Midco Sports Events Associate

Midcontinent•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Midco Sports showcases a wide array of sporting events and syndicated sports programming reaching thousands of fans. The Midco Sports team produces highly professional broadcasts that connect fans with their favorite teams and sporting events. If you have a passion for sports, and a strong desire to deliver highly quality sports content to the living rooms of our customers, consider one of our exciting opportunities!

Requirements

Three years’ experience in advertising/ television production.
Three years’ experience directing television production.
Experience required.
Candidates should have specific training on Calrec or similar audio systems Avid Audio
One year experience with audio basics, intercoms, talk-backs and cabling preferred.
Experience with Grass Valley Dyno, Evertz Dream Catcher, EVS, 3Play or other replay systems preferred.
Three years’ Experience operating ENG, production or live sports broadcast cameras preferred.
On-the-job-training provided by the Engineer.
One year experience operating a Chyron or similar graphics system and Photoshop software preferred.
Experience with spreadsheets and data preferred. operating a Chyron or similar graphics system and Photoshop software preferred.
Some experience operating a scoring graphics system preferred. Chyron system and Photoshop software.
On-the-job training provided by the Producer.
On-the-job training provided.
One year experience with advertising or television production preferred.
On-the-job training provided by the Engineer.

Responsibilities

Prepare statistics and information about the game in real-time. Also in charge of timing, spots and the look of the game broadcast.
Carries out the Producers vision for the game and manages camera shots, replays, and graphics to deliver a smooth, real-time broadcast.
Operates the video switcher and executes the director’s commands to ensure smooth transitions between cameras, graphics, and replays during a live sports broadcast.
Primary audio operator for the event. Also assists engineering team with setup.
Assistant to Audio 1, the primary audio operator. Participates in setup and troubleshooting technical issues during game.
Prepares replays during the game using various camera angles and communicates with the Director on source for playback. Also builds highlight melts and plays back other packages as needed.
Successfully operates video cameras to film live events and other subjects as required.
Shades cameras during live game and uses equipment to verify that the light levels and coloring meet specifications.
Creates team, statistics, and Midco Sports SN graphics using the Chyron system. Proof all graphics prior to sending to Technical Director.
Assists Chyron 1 by accurately providing accurate recent statistical information.
Operates the Scorebug with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure the score, timeouts, etc. are accurate.
Works closely with Producer and game officials to ensure breaks run on schedule.
Responsible for handling cables for the floor camera operators.
Assists with audio, camera and graphics.
Assists with equipment set-up prior to a game or event.