What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant, Scoreboard position at NY Yankees or River Operating Company Inc?
Production Assistant, Scoreboard & Video Production (Part-Time)
Department: Technology, Scoreboard & Broadcasting
Reports To: Assistant Director, Scoreboard
Job Classification: Part-Time, Non Exempt
Description:
Built upon our storied legacy, the New York Yankees look to attract the best possible talent not just on the field but in the front office as well. It is our shared responsibility to maintain the first-class reputation associated with the franchise in all aspects of our business.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Function as stage manager in the crowd for interactive Scoreboard fan features on gameday
- Interact with fans via phone, email, and regular mail for Scoreboard message requests; collect billing information, setup messages in Microsoft Excel, and provide excellent customer service
- Copy and distribute rundowns and scripts to gameday staff
- Log game tapes and game melts on gameday and non-gameday
- Locate and dub video footage from archives for editors and producers
- Migrate and log extensive historical video archives from tape to hard drives
- Basic editing of video features and still graphics for Scoreboard
- Assist in setting up recording and broadcast equipment and ensuring proper functioning
- Assist in moderating social media fan photos/posts for in-Stadium Scoreboard display
- Import, label, log, transcribe, and organize raw interview and b-roll shoot footage
- Other basic video production and office management-related tasks, as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proficient computer skills
- Previous experience with Avid and Adobe editing systems, Adobe Photoshop and After Effects, and general control room video and audio equipment strongly preferred
- Understanding of basic audio mixing principles, including adjusting levels and equalization
- Knowledge of a variety of sound equipment, including microphones, mixing consoles and cabling
- Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to interact and communicate with individuals on all levels, in both written and verbal form
- High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task
- Knowledge of Major League Baseball and the New York Yankees required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, sports stadium environment in both indoor and outdoor settings
- Flexible work schedule and ability to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
The hourly rate for this position is $17.50/hour.
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is
not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. The New York Yankees is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and
applicants for employment.
Salary : $18
