Worcester Red Sox is hiring: Broadcast Director in Worcester

Job Title: Broadcast Director

Department/Group: WooSox Productions

Reports To: Director, WooSox Productions

Position Type: 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 on a team.
• Be proactive and maintain positive working relationships with staff and production 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.

Through the intersection of baseball and family entertainment, the Worcester Red Sox strive to be an organization whose people, culture, and practices reflect the acceptance, advocacy, and celebration of diversity and individuality that we expect of society. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.