Broadcast Director

Worcester, MA 01608
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Job Description

Job Title: Broadcast Director

Reports To: Director, WooSox Productions

Department/Group: WooSox Productions

Position Type: Part-time, Seasonal



Overview:
The Worcester Red Sox are recruiting a talented, hard-working, and motivated individual to be a seasonal Broadcast Director for our television broadcasts on NESN & NESN+.



Role and Responsibilities:

  • Direct a number of Worcester Red Sox games that are shown on NESN and NESN+
  • Call for camera cuts, replays, graphics, audio, camera shading, etc. for the entirety of the game which includes a pregame show and postgame show.
  • Work with the producer and Director of WooSox productions to execute a top-notch show, fulfilling all the content on the rundown while making spur-of-the-moment decisions as needed.
  • Executes the show rundown, communicates with camera operators and everyone on the broadcast
  • bench to produce a cohesive show that flows and tells a story.
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications/Characteristics:

  • 3+ years experience of directing baseball games for television/online streams
  • Worked with a multi-camera (5+) set up, insert graphics, and 2-channel replays while directing
  • Experience with Ross Control Switchers, Ross Xpression, Evertz Dreamcatcher, Audio consoles
  • Familiarity with Polar Park and the WooSox organization
  • Ability to take direction and perform tasks independently and efficiently while working cohesively ona team.
  • Be proactive and maintain positive working relationships with staff and productions crew.
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Possess a strong work ethic and positive attitude
  • Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance
  • Ability to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, holidays) based on event schedule
  • Ability work effectively with all levels of staff, management, executive leadership, and event managers