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Overview:

The Durham Bulls are seeking dedicated individuals to serve as Scoreboard Operators for the Manual Scoreboard located on the iconic Blue Monster at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. This role is vital to enhancing the game-day experience by providing accurate, real-time updates for fans.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Operate the Manual Scoreboard: Display accurate game information, including scores, innings, outs, hits, and other key details.
• Track Gameplay in Real-Time: Stay fully engaged and attentive to the action on the field to ensure timely updates.
• Maintain Scoreboard Accuracy: Quickly adjust scoreboard details in response to game developments such as runs, strikes, and substitutions.
• Collaborate with Game Staff: Communicate with game officials, announcers, and other staff to ensure synchronization with electronic systems.
• Preserve Equipment: Handle scoreboard components with care, ensuring all equipment is functioning properly before and during games.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Baseball Knowledge: Strong understanding of the rules, terminology, and flow of baseball games.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to focus and track game events accurately and efficiently.
• Physical Requirements: Comfort with working in a confined space on the Blue Monster and climbing ladders or stairs as needed.
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability: Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required during the baseball season.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar role or familiarity with scoreboard operation.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Mobility and Access
  Climbing: Ability to climb ladders or stairs to access the scoreboard area on the Blue Monster.
  Walking: Frequent movement around the scoreboard area during games.
  Standing and Sitting: Extended periods of standing or sitting, depending on the setup of the workspace.
• Manual Dexterity
  Hand-Eye Coordination: Precise movements to change scoreboard panels and operate manual mechanisms.
  Handling Panels: Lifting and placing scoreboard numbers or letters quickly and accurately.
• Strength and Stamina
  Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and handle scoreboard tiles or components, which may weigh up to 20 pounds.
  Endurance: Remaining focused and engaged for the duration of the game, typically 2.5 to 4 hours.
• Environmental Conditions
  Outdoor Exposure: Work is performed outdoors and involves exposure to various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or wind.
  Confined Spaces: Working within the limited area of the scoreboard space on the Blue Monster.
• Cognitive and Visual Requirements
  Concentration: High level of attention to accurately track and update game events in real-time.
  Vision: Sharp eyesight to monitor gameplay and locate details on the field, even at a distance.

Work Conditions: The work conditions and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Outdoor Setting: The role is performed outdoors on the Blue Monster, exposing operators to various weather conditions throughout the baseball season.
• Confined Space: The workspace is compact and located on the manual scoreboard structure, requiring comfort in tight environments.
• Game-Day Atmosphere: The role involves working in the energetic and fast-paced environment of live baseball games.

Pre-Employment Information:

• A pre-employment drug screening is required.
• Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.

EEO Statement:

Capitol Broadcasting Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

CBC Statement:

Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV, WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, WNGT-CD, WCMC-FM, WCMC-HD1, WDNC-AM, WCMC-HD2, WCMC-HD3, WCLY-AM, WCMC-HD4, Microspace, and WRAL Digital in Raleigh, NC; WILM-TV, WILT-LD and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; The Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Bull City Hospitality, and Coastal Plain League in Durham, NC; The Holly Springs Salamanders in Holly Springs, NC; the American Underground startup hub in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham, NC; Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC; MoJud Lofts in Greensboro, NC; and The Thread in Rock Hill, SC