What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Control Room Utility position at Boston Red Sox?
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
Red Sox Productions is responsible for two primary functions within the organization. The first is to provide fans at Fenway with an incredible and informative game experience by using the ballpark’s video boards to show stats, replays, crowd shots, video features, and game highlights and by using the sound system to play recorded music and live organ. The second is to produce video content that is viewed by fans on the club’s social media channels, its YouTube page, and NESN. The department also creates video content for other departments such as marketing, sponsorships, community/player/media relations, baseball operations, and the Red Sox Foundation.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Control Room Utility position operates any control room position on any given day. Positions include Camera, Camera Shading, Replay, Video Playback, Graphics, and Green Monster Operator. We are seeking a highly motivated individual that possesses a wide range of experience in a broadcast control room and is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate an in-game camera, shoot pregame ceremonies, batter walkups, and inning-break entertainment
- Control a character generator to display graphics on the videoboards
- Manage a camera control unit to ensure that all cameras are colored correctly
- Use a replay controller to display all replays and highlight packages on the videoboard
- Utilize a video playback machine to create playlists and play videos
- Operate the Green Monster manually operated scoreboard
CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Knowledge of any or all of the following equipment, Studio Cameras, Replay Controllers, Video Playback Machines, Character Generators, Camera Control Units
- Experience working in a professional control room
- Experience in college or professional sports industry preferred but not required
- Demonstrates a passion for and knowledge of baseball
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail
- Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays throughout the year
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