Game Day Production Operator

                                     Game Day Production Operator 

Role Summary

In Game 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, Tricaster, Show Control) and Broadcast Production (Camera Operation, Xpression, and MIRA). Hours may vary and this role 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.). 

This team member profile does not list all the duties of the job. The person in this position may be asked to perform other instructions and duties must comply with the Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club, Inc. and Toledo Arena Sports (TASI) Employee Handbook.  The person in this position will be evaluated in part based on performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The Club’s management has the right to revise this team member profile at any time. This is not a contract for employment and either the Employee or the Club may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

The organization complies with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities and acts in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). We do not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. We will provide reasonable accommodation to assist qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities.