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Job Title: Control Room Production Crew (Blackhawks Ice Center)
Department: Events & Experiences
Reports To: Manager, Scoreboard Operations (Blackhawks Ice Center)
Location: Blackhawks Ice Center (in-person), 101 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Hours: Varied. Ability to work unconventional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as the required by the events schedule is required.
Status: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Role Summary:

If you are interested in building a career in sports & entertainment broadcasting, know the value of providing an energetic show for fans, and have the technical skills to operate live events and game presentations - we want to hear from you!

The Chicago Blackhawks are seeking skilled, reliable part-time production staff to support Chicago Steel hockey games and private events at the Blackhawks Ice Center. This role is part of the Events & Experiences team, and we are looking for individuals who are eager to gain hands on experience, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are excited to play a major role in delivering legendary fan experiences for the Chicago Steel & Blackhawks Ice Center.

Team members will be responsible for the set-up and execution of assigned positions, including but not limited to camera operation, Dreamcatcher replay technician, robocam / shader, Xpression operator, 7Point operator music playback. Candidates should have prior training, education, or hands-on experience in at least one of these technical areas. While this role provides an opportunity to expand skills and gain additional experience in sports production, team members must bring a foundational level of technical capability that allows them to successfully perform their assigned position during live events.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with the set-up of Chicago Steel scoreboard shows including home games, watch parties, community, and brand events.
• Participate in pregame walk-through rehearsals prior to doors opening.
• Prepare, test, and validate content and production elements prior to puck drop.
• Execute assigned in-game production elements, including TV timeouts, intermissions, player packages, statistical displays, etc.
• Collaborate with control-room staff and game presentation teams to ensure seamless execution of all events; troubleshooting technical issues with professionalism.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in at least one live production function, such as camera operation, replay, graphics, robocam/camera shading, audio/music playback, etc.
• Previous hands-on experience in live sports, broadcast, or event production strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn new production systems and expand technical capabilities across multiple positions.
• Ability to accurately execute technical cues and direction in a live, fast-paced production environment.
• High attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to production quality.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with control-room and game-presentation personnel.
• Ability to address, troubleshoot, adapt to, and overcome challenges quickly and calmly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work unconventional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as the required by the events schedule.
• Demonstrates Chicago Blackhawks core values of integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality.

The Chicago Blackhawks is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.