Creative Content Specialist

Comcast Spectacor is a leading sports and entertainment company with a diverse portfolio including the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers, the National Lacrosse League’s Philadelphia Wings, the award-winning Wells Fargo Center, and the worldclass esports franchise, T1 Entertainment & Sports. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast Spectacor has more than 50 years of experience, with a proven track record of cultivating championship teams, managing worldclass venues, and promoting vibrant communities. Comcast Spectacor is part of Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company that operates Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

Job Summary

The Philadelphia Flyers are seeking highly a motivated individual interested in the entertainment and marketing side of sports. The Creative Content Specialist will assist the mascot program manager with everything related to Gritty.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Mascot Program Manager to script, rehearse, and execute activations on game days. This includes rehearsals, in-game skits, in-game promotions, and social media capture.
• Work with our game presentation department to ensure Gritty is on script.
• Manage game presentation video production planning and content calendars.
• Oversee game presentation production equipment and maintenance.
• Set up/break down external shoots and equipment.
• Ability to edit teams' video, projection and stanchion lighting.
• Assist in planning and execution of video/graphic production.
• Ideate & capture social media content during games and events.
• Identify video production best practices and implement into daily routine to ensure efficiency.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Act as mascot handler/security at games and events.
• Perform skits and bits while acting as mascot handler.
• Act as liaison between our mascot and our fans to ensure our fans get the most out of every interaction.
• Adhere to Mascot Program Rules regarding discretion.
• Mascot vehicle upkeep.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Mascot experience at the collegiate or minor league level is a plus.
• Available for all Philadelphia Flyers home games.
• Full-time flexible schedule to accommodate non-traditional hours. Includes nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the Wells Fargo Center and event locations.
• Takes direction well and works with team to discuss and plan new ideas.
• Creativity with the ability to act accordingly in a fast-paced environment.
• Content capture/video editing.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to ice skate is a plus.
• Must provide Mascot Highlight Reel, Resume, and Height.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Skills

Creativity, Customer Experience (CX), Ideation, Professional Presentation, Social Media

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

2-5 Years

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