What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ballpark DJ position at Salt Lake Bees?
Life is Better at the Ballpark!
We're glad you're interested in working for the Salt Lake Bees!
Why work for The Bees?
- It's fun! We love baseball; the sports industry is our passion.
- It's rewarding! Our fans love the sports experience, which makes our jobs even more enjoyable.
- It's exciting! We support a new sports and entertainment district, with the Salt Lake Bees as its anchor.
- Great perks! Free and discounted perks for the Salt Lake Bees and Megaplex Theatres.
What will I Do?
You will work in an excellent new ballpark, with a great team, creating lasting memories for our guests and fans! You will be responsible for providing quality gameplay entertainment to guests during their ballpark experience.
The position will:
- Operate the audio equipment and programs during pregame, in-game, and postgame, including between innings and breaks in live play.
- Collaborate with the Producer to fulfill specific music and sound effect elements.
- Closely monitor the progress of the game and make timely decisions on which content to play, including music bpm, song genre, interactive fan prompts sounds, sponsorship activations, etc.
- Coordinate with the public address announcer/host and scoreboard operator to ensure that all audio tracks and cues are accurate and synchronized with other game elements.
- Troubleshoot technical issues with the audio system and work quickly to resolve any disruption in the listening experience.
- Build and continually update the music library and sound effect bank, including clipping tracks.
- Control and organize content like intro songs, music genres, moments, and hotkeys.
- Attend any pre-production or post-production meetings and rehearsals as needed.
- Maintain a professional appearance during games
- Other duties as assigned
What are the requirements of the Job?
We want to give our guests the best sporting experience possible. To do this, our jobs demand reliability, positivity, and hard work. We believe you have what it takes to make a great impact!
- Previous experience operating audio systems or similar DJ or mixing experience preferred, specifically in baseball.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple content streams and ensure seamless transitions between them.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing game situations and audience preferences.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with other members of the production team and game operations staff.
- A passion for baseball and an understanding of the game’s nuances, enabling you to anticipate key moments and deliver compelling content to enhance the fan experience.
- Ability to attend 90% of games (https://www.milb.com/salt-lake/schedule)
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as games can occur during non-traditional working hours.
- Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments and align with organizational goals.
- Passion for game day presentation and enhancing overall fan experience.
- Must be able to communicate in English
- Ability to work effectively under fast-paced, high-stress situation
Note to Applicants:
If possible, please provide links to your work in the application process. (Portfolio, YouTube, Social, etc.)
Is this part-time or full-time?
This is a seasonal (March-September) part-time position
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
