At the San Francisco 49ers, our mission is simple but powerful: to create meaningful moments that inspire and connect. Whether it's on the field, in the community, or behind the scenes, we're united by the belief that the work we do has the power to bring people together and leave a lasting impact.
Success here takes more than passion; it's about bringing to best to every challenge. We thrive by balancing priorities with precision, making thoughtful decisions in fast-paced environments, and always looking ahead to what's next. Our team is built on core competencies that shape how we work: adaptability, integrity, collaboration, strong communication, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Together, these qualities fuel our ability to deliver world-class experiences for our fans, partners and community.
If you're excited about being part of a supportive team where you can develop your skills, share your ideas, and help make a difference, we'd love to have you join us.
Position Summary:
The San Francisco 49ers are seeking a strategic and creative International Video Manager to lead the expansion of our global video presence across Spanish-speaking, UK, Arabic, and emerging markets. This role will shape how international fans experience the 49ers brand through culturally relevant, high-quality storytelling.
The ideal candidate combines creative leadership with strong operational execution—setting content vision, leading campaigns from concept through delivery, and collaborating across marketing, social, partnerships, and NFL International to drive global fan growth.
This role is both strategic and hands-on, overseeing production workflows, evolving storytelling approaches, and contributing to select main-channel (English) content and additional projects as directed by the Director, Content Production.
Responsibilities and Duties:
International Video Strategy & Leadership (approximately 60%)
- Define and execute the international video strategy aligned with marketing objectives and global growth goals.
- Set the creative vision for regional storytelling, ensuring consistent brand standards and meaningful localization.
- Lead high-impact campaigns from concept through delivery.
- Oversee production of short-form, long-form, and campaign-driven content with a focus on quality, relevance, and brand consistency.
- Manage timelines, resources, and production workflows for international content.
- Support the growth and development of international video contributors and partners.
Cross-Functional & League Collaboration (approximately 25%)
- Partner with Marketing, Social, Partnerships, PR, and NFL International to align content with key initiatives, fan engagement goals, and regional needs.
- Build relationships across markets to identify growth opportunities and ensure content reflects local fan preferences.
- Serve as the central coordinator for international video efforts.
Creative Innovation & Strategic Alignment (approximately 15%)
- Oversee localization and translation to ensure cultural and regional alignment.
- Lead experimentation with new platforms, formats, and storytelling approaches across international markets.
- Stay current on global video trends and production technologies.
- Develop pilot programs and creative partnerships that expand reach and position the 49ers as a global leader in sports content.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Abilities and Skills:
- Fluency in both Spanish and English is required.
- Strong passion for video storytelling, sports media, and global content.
- Deep understanding of international sports culture and regional audience preferences.
- Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
- Dependability, professionalism, and a team-first mindset.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and non-traditional hours as needed.
Education and Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in video production, content strategy, or international media, preferably in sports or entertainment.
- Strong understanding of post-production, field/studio/location-production, and non-linear editing knowledge is required.
- Strong knowledge of professional camera systems (Sony or Arri preferred), lighting, and audio equipment is required.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Audition, After Effects, Photoshop), DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro is required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
The employee will spend about 50% of their job in a typical office environment and the other 50% on-location for video shoots. This position may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand, walk, run, and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel:
This role is based at our 49ers office in Santa Clara, CA. 10% of local travel time, 5% of travel requiring overnight stay, and 1% of international travel are expected for this position.
