Audio-Visual Staff | Part-Time | Tsongas Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

Responsible for the Tsongas Center’s “In-House Entertainment”. As part of the A/V team you will help build and deliver the arena show for our patrons, creating an exciting atmosphere and experience for all games and many events. Duties and responsibilities include working within the arena’s control room, operating cameras, running cables, and setting up additional A/V systems as needed. As part of the crew, you will gain hands-on experience working with state-of-the-art broadcasting and live production equipment.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $21. 

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until April 18, 2025.

About the Venue

The Tsongas Center home to UML Division I Men’s Ice Hockey, Men’s and Women’s basketball programs, PWHL's Boston Fleet, Massachusetts Pirates Football as well as a variety of events including concerts, family shows, comedy, and other live events. The Tsongas Center serves as a public venue to the community and has been a staple of the region for the past 27 years.

Responsibilities

• Work with Audio Visual team as assigned to produce the in-house show for UML games, IFL football games, PWHL Boston Fleet games and more.
• Learn proper camera set up, use and strike to execute shots as requested from the Technical Director for in-game coverage.
• Work as part of the audio team to set up ancillary rooms, mics, speakers, and music play lists for guest accommodations for each game.
• Work in tandem with house DJ or Band to deliver in-game audio playlists, audio hits, and cues to produce the sound performance of the in-game show.
• Learn the various systems within the control room for LED displays, Replay systems, Graphical displays and Technical Direction for producing the in-game show on the jumbotron.
• Develop an understanding of the set up and cabling required to feed cameras and audio into the system for reproduction throughout the arena.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1- 2 years of experience in an Audio-Visual setting using cameras, audio equipment, or advanced production equipment is preferred.
• 1-2 years High School career/technical education is acceptable.
• Understanding of standard camera operations (pan, zoom, tracking action, framing shots) and terminology such as focal point, white balance, rule of thirds, depth of field is a must.
• Must be able to work regular business hours as well as evening/weekends and event days.
• Ability to place needs of clients ahead of personal vision for execution of productions.
• 1-2 years’ experience with Adobe software (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop) is a plus

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $21