Houston Astros

Department: Marketing

Supervisor: Senior Director, Fan Experience

Classification: Full Time/Exempt

Summary

This individual is responsible for leading and executing all aspects of live production within the ballpark. This role partners with all departments in the organization to develop and execute run of show for games, sponsorship video elements and special events with live production needs. The individual in this role will be responsible for staffing, scheduling and executing all the technical components of a live event and will serve as primary contact for all control room technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Partner with various departments to develop interactive/entertaining features (sponsor and non-sponsor) for activation during Astros games.

- Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all video boards and production-based equipment at Daikin Park.

- Produce all live elements (Astros Events, Special Events, etc.) held at Daikin Park.

- Liaison with Ross/ANC (or any other content provider) for sponsorship LED content and activation.

- Partner with internal and external clients to fulfill video production and scoreboard needs.

- Hire and schedule crew members for all in-house production events.

- Liaison for all Astros based produced events and equipment (West Palm Beach, Sugar Land, Corpus Christi, etc.).

- Complete and/or delegate special events/projects as needed.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Degree in Production, Cinematography, Communications and/or relevant work experience.

- 5+ years’ experience in baseball productions, editing, game scripting, music and inventory format placement.

- Expert knowledge of software packages including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite, Ross XPression, 7-Point Audio, Click Effects, etc.

- Expert knowledge in Samsung video boards, hardware and software, including all Ross and Scorepad integration.

- Knowledge of Control Room system functionality (Ross Acuity Switcher, Tessera, Brushback, Dashboard, etc.), 7-Point Audio, data storage, etc.).

- Must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with other departments and tenured production staff.

- Must by very organized, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment within production deadlines.

- Must be able to work all Houston Astros home games, all Tier 1 Special Events, and be on standby availability for all Special Events.

Work Environment

Position will work in an office and stadium environment. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment.  Must be able to work in all types of outdoor weather conditions and within a stadium environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision.  Nature of position requires physical mobility and the ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including; extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel

Travel may be expected in this role.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

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Sr. Producer/Sr. Production Manager, Ballpark Entertainment

Sr. Producer/Sr. Production Manager, Ballpark Entertainment

Houston Astros

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