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From time to time, the position may also support other OverActive Media teams, leagues and projects, including opportunities to collaborate with our Movistar KOI team in Europe and the broader creative and video teams in Spain.\nThis is a highly hands-on creative role. The successful candidate will be comfortable taking a project from idea and brief through production, photography/videography, editing and final delivery, while also being able to jump into fast-moving event coverage and respond to changing priorities.\nThe role is hybrid, on average working between 20-24 hours per week, with work taking place from OverActive Media's Toronto office, at team and league events, tournaments, photo/video shoots and other locations. Some work may be completed remotely, outside regular business hours, on weekends or while travelling for events and competitions, including occasional travel within North America and internationally when required.\nCORE RESPONSIBILITIES\nContent Creation & Production \nConceptualize, plan, produce and deliver original photo and video content for OverActive Media's North American teams and brands. \nDevelop creative concepts and short production briefs for review and approval, including proposed objectives, concepts, formats, talent, locations, timelines and required resources. \nParticipate in creative ideation sessions and contribute new concepts, formats and storytelling ideas to the broader Content Team. \nCapture high-quality photography and video at team activities, practices, matches, tournaments, events, player appearances, lifestyle shoots and other activations. \nPlan and execute photo and video shoots both independently and in collaboration with internal teams, talent and external partners. \nApply strong working knowledge of cinematography, composition, lighting, camera operation and sound recording. \nOperate professional cameras, lenses, audio equipment and lighting equipment in studio and on location. \nManage basic production logistics, including equipment preparation, locations, talent coordination and shot lists. \nConduct player, talent and stakeholder interviews and manage talent appropriately during shoots. \nWrite short scripts, treatments and creative concepts and, when required, direct short-form video content. \nPhotography & Post-Production \nPhotograph players, teams, events, activations, sponsors and other subjects for editorial, social, marketing and commercial purposes. \nSelect, organize, colour-correct, retouch and prepare photographic assets for publication. \nEdit video content using Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. \nCreate short-form social content using live-event, lifestyle, original, archival and other available footage. \nPrepare content in appropriate formats, aspect ratios, resolutions and specifications for different social and digital platforms. \nMaintain consistent visual and technical standards across internally and externally produced content. \nOrganize and manage footage, photography and other digital assets in accordance with team processes. \nCollaboration & Cross-Functional Support\nWork closely with the Content Producer and broader Content Team to prioritize and deliver projects on schedule. \nCollaborate with Marketing and Social teams to support their content requirements and campaign priorities. \nCollaborate with the Partnerships team to develop and deliver sponsor-related content and ensure contractual brand requirements are met. \nWork with Graphic Design and Creative teams on the integration of motion graphics, branding and other visual elements. \nCollaborate with the video and creative teams in Spain, sharing ideas, assets, production approaches and best practices where appropriate. \nSupport content initiatives involving Movistar KOI and other OverActive Media teams in Europe when required. \nEnsure branded deliverables and other commercial assets are completed accurately and on schedule. \nCommunicate proactively with the Content Producer and relevant stakeholders regarding timelines, production requirements, challenges and changing priorities. \nLive Events & Travel \nProvide photography and video coverage at matches, tournaments, competitions, fan events, sponsor activations and other live events. \nBe available for occasional evening and weekend work based on the esports calendar and event requirements. \nTravel within Toronto, across North America and internationally when required to support teams, events, tournaments or productions. \nBe comfortable working in fast-paced live-event environments where schedules and priorities can change quickly. \nWork effectively and independently while travelling or operating remotely when required. \nWe're looking for:\nA Self-Starter - Someone who can take an idea, develop it into a practical creative brief, obtain the appropriate approval and independently execute the project from concept through delivery. You are comfortable working autonomously while keeping the broader Content and Marketing teams informed.\nA Creative Storyteller - Someone who understands how to tell stories visually and can capture compelling moments through both photography and video. You have a strong creative eye, understand current content trends and are always looking for ways to make content more engaging, authentic and relevant to fans.\nA Team Player - Someone who enjoys collaborating with producers, creative, marketing, partnerships, graphic design, social and team operations. You are comfortable receiving feedback, adapting your work and contributing ideas without ego.\nAn Esports Fan - A strong knowledge of esports, gaming culture and the audiences surrounding competitive gaming is a significant asset. Familiarity with Call of Duty and the Call of Duty League is particularly valuable given the primary focus of the role.\nRequirements\nEducation & Experience\n3+ years of professional experience in photography, videography, content creation, production, editing or a related field. \nDemonstrated experience creating both photographic and video content for digital and social platforms. \n3+ years of experience with video editing and Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro; experience with After Effects is an asset. \nExperience working in a professional production, media, sports, entertainment, gaming or esports environment is an asset. \nPost-secondary education in film, media production, photography, digital media, communications, marketing or a related discipline is considered an asset. \nA strong portfolio demonstrating photography, videography and editing capabilities is required. \nTechnical Skills\nStrong working knowledge of professional cameras and lenses, 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