World Sailing Job Vacancy - Video Production Executive

World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport, is currently advertising for a Video Production Executive.

Click here for the job description – http://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/WSJobDescriptionVIDEOPRODUCTIONEXECUTIVE-[24869].pdf

Reporting to World Sailing’s Director of Communications and Digital, this is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of World Sailing’s digital, broadcast and in-house content production and drive the exposure of the sport forward with the wider Communications and Digital team.
 
Millions of fans watch and engage with World Sailing’s content across social media, linear television and OTT platforms. This is a role that will require an in-depth knowledge of editing packages, camera operations and the wider broadcast and content landscape.
 
The individual will need to know what it takes to bring the right feel and expression to World Sailing’s video production whether it be producing partner content, a regatta update or shooting an original video. 
 
The individual will need to help build respect for World Sailing, establish trust in its people and actions, and importantly inspire people to follow and engage with the sport of sailing.
 
The role also has a broader communications and digital function to support the general news production, management and distribution, as directed by the Director of Communications & Digital. The nature of events means that there will be aspects of multi-tasking and ad hoc requirements, and a can-do attitude to getting work done is essential.
 
Given the nature of an international federation – there is the need to coordinate activities with multiple parties, including but not limited to the MNA’s, class associations, sailors, boat builders and IOC, IPC, ASOIF etc.

All applications should be sent to: human.resources@sailing.org with a CV and covering letter by 24 April 2019.

About World Sailing

World Sailing is the world governing body for the sport of sailing, officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

World Sailing is responsible for:

the promotion of the sport internationally;
managing sailing at the Olympic and Paralympic Games;
developing the Racing Rules of Sailing and regulations for all sailing competitions;
the training of judges, umpires and other administrators;
the development of the sport around the world; and
representing the sailors in all matters concerning the sport.

The principle members of World Sailing are the 145 ‘Member National Authorities’ (MNAs) and the 100+ ‘Class Associations’.

We have a clear and ambitious vision:
A world in which millions more people fall in love with sailing; inspired by the unique relationship between sport, technology and the forces of nature, we all work to protect the waters of the world.

Our mission:
To make sailing more exciting and accessible for everyone to participate or watch, and use our reach and influence to create a sustainable future for our sport and the waters of the world.