About the business
We are the team of the Mighty West, and we are for the West, fiercely proud of our unique 140+ years Western Suburbs heritage. Our famous Bulldog fighting spirit mirrors that of the West – the west of Melbourne and the west of Victoria – where hard work and standing up for what you believe in matters. While our history guides us, our horizons have lifted, unprecedented opportunities await, and our ambitions loom large.
Our Club still exists to bring people together and create lasting memories, as much as it strives to win premierships. It’s about our people, and their shared passion for the red, white and blue. It’s about ambition, pride, determination, and having a place to call home. We’ll always be entrenched in
our community, embracing the beauty and strength in its diversity. It’s the story of what it means to be a Bulldog ‘Through & Through’.
We strive to create an inclusive environment where all are celebrated and belong regardless of age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or background. We are a child safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
If you are looking to be a part of a committed and passionate team, the Western Bulldogs encourage you to apply for this fantastic role.
Your contribution to the team includes
The Video Producer will be responsible for creating innovative and engaging video and multimedia content for the Western Bulldogs Digital Platforms. This role is also responsible for:
- Filming, editing and uploading compelling, broadcast quality video content for the Clubs digital media platforms
- Weekday coverage of AFL, AFLW, VFL and VFLW training sessions, press conferences, player interviews, and media activities
- Lead the coverage of the AFLW season, working closely with the team to implement and execute the content strategy
- Produce video content that appeals to identified fan and member segments that will help grow key audience metrics across all digital platforms
- Creating content to support crowd build, membership campaigns and fan engagement activities
- Creating content to support commercial partners, coterie groups and Western Bulldogs events
- Assist in the creation of video content with a lens to commercialise, to provide extra revenue to the business
- Creating content to support and promote programs and activities run by the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation.
- Ensure production operations are efficient and compliant, and not disruptive to club operations.
- Research and develop opportunities to increase website traffic and video views.
- Identify multimedia trends and innovations and implement best practice.
- Keep up to date with the latest industry trends, including video production equipment and technologies, camera operation techniques, and trends within video production.
- Focus on creating content to support the Club’s strategy on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram Reels and other emerging social media channels.
- Assist with maintaining video content on the Club’s official digital platforms (website and app), including use of the video management system (VMS).
- Assist with posting video content to the Club’s social media channels as required.
- Participate in match day and key events as required.
Skills and experience
- Tertiary qualified in video production, multimedia or relevant field, with at least one year of industry experience.
- Understanding of the sports entertainment industry, the AFL and club landscapes.
- Intermediate video editing skills using the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Intermediate video camera operation skills, experience with equipment drones is advantageous.
- A proven ability to deliver content to brief, ensuring work is on brand, consistent to Bulldogs style, tone and quality.
- Experience with Adobe After Effects and motion graphics would be considered advantageous.
- Knowledge of video encoding and compression techniques for digital and broadcast use.
- Audio recording and production skills would be advantageous.
- Intermediate Adobe Creative Suite Skills, particularly Photoshop.
- Intermediate Microsoft Word and Outlook skills.
- Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (copy writing for website)
- Ability to work non-traditional hours under tight deadlines.
What’s on offer
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Flexible working arrangements – up to 2 days working remotely opportunity
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Additional Work Life Leave – provided to those who are required to work weekends
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Birthday Leave – a day of leave available in the week of your birthday
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Close to West Footscray Station part of the new Metro Tunnel line
- Free onsite parking available
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Club membership – Free access to Western Bulldogs AFL and AFLW home games for you and your family
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Continuous learning & development – Array of paid and discounted professional training and development opportunities on offer
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Deals & Discounts with Club corporate sponsors – over 40% in some cases
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Parent friendly – Paid Primary and Secondary Carer’s Leave available
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Wellbeing focus including – we support our staff to complete a proactive wellbeing plan, free access to club gym, wellbeing sessions and activities across the year
How to Apply
Successful candidates will be required to hold a valid working with children check and satisfactory
national criminal history check.
If you are interested in working in a challenging yet extremely satisfying position,
please click on Apply & attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your key attributes. Applications close at 5pm Monday 27th April 2026. With strong interest expected, we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and looking to appoint promptly.
Western Bulldogs acknowledges that we reside on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, presenting and emerging. Western Bulldogs encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
