What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Fan Experience position at Midland RockHounds?
About the Midland RockHounds:
The Midland RockHounds are a Double-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, bringing high-quality baseball and family-friendly entertainment to the Permian Basin. Founded in 1972 and based in Midland, Texas, the RockHounds have a rich history of developing future Major League stars while providing an engaging and memorable experience for fans of all ages. With a commitment to community involvement, the RockHounds host a variety of events and programs that support local initiatives and foster a love for the game. Come join in on the excitement of RockHounds baseball at Momentum Bank Ballpark. The RockHounds are a proud member club of Diamond Baseball Holdings. DBH was formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance Minor League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation, and investment.
Job Responsibilities:
-Game Operations-
Job Responsibilities:
-Game Operations-
- Prepare nightly game and promo scripts, incorporating all sponsor/corporate elements
- Video Production and Entertainment
- Organize content on video board computers daily to match scripts
- Meet daily with Promotions Crew to review scripts
- Execute required MLB/MiLB/DBH initiatives and activations
- Direct all elements of game night show production relating to video boards, scoring, public address system, entertainment, and broadcast
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise seasonal game night production/press box crew
- Responsible for all press box equipment (Video board, cameras/tripods, computers, laptops, broadcast/replay equipment, microphones, sound board, pitch clock)
- Purchase/upgrade necessary parts and facilitate equipment repairs
- Keep all production areas (press box, control room, camera bays) clean and presentable always
- On-field Entertainment and Programming. Help create fresh in-game entertainment
- Actively contribute to Promotions Team and engage in constructive discussion of promotional events
- Help plan and execute theme nights with creativity
- Hire and serve as direct supervisor of Video Production Intern
- Serve as primary contact for player walk-up music
- Serve as primary contact for MLB Data Operations (scoring changes)
-Advertising/Media Relations-
- Create video commercials for use in television advertising
- Collect player headshots and keep them updated on MiLB’s shared web page
- Assist Media Relations Director with press conference preparations, press release photo/graphic content, and fulfillment of media requests
-Video/Graphic Production-
- Create new video pieces for use in-game and on the web (intro videos, highlights, interviews, promotional pieces, etc.)
- Maintain club’s YouTube page
- Design video board layouts
- Create graphics/animations for in-game video board and broadcast use
- Work with the social media team to create content for social media
- Record and log all gameday footage for club use
- Other duties as assigned by the General Manager
Qualifications:
- Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and within a team framework, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills, be highly motivated, and multi-task in a fast paced environment
- A minimum of two (2) years production experience, preferably within sports or live events setting
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, etc.)
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays in an outdoor environment is required.
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.
