What are the responsibilities and job description for the Videoboard Operations Director position at Indianapolis Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts are seeking an experienced Videoboard Operations Director to lead the videoboard operations room and team for Indianapolis Colts games and manage communication with outside vendors, event companies and promoters, as well as crewing and show directing when necessary for all ancillary events at Lucas Oil Stadium.
MANAGER
Creative Director, Game Presentation & Motion Graphics
DIRECT REPORTS
All gameday freelancers in game presentation roles.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Show Direction/Facility Supervisor for Indianapolis Colts Game Presentation
- Participates in ideation, execution and planning meetings ensuring best-in-class practices for all game presentation elements including videoboard features, on-field promotions and atmospheric entertainment.
- Preps camera operators pre-game putting them in the best position to carry out scripted elements.
- Camera block rehearsals pre-game with various departments.
- Live directs the game including shot direction and script changes.
- Crewing
- Develops crewing plan and schedules the team prior to each season for Colts games ensuring a full professional team for each game.
- Crews non-Colts events at Lucas Oil Stadium working directly with outside vendors based on specific needs and scale.
- In conjunction with the Sr. Broadcast Engineer, maintain and deploy all broadcast and production equipment, updating hardware and software for computers and equipment in the Production Data Center & Production Control Room at Lucas Oil Stadium.
- Assist the Sr. Broadcast Engineer in support, maintenance and operation of all videoboard and LED display systems at Lucas Oil Stadium for Colts games and non-gameday Colts events.
- System owner for ProCrewz (payment software) working with outside vendors, CIB, engineers and finance for all Colts and non-Colts events at Lucas Oil Stadium.
- Develops annual control room budget including breakdown of Colts vs. CIB expenses.
- Supports Colts front office initiatives as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- 10 years of experience in both broadcasting and a control room environment.
- Demonstrated experience crewing and building a team within a control room.
- Expertise in current market rates for control room personnel.
- Experience communicating and working with outside production companies, promoters and vendors.
- Effective communication skills in both managing and willingness to accept, discuss and implement feedback.
- A demonstrated ability to work within a team environment across multiple creative verticals.
- A background in sports video production – preferably in the NFL.
- Be able to showcase a strong knowledge of the NFL.
- Able to work non-traditional hours including nights and weekends.
Responsibilities and qualifications may change at any time with or without notice.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
