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Webcast Content Production AssistantThe Rockford Rivets are looking for a qualified individual to join us as a Webcast Content Production Assistant for the summer of 2027. The season runs from May through mid-August. The employee in this position will help in the production of broadcasts for all Rivets home games, allowing the employee a chance to gain professional baseball broadcast experience and to work in a learning environment, helping to enable career advancement. They will assist the directors in live streaming during the summer. The production is a three-camera/potentially four-camera stream with limited graphics, commercials and more. The person(s) will also have other duties as assigned.ResponsibilitiesServe as an assistant to the directors for all Rivets home game broadcasts helping to get the crew on the air, off the air and do everything in between from editing highlight packages to assisting camera operators and doing more.Assist with the operation of broadcast equipment, running commercials and more.Edit content from the broadcast for upload to social media as well as being repurposed for the stream.Step in and help take over as either director or camera operator as needed in the event of emergency.Shoot, edit and upload player and coach interviews and other web content to the team's social media and website, as well as edit interviews for use on the air (can have interview opportunities)Help broadcasters with shows as needed (log/digitize video, write scripts, generate ideas, may host pre or post-game shows)Edit and produce content for socials as needed.Assist in the set-up and tear-down of booth.Adequately prepare for broadcasts prior to arrival at the stadium.RequirementsExperience in production of live sports preferredExperience in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (including but not limited to Premiere, Photoshop, etc.)Scriptwriting and a knowledge of cinematography preferredKnowledge of baseball preferredKnowledge of TV sports production preferredPursuing a bachelor's degree in a field of communications, PR, marketing or a related field (or experience post graduate)Passion for sports, broadcastingA strong work ethic couple with the ability to work with othersEnergy to thrive in a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable environmentMust be available to work from the beginning of the May to at least near the end of the seasonSelf-starter, pro-active and highly motivatedHave great communications and interpersonal skills, along with a positive and energetic personalityLearn quickly and work well under pressureProficient understanding of broadcast equipment, streaming devicesPositive attitude and willingness to go the extra mileAble to assume other responsibilities as requiredWe 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.
Worksite address
loves park, IL, 61111, US
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