Manager, Ballpark Entertainment (Fayetteville Woodpeckers)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
parking
Job Description
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are a Single-A minor league baseball team affiliated with the Houston Astros, based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Playing their home games at Segra Stadium, the Woodpeckers have established themselves as a vital part of the community since their inaugural season in 2019. The team is recognized for delivering a vibrant and family-friendly game-day experience that not only entertains fans but also fosters a strong sense of civic pride within the Sandhills region. As a part of the larger Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) family, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers benefit from an organization dedicated to elevating Minor League Baseball by... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent work/military experience preferred
- At least 2 years of experience managing live shows preferably in the sports industry
- Knowledge of Daktronics video displays or comparable systems including Show Control and DakStats
- Experience with technical directing live production including camera switching, operating 3Play replay system, and communicating with camera operators
- Expert knowledge of software packages including Adobe Creative Suite, Click Effects, Shoflo
- Ability to work frequent nights, weekends, holidays, and all home games
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong copywriting and proofreading abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, live production environment
- Must be highly creative and detail-oriented
- Physical ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Job Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience managing live shows, preferably in the sports industry
- Knowledge of Daktronics video displays or comparable systems, including Show Control and DakStats
- Experience with technical directing live production, including camera switching, operating a 3Play replay system, and communicating with a team of camera operators
- Expert knowledge of software packages including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite, Click Effects, Shoflo
- Must be highly creative, possess strong initiative and be detail-oriented
- Must be a part of the gameday entertainment and enjoy entertaining fans
- Strong copywriting instincts and proofreading skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Premiere
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with other departments and production staff
- Must be well organized, flexible and able to work in a live production and fast-paced environment
- High school diploma, or equivalent work/military experience preferred
Job Duties
- Develop, script, and assist in execution of game elements consistent with department philosophy along with company values, vision, and mission
- Responsible for coordination with all departments in development of all Woodpeckers home game scripts, Public Address announcements, and in-game elements/promotions
- Support staff for all control room, video production setup, and scoreboard needs
- Responsible for creating and updating game to game templated features and content within Adobe Creative Suite (headshots, top 5 plays, etc.)
- Manage/edit production videos, features, and game footage for internal and external distribution
- Hire, train, and supervise a production and promotional team, including the mascot schedule
- Work with marketing department, promo team, and associates to brainstorm, plan, and execute entertainment both in-game and on the concourse, fitting the nightly theme or promotion
- Brainstorm and execute between inning promotions that are entertaining, fresh, and family-friendly
- assist in training and leading the promotion team
- Work with related departments to ensure game elements are scheduled, fully planned, and fulfilled from anthem performances to sponsorship reads
- Assist the department to shape the promotional calendar with exciting, engaging themes to bring new fans into the ballpark
- Work with a variety of vendors to book entertainment acts that enhance entertainment and drive ticket sales
- Manage production equipment and troubleshoot when necessary
- Partner with internal and external clients to fulfill game content distribution and organization
- The work schedule for this position will require frequent nights, weekends, holidays and all Woodpeckers home games
- Complete special projects as assigned
- Collaborate with the creative team to create content for social media and in-game elements
- Team-based leadership/creative collaboration is a must
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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