Game Day Production Team Member

Capitol Broadcasting Company•Durham, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Durham Bulls are hiring production-focused team members to support the Game Operations team with in-park game production and help create an engaging game-day show. The posting covers four part-time, seasonal roles: Xpressions Operator, Switcher, Replay Operator, and Music Operator. Applicants should select the role or roles they are interested in. These positions are event-driven and take place in the production control room and press box, in a fast-paced, high-pressure live-production environment requiring continuous focus, adaptability, and teamwork. Operators may experience stadium noise, crowd energy, and varying weather conditions. All roles require solid knowledge of baseball, the ability to stay engaged and focused throughout a game, and availability for home games as well as additional preparation, rehearsal, and special-event hours. Physical demands include remaining seated or stationed at a console for extended periods, frequently using hands to operate equipment, monitoring multiple screens and live action, and maintaining concentration during games that may last three to four hours or longer. The Xpressions Operator operates the Ross XPression graphics system on game days and assigned special events. The Switcher operates the Ross Carbonite switcher, directs camera operators for live shots, coordinates with the Replay and Xpressions Operators, calls replays and their timing, and works with the Post 50 team under the direction of the Game Operations Director. The Replay Operator operates the 3Play replay system at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, clips and plays back legal plays and entertainment moments, and creates highlight packages. The Music Operator selects and plays event music and audio, controls levels for PA announcements, in-stadium videos, and microphones, and helps create the ballpark sound experience; the ideal candidate is available for all 75 home games of the season. A pre-employment drug screening is required. Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Solid knowledge of the game of baseball.
Ability to stay engaged and focused for the entire game.
Availability for home games, plus additional hours for preparation, rehearsals, and special events.
Basic knowledge of how to direct camera operators (Switcher).
High level of visual attention to monitor multiple screens, feeds, and live action for accuracy and quality.
Ability to maintain concentration and performance quality throughout games, which may last 3–4 hours or longer.
Frequent use of hands for keyboards, controllers, switchers, and graphics equipment.
Ability to stay seated or stationed at a console for extended periods while operating technical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a live sports control room or event production (Xpressions Operator).
Light programming knowledge and basic graphic creation skills (Xpressions Operator).
Previous video editing experience (Replay Operator).
Availability for all 75 home games of the season (Music Operator ideal candidate).

Responsibilities

Support the Game Operations team through in-park game production.
Operate the Ross XPression graphics system on game days and assigned special events (Xpressions Operator).
Operate the Ross Carbonite switcher and direct camera operators for live shots (Switcher).
Coordinate with the Replay Operator and Xpressions Operator to keep transitions smooth across systems (Switcher).
Call replays and replay timing, and work with the Post 50 team while taking direction from the Game Operations Director (Switcher).
Operate the 3Play replay system during baseball events at Durham Bulls Athletic Park (Replay Operator).
Clip and play back legal plays and entertainment moments and create highlight packages (Replay Operator).
Select and play event music and audio, and control levels for PA announcements, in-stadium videos, and microphones throughout the ballpark (Music Operator).
Remain available for home games and additional preparation, rehearsal, and special-event hours.
Maintain focus and performance quality throughout games and monitor screens, feeds, and live action for accuracy and quality.