Video Production & Social Media Manager Gritworks Athletics & I AM GRIT Bellingham / Burlington, WA | Full-Time | $48,000-$52,000 DOE About Us Gritworks Athletics is a youth and adult sports performance company with training facilities in Bellingham and Burlington, WA. We develop the whole athlete — strength, confidence, discipline, and resilience that lasts beyond sport.
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is our national content brand and podcast built on four values that define every Gritworks athlete: Guts. Resilience. Initiative. Tenacity. These two brands run together. The training floor creates the stories. You make the world see them. The Role We're looking for a Video Production & Social Media Manager who can own the creative output for both Gritworks Athletics and
I AM GRIT.
This isn't a "post content" role. You're a storyteller — you see what's happening on the training floor, behind the mic, and inside this organization, and you turn it into content that moves people. You'll work directly under our Marketing Director and play a central role in driving enrollment growth and building I AM GRIT's national audience. What You'll Own Video Production Shoot, edit, and produce content for both brands — training highlights, athlete stories, podcast clips, promotional campaigns, and social reels Manage the full production process from concept through final delivery Maintain consistent visual quality across all Gritworks and
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content Social Media Own and manage social media accounts for both brands across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok Build and execute a content calendar in coordination with the Marketing Director Grow audience and engagement — track what works, kill what doesn't, report weekly
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Podcast Support Capture and edit podcast episodes for audio and video distribution Create episode clips, audiograms, and social cuts that grow the show's reach Help build the
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brand into a nationally recognized voice in athlete development Collaboration Take clear direction from the Marketing Director and execute without hand-holding Brief the team proactively — never let anyone wonder what's coming next Bring creative ideas to the table; be coachable when direction changes What We're Looking For Experience & Skills 2-4 years in video production, content creation, or social media management Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent editing software Strong eye for composition, pacing, and storytelling on short-form and long-form video Experience managing multi-platform social media accounts (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook) Comfortable shooting in a fast-paced, athletic environment Podcast production experience is a strong plus Character Mission-aligned — you know who we are before you apply Self-directed — you manage your time and your output without being chased Detail-oriented — quality shows up in every frame Hungry — you want to build something that matters, not just fill a feed
Compensation & Benefits Salary:
$48,000-$52,000 / year, depending on experience
Performance Bonus:
Quarterly company revenue, tied to KPI scorecard performance
Professional Development:
$500+ / year for courses, tools, and conferences
PTO:
Kicks in after 1 full year — 1 week (Year 1+), 2 weeks (Year 3+), 3 weeks (Year 5+)
Future Benefits:
Health insurance and retirement contributions are planned as the organization grows
Schedule:
Flexible — results matter more than hours
Location:
Bellingham / Burlington, WA — on-site preferred How to Apply Send the following to michael@gritworksathletics.com : Your resume A portfolio or reel — show us work you're proud of A brief note on why Gritworks, not just why this role We're not looking for someone who can shoot anything. We need someone who wants to shoot this — because they believe the Gritworks mission and the
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movement are worth building together. Full Potential. Here I Come. Gritworks Athletics •
