Manager, Scoreboard and Event Production

Job Description

Manager, Scoreboard and Event Production

About the Minnesota Twins:

At the Minnesota Twins, we are driven by a singular purpose – to up the game, on the field and off. Unwavering in our commitment to deliver championships and be a force for good, our innovative, diverse and incredibly talented team is creating new ways to win, to uplift and to unite. We are proud to be Minnesota's baseball team. We believe in our power to create positive change. We are setting the standard for a modern sports and entertainment brand that shapes a better tomorrow for all.

Position Summary:

Target Field is home to a multimedia experience with dozens of displays, hundreds of TVs, and numerous events every year where production needs are paramount to a successful experience. As the Manager, Scoreboard and Event Production, this individual will have the talent to create content (graphic, video, animated) for a wide array of shows (Twins games and other events), as well as the skills to operate our production gear to capture and distribute content where it is needed. The ideal candidate also has a passion for baseball and using technology to create memorable moments for everyone who enters Target Field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to program and operate multiple systems in our control room: Ross Xpression, Ross Dashboard, Daktronics Show Control, Acuity Switcher, and Dreamcatcher Replay System. Increase knowledge over time in these systems to improve production output.

• Take part in the content creation workload, which could include creating static and animated graphics and editing video packages.

• Oversee and manage the storage of digital assets as well as archiving of highlights.

• Facilitate ENG shoots (camera, audio, lighting) for press conferences, interview set-ups, and other production needs.

• Oversee production needs for all Target Field non-game day events. Duties include staffing, event support, and managing A/V requests throughout Target Field.

• Coordinate with our Broadcast Engineer that all equipment is in working order and any updates, repairs, warranties and maintenance are maintained.

• Contribute to production planning with a desire to push the envelope of innovation, while also researching new technologies and operations to move our live production forward.

• Help execute gameday productions as a producer, director or control room operator for events held at the ballpark (games and non-game events), when needed.

• Other production-related duties as assigned.

Requirement Experience and Education:
• Must have at least 3-5 years of production experience in a live environment, and specific experience, in some combination, of using Xpression, Daktronics, switchers, cameras and replays.

• Must have 3-5 years of video editing experience with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to take creative direction but work independently is essential.

• Must be able to work under tight deadlines.

• Working knowledge of baseball is required. (i.e., statistics, game scoring, terminology, current roster)

• Individual should be very creative and have strong listening and oral communication skills.

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment.

• Able to work long hours, overtime, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Experience with 3D Animation.

• Experience with ENG shooting, lighting, and audio.

• Knowledge of Twins baseball history.

Are you excited about the opportunity but don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet every qualification. At the Minnesota Twins, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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