Video Board Technical Director
About The Position
Our business is a team sport built on creating and delivering memorable experiences around Cubs baseball and other live events. Chicago Cubs | Marquee 360 | Marquee Development | Marquee Ventures Each brand stands as unique as the teams that drive them. We welcome you to learn more about us. This part-time position closely partners with the Director, Live Production & Entertainment to ensure quality control, provide technical support, and run live production on event day. This position will train and execute as either the Gameday Director or Gameday Technical Director for each event they are scheduled for depending on the needs of the production.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the real-time live sporting event directing process
- Wide range of event production experience, ranging from AP, AD, Producer and Director responsibilities, as well as a deep understanding of technical roles
- Ability to clearly and concisely communicate to all crew members during the live broadcast
- Minimum of 2-5 years' experience and strong technical directing background with experience in control room or studio
- Previous experience technical directing games (including building macros and transitions)
- Extensive knowledge of video transmission displays and projection techniques
- Ability to creatively collaborate with other production team members
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, holidays and commit to 40 or more events as needed
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating and programming Ross Ultrix Acuity Production Switcher
- Live sports in-venue video board experience with multiple screens
Responsibilities
- Technical Directing live productions in-house including Cubs baseball games as well as other events that take place at Wrigley Field or Gallagher Way
- Makes the real-time decisions regarding what pictures and sounds will be broadcast; interprets data and information to decide camera angles, features, and sequences
- Operate Ross Ultrix Acuity Production switcher during home games and events
- Responsible for switching video sources through a video matrix switcher, performing live digital effects and transitions, plus inset of pre-recorded and live material and graphics as instructed by the Game Producer or Director
- Responsible for building and updating all transitions, macros, backgrounds, etc., prior to start of games
- Responsible for the technical quality of the signal being recorded or broadcast and will utilize various measuring devices and displays to ensure quality control
- Monitor audio and mixing as well as audio recordings throughout productions
- Responsible for providing input into the creative side of the production on both the video and audio aspects of the programming
Benefits
- Option to purchase a discounted meal on game days
- Complimentary off-site parking & shuttle transportation to/from Wrigley Field on night & weekend game days
- Access to best-in-class facilities including an associate locker room & break room
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
