Control Room Staff - Houston Astros Ballpark Entertainment

HOUSTON ASTROS SEASONAL BALLPARK ENTERTAINMENT CONTROL ROOM STAFF

Department: Ballpark Entertainment

Supervisor: Sr. Production Manager, Ballpark Entertainment

Classification: Part-Time/Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:

The Astros Ballpark Entertainment Department is seeking to fill several part-time positions for the 2024 season within the preidentified areas below. Candidates who are qualified, collaborative, and passionate about putting the gameday show on at Minute Maid Park and assist in making the ballpark experience a memorable one for all fans are encouraged to apply. We are willing to train the right candidate with experience similar to the specific equipment listed below:

BALLPARK ENTERTAINMENT SEASONAL ROLES INCLUDE: (Reporting to: Sr. Production Manager, Producer)

• Primary Music Operator
  • Execute Music Cues and playback for all Astros Home Games
  • Work with the Producer directly on picking out Music for the game
  • Experience with Click Effects or Seven Point Audio preferred
• Technical Director (Ross Accuity) (Backup to Full-Time TD / Special Events)
  • This role partners with our Full Time Associate Technical Director and Senior Producer to execute a run-of-show for games, promotions, events, and Special Events with live production needs.
  • Responsible for supporting in a backup role alongside the Full Time Technical Director of all the technical components of a live event (setup and execution)
• EVS Replay Operator
  • Recall highlights as directed by Game Producer and Technical Director
  • Experience with EVS XT-VIA
• ENG Camera Operator (wired and/or wireless)
  • The Camera Operator is responsible for capturing footage per the direction of the Producer and Technical Director, including shot composition and style.
• ENG Camera Shader
  • The Camera Shader is responsible for shading/color correction of cameras per the direction of the Producer and Technical Director

On your application, please indicate which position(s) you are applying for and provide relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiar with production control rooms and equipment (not limited to Cameras, Replay, CG, etc.) – significant need of Primary Music Operator and EVS Replay Operators.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner in both appearance and actions in a live event situation and a press/broadcast area
• Ability to adapt on the fly and thrive in a high stress, time specific environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including, but not limited to, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment:

• Position(s) will work in an office and stadium environment. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment.
• Must be able to work in all types of outdoor weather conditions and within a stadium environment.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear.
• The vision requirement includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Nature of position requires physical mobility and the ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
• Must have ability to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed.

Experience

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