiarity with Sony FX6s – the standard camera equipment used by other videographers at the Federation.
• Proven experience and comfortability in DAM/MAM that speaks to your organizational skills.
• Experience in scripting and storyboarding.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a very fast-paced environment.
• Strong creative instincts paired with an understanding of marketing goals and performance.
• Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments.
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission. 
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook). 

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience working in sports, entertainment, lifestyle, or consumer brands.
• Lifestyle and/or sports studio photography experience. 
• Basic motion graphics or animation experience.
• Passion for soccer and the U.S. Soccer mission.

U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development. 

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.