Game Day Production Operator

Role Summary

In Game Day Production provides students or recent graduates the opportunity to learn the creative and technical processes of live sports production. This role works a member of the Toledo Mud Hens and Toledo Walleye promotions team and receives hands-on experience maintaining and operative AV equipment for internal and external broadcasts. The role has different game day functions including In Game Production (Audio, Tricastor, Show Control) and Broadcast Production (Camera operation, Xpression, and Mira). Hours may vary and this works game days only which includes nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Essential Responsibilities

• Participate in the production of A/V and broadcasting systems at Fifth Third Field, Huntington Center, and Hensville.
• Operate audio board and music computer in accordance with the Game Day Director.
• Operate Tricaster system in accordance with the Game Day Director.
• Operate Show Control in accordance with the Game Day Director.
• Import and format new content into A/V systems.
• Set up/tear down and operate camera in accordance with the Game Day Director and Broadcast Director.
• Set up/tear down A/V equipment for games and special events.
• Help complete routine A/V projects for season preparation.
• Operate Replay and Video Playback (Mira) in accordance with the Broadcast Director.
• Create and generate graphics (Xpression) in accordance with the Broadcast Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current enrollment or recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in Broadcasting, Communications, Sports Management, or related field preferred. Can be a post graduate role.
• Intermediate knowledge of baseball and hockey.
• Basic knowledge or experience working with A/V and/or broadcasting equipment.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to execute a number of tasks at the same time and working well under pressure.
• Intermediate knowledge of baseball and hockey.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively to enhance game day and broadcast presentation.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, sit, scoop for the duration of the shift.
• Occasionally lifting A/V equipment, weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly communicates with broadcasters, production team members, team managers, and media about production. Must be able to accurately exchange information.
• Occasionally will be outdoors in all types of weather conditions (heat, cold, rain etc.).

Come join the fun and experience working for our local minor league teams!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital and veteran status, or any other protected class. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Kelsey Jurgenson/HR Generalist, at [email protected]