Broadcast Director Job at Worcester Red Sox in Worcester

EOE Statement: The Worcester Red Sox 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.

About the Organization: It is our goal to promote the game of baseball, America's national pastime, and expose the maximum amount of people to the wonderful and exciting environment that is created at a ballpark. We will achieve this goal by employing the best staff in professional baseball and offering the best service to our fans, guests, and partners. As an organization, we are dedicated to this mission, and we will strive for nothing short of achieving these goals.

Job Title: Broadcast Director

Reports To: Director, WooSox Productions

Department/Group: WooSox Productions

Position Type: Part-time, Seasonal

Close Date: 3/1/2025

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.
• Execute the show rundown, communicate 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+) setup, 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 on a 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 to work effectively with all levels of staff, management, executive leadership, and event managers.

Pay Range: $25 an hour

Created By: Alex Dumais

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s): John Canavan

Open Date: 1/24/2025

Location: Correct Address

This position is currently accepting applications.