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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 Audio Operator for all IronBirds home games for the upcoming season. The Audio Operator (A1) will play a crucial role in how IronBirds fans experience baseball games at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. 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 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 necessity and candidate's availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
A successful candidate for the role will:
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.
Job Questions:
The IronBirds seek a seasonal Audio Operator for all IronBirds home games for the upcoming season. The Audio Operator (A1) will play a crucial role in how IronBirds fans experience baseball games at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. 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 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 necessity and candidate's availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage the main audio board (Allen & Heath) and audio software Mac laptop
- Communicate with technical director
- Communicate with in-stadium graphics operator
- 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 other production 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 for events like:
- High School Graduations
- Public IronBirds non-baseball events
- Private events as necessary and available
A successful candidate for the role will:
- Have 1 year min of Ableton Live software or equivalent DAW software experience preferred
- Have 1-2 years experience / training with various audio production equipment preferred
- Video production equipment and software experience a plus
- Vocal /musical instrument talent a plus
- Knowledge of baseball and rules preferred
- Training will be available
- 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.
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.
Job Questions:
- Do you have prior experience working in sports? If so, with what organization?
- How many home games are you available for the upcoming season? Visit goironbirds.com to view our schedule if necessary.
- What skills or experiences make you uniquely suited to contribute to our organization's success on day one?