2025 Technical Director Job at Aberdeen IronBirds in Aberdeen

The Aberdeen IronBirds are the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles owned by Attain Sports, operating in founders Bill Ripken and Cal Ripken, Jr.'s home town. The IronBirds are excited to offer career opportunities for new or experienced sports professionals.

The IronBirds seek a seasonal Technical Director for all IronBirds home games for the upcoming season and occasional non-baseball events. The Technical Director (TD) will play a crucial role in how IronBirds fans experience baseball games whether they are in-person in Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium or watching the IronBirds’ MiLB.tv stream online, by responding quickly to in-game and between-innings action, operating the IronBirds’ 1500 square foot HD video board, and collaborating with other Creative Services roles on gameday and throughout the year. Successful candidates have a passion for production and entertainment, and a drive to gain experience on their way to a career in sports entertainment. This role reports to the Director of Creative Services; the role is needed for the upcoming season, including 66 home games from April through September and occasional non-baseball events, subject to need and candidate availability.

Responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:

• Manage the TV production switcher for stadium videoboard, in-house feed and MiLB.tv subscribers.
• Communicate with hand-held camera operator.
• Communicate with in-stadium graphics operator.
• Manage videoboard controller for stadium production / in-game action.
• Assist Creative Services Director and other staff to set up, use, and strike any gameday equipment as needed.
• Occasionally operate gameday production equipment including, but not limited to, graphics station, sports bug and audio equipment.
• Occasional opportunities to work at non-gameday events for in-house production including but not limited to video, audio, camera and social media streaming.
• High School Graduations.
• Public IronBirds non-baseball events.
• Private events as necessary and as availability dictates.

A successful candidate for the role will:

• Have 1 year min of Adobe CC Suite software or equivalent software experience preferred.
• Have 1-2 years experience / training with various video production equipment preferred.
• RenewedVision Propresenter software experience a plus.
• Knowledge of baseball and rules preferred.
• Work as many of the IronBirds’ 66 home games as possible (school schedule permitting) beginning in April and ending in September (Time can extend based on Playoffs).
• Gladly accept any assignment offered to them to gain experience in every aspect of the business of minor league sports.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Frequently walk or stand for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in high or low temperature environments.
• Training will be available.

Interested candidates should submit their resume with relevant experience and cover letter (optional). The Aberdeen IronBirds are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds.