What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camera Operator position at Louisville Bats?
Louisville Bats Baseball Club
Postion: Camera Operator
Type: Part-time seasonal
Overview:
The Louisville Bats, owned by Diamond Baseball Holdings and Triple-A Affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, are seeking part-time seasonal Camera Operator(s) for the 2025 Bats Gameday Ballpark Staff. The ideal applicants are HS Seniors, local college students, recent grads who are interested in pursuing a career in the sports industry and minor league baseball. Paid training. Scheduling is flexible and based on availability.
Type: Part-time seasonal
Overview:
The Louisville Bats, owned by Diamond Baseball Holdings and Triple-A Affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, are seeking part-time seasonal Camera Operator(s) for the 2025 Bats Gameday Ballpark Staff. The ideal applicants are HS Seniors, local college students, recent grads who are interested in pursuing a career in the sports industry and minor league baseball. Paid training. Scheduling is flexible and based on availability.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in broadcast production
- Previous experience operating cameras for a live event
- Preferred experience working in sports production
- Strong knowledge of broadcast software & cameras
- Strong knowledge of baseball and how baseball broadcasts should be presented
- Ability to remain focused without distraction for at least three hours
- Keen eye for following game action
- Understanding how to use video to maximize storytelling the ballpark experience
Preferences:
- Availability to work 90% of the games throughout the season
- Big baseball fan – understands the game, in-game situations, and the power of storytelling through a broadcast
- Someone looking to get into the sports industry and start their career.
Qualifications:
- Ideal candidates will have at least one year of either professional, collegiate experience or highs school experience operating the needed broadcast software and running a production team.
- They need to be able to contribute to the organization both through running the broadcast and the many other facets of pre-production and assisting as needed elsewhere.
- Strong, diligent and detail-oriented production skills are heavily preferred, as are experience with post production.
- Additionally, candidates will need to have positive attitude, unwavering work ethic and an eagerness to contribute to a fun, fast-moving work atmosphere.
Please Note: Candidates MUST live within commuting distance or have housing in the Louisville area for the entire season. Please be sure to attach a resume, cover letter and any additional elements that illustrate why you are the best candidate experience in your application. Applications should be addressed to the Bats Manager of Production and In-Game of Entertainment, David Bray.
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.