2024 Cubs Productions & Videoboard Opportunities

JOB TITLE: Cubs Productions Opportunities (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Marketing, Cubs productions

ORGANZIATION: Chicago Cubs

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, Video Board Operations

FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt

BEING PART OF THE TEAM

Our business is a team sport that began on a field with baseballs and bats and has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in sports an entertainment through Cubs baseball and live events. Our success is driven by our people, who work in an engaging, collaborative, and inclusive environment. As a team, we continue to build a culture on and off the field that delivers unforgettable experiences for one another, our fans and community. In support of that effort, we expect associates to work primarily in our office. Are you ready to be part of it?

OUR STORY
THE CHICAGO CUBS FRANCHISE is a charter member of Major League Baseball’s National League. Since 1876, the team has won the National League pennant 17 times and was the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles in the 1907 and 1908 seasons. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs made history again when the team won its first World Series in 108 years, ending the longest championship drought in North American sports. Known for its ivy-covered outfield walls, hand-operated scoreboard and famous Marquee sign, iconic Wrigley Field has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1914, making it the second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

The Cubs Productions department is seeking to fill several seasonal positions for the 2024 season within the preidentified Video Board Operations areas below. Candidates who are qualified, collaborative, and passionate about putting the gameday show on at Wrigley Field and assist in making the friendly confines experience a memorable one for all fans are encouraged to apply.

ROLES INCLUDE:

Video Board Camera Operator

The Camera Operator is responsible for capturing footage per the direction of the Executive Producer, Assistant Director of Video Board Operations, and Gameday director including shot composition and style.

Responsibilities:

• Operate wireless ENG or stationary camera for video board feed
• Operate cinema style camera to capture event footage
• Ability to take direction regarding composition and framing from the Game Day Director
• Position shots as requested by game producer or director
• Setup and breakdown of camera and support equipment
• Planning, preparing, and rehearsing camera sequences
• Ability to follow camera scripts

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of professional experience operating a camera at a sporting event
• Ability to life ~35 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using long lenses (40x or greater)
• Experience setting up and operating Sony HDC -2400 cameras
• Experience operating cinema-style cameras, specifically Sony FS7, Sony FS5 and Canon C300
• Ability to commit to 20 or more games as needed

Video Board Replay Operator

The Video Board Replay Operator is responsible for reviewing and cueing replays for the video board production on game days and event days using Evertz DreamCatcher replay systems.

Responsibilities:

• Create replay clips for playback on video board
• Tag clips and build playlists to be recalled throughout the game
• Recall highlights as directed by Game Producer and Director
• Tag clips with metadata and send to network storage as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Experience operating replay equipment in broadcast truck or control room
• Ability to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, holidays and commit to 30 or more events as need

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Evertz DreamCatcher replay system

Video Board Graphics (CG) Operator

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate Ross Xpression (or similar CG) on game day
• Provide graphics, transitions, headshots, etc. as indicated on the run-of-show or as requested by the gameday director, Assistant Director of Video Board Operations, or Executive Producer
• Build graphics and animations as well as updating templates and connecting to a data feed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one year experience Operating Ross Xpression (or similar CG) during live broadcast or event
• Minimum one year experience creating graphics on Ross Xpression (or similar CG).
• Ability to commit to 40 or more games as need
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of baseball rules and statistics
• Must have a strong attention to detail
• Must have excellent spelling and grammar

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building graphics that pull data from data feeds
• Experience writing copy for sports graphics
• Experience building graphics on Ross Xpression from scratch

Production Assistant

The Production Assistant will help support all aspects of game day video board operations and occasionally support our Cubs Productions team outside of game days.

Responsibilities:

• Perform various production duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
• Support camera operators on location and on game days
• Logging video clips
• Research statistics
• Edit highlights and event recaps
• Basic audio mixing
• Clip playback for video board
• Occasional shooting and editing special events around Wrigley Field and Chicagoland area
• Occasional administrative duties
• Assist with graphic projects, including but not limited to headshots and updating templates
• Assisting with larger projects
• Assist the control room staff with production elements on game days as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop
• Familiarity with cinema style cameras, preferably Sony FS7/FS5
• General knowledge of the Chicago Cubs and the sport of baseball
• Ability to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, holidays and commit to 30 or more events as need

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of the rules of baseball and how to score games
• Experience working in control room or broadcast truck environment
• Experience operating other cinema style cameras such as Canon C300, Black Magic URSA, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of the Chicago Cubs and its history
• Familiarity with systems used to support video board operations

Editor

In role, the Editor will help support all aspects of game day video board operations that require video editing in Adobe’s Premiere Pro. In addition to game day needs, the Editor will assist Cubs Productions with ad hoc projects over the course of the year. These projects will range from quick, same-day turnarounds to longer content pieces as needed. In addition to editing, this position will be welcome to assist in other capacities in the control room if skills align.

Responsibilities:

• Perform various production duties including:
• Edit game recaps for video board features
• Edit rally and pump-up videos
• Update editing projects to keep them current
• Edit highlights and event recaps
• Assist with graphic projects, including but not limited to graphic-based features and updating templates (Photoshop and After Effects)
• Assisting with larger projects
• Assist the control room staff with production elements on game days as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience with Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop
• General knowledge of the Chicago Cubs and the sport of baseball
• Ability to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, holidays and commit to 30 or more events as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of the rules of baseball and how to score games
• Experience working in control room or broadcast truck environment
• Extensive knowledge of the Chicago Cubs and its history
• Familiarity with systems used to support video board operations

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 or veteran status, or any other protected class.