Entry Level Video Game Programmer Jobs in Illinois

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The new Ryan Field will create a world-class home for Northwestern University Athletics and a best-in-the-nation football experience for fans and players and be a year-round asset for the community.

• Support assigned technical and production responsibilities before, during, and after live events.
• Follow direction from producers, directors, engineers, and event leadership while communicating technical issues promptly.
• Contribute to a professional, collaborative, and customer-service-oriented production environment, including sponsorship activations, special events, and revenue-generating opportunities.
• Set up, operate, and strike audio, video, broadcast, and production equipment for live events, including sporting events, concerts, and special events.
• Execute assigned technical production duties, including camera operation, video switching, replay, graphics, audio support, and other broadcast systems based on event requirements.
• Perform system testing, signal verification, equipment checks, and basic troubleshooting to ensure production readiness before and during events.
• Follow production cues and communicate effectively with directors, producers, and production teams using intercom and other communication systems to deliver seamless live productions.
• Provide technical support during live events, quickly resolving issues while maintaining a "fans first" mindset and delivering a high-quality guest and client experience.
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to assist outside a primary assigned role when needed.

• 2-3 years of live sports, entertainment, concert, or event-production experience.
• A "fans first" customer-service mindset with the creativity and business awareness to support client service, sponsorship execution, special events, and revenue opportunities.
• Ability to remain calm, collaborative, and decisive during live events and other time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to independently complete assigned technical responsibilities with limited supervision, including equipment setup, system testing, operation, breakdown, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to follow cues, communicate over intercom, and work effectively as part of a production team.
• Previous experience in one or more of the following areas: Grass Valley K-Frame production switchers, Ross Carbonite production switchers, Evertz DreamCatcher replay, Ross XPression, XPression Tessera, DashBoard control, ENG, long-lens or RF camera operation, remote camera shading, A1 operation using Yamaha or Allen & Heath consoles, A2 support and portable sound-system setup, Riedel intercom and Bolero wireless, PTZ camera operation, and/or IPTV.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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