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Midco Sports Event Associate

Grand Forks, ND · On-site

$18 - $20.75/hr

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Midco Sports Event Associate

Midco

Grand Forks, ND • On-site

$18 - $20.75/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Prepare statistics and information about the game in real-time, and manage timing, spots, and the look of the game broadcast.

  • Carry out the Producer's vision by managing camera shots, replays, and graphics to deliver a smooth, real-time broadcast.

  • Serve as the primary on-site technical support for live sports broadcasts, including setup, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and ensuring all systems are operational.


Midco rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 101 rated telecommunications companies


Job description

Job Summary:
Midco Sports produces a wide array of live sporting events and syndicated sports programming, reaching thousands of fans across the region. Our team delivers high-quality, professional broadcasts that connect viewers with their favorite teams and moments. We are seeking event-based production crew members for the upcoming season. These roles are ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, live production environments and have a passion for sports broadcasting.
Positions and Responsibilities:
Producer
  • Prepare statistics and information about the game in real-time. Also in charge of timing, spots and the look of the game broadcast.
  • Three years' experience in advertising/ television production.

Director
  • Carries out the Producers vision for the game and manages camera shots, replays, and graphics to deliver a smooth, real-time broadcast.
  • Three years' experience directing television production.

Technical Director
  • Operates the video switcher and executes the director's commands to ensure smooth transitions between cameras, graphics, and replays during a live sports broadcast.
  • Experience required.

Broadcast Engineer
  • Serves as the primary on-site technical support for live sports broadcasts on a per-event basis
  • Responsible for the setup, configuration, testing, and teardown of broadcast systems including video, audio, replay, intercom, and networking equipment
  • Ensures all technical systems are operational and broadcast-ready prior to event start
  • Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues in real time to prevent or minimize on-air disruptions
  • Supports production crew members (Audio, Camera, Graphics, Replay, and Technical Director) with technical guidance and signal flow troubleshooting
  • Communicates clearly with the Producer and Director regarding technical limitations, system status, and solutions
  • Assists with load-in and strike as required and ensures equipment is handled safely and properly
  • Maintains awareness of best practices for live broadcast engineering and contributes to efficient workflows
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in live broadcast engineering or television production
  • Strong working knowledge of video and audio signal flow, routing, and system troubleshooting

Audio 1
  • Primary audio operator for the event. Also assists engineering team with setup.
  • Candidates should have specific training on Calrec or similar audio systems Avid Audio (I'm checking with Travis on Betty Control room brand audio board).

Audio 2
  • Assistant to Audio 1, the primary audio operator. Participates in setup and troubleshooting technical issues during game.
  • One year experience with audio basics, intercoms, talk-backs and cabling preferred.

Replay
  • Prepares replays during the game using various camera angles and communicates with the Director on source for playback. Also builds highlight melts and plays back other packages as needed.
  • Experience with Grass Valley Dyno, Evertz Dream Catcher, EVS, 3Play or other replay systems preferred.

Camera
  • Successfully operates video cameras to film live events and other subjects as required.
  • Three years' Experience operating ENG, production or live sports broadcast cameras preferred.

Shader
  • Shades cameras during live game and uses equipment to verify that the light levels and coloring meet specifications.
  • On-the-job-training provided by the Engineer.

Graphics 1
  • Creates team, statistics, and Midco Sports SN graphics using the Chyron system. Proof all graphics prior to sending to Technical Director.
  • One year experience operating a Chyron or similar graphics system and Photoshop software preferred.

Graphics 2
  • Assists Chyron 1 by accurately providing accurate recent statistical information.
  • Experience with spreadsheets and data preferred. operating a Chyron or similar graphics system and Photoshop software preferred.

Score Bug
  • Operates the Scorebug with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure the score, timeouts, etc. are accurate.
  • Some experience operating a scoring graphics system preferred. Chyron system and Photoshop software.

Time-Out Coordinator
  • Works closely with Producer and game officials to ensure breaks run on schedule.
  • On-the-job training provided by the Producer.

Grip/Utility
  • Responsible for handling cables for the floor camera operators.
  • On-the-job training provided.

Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign functions and responsibilities to this job description at any time.
Work Environment:
  • The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
  • Fast paced environment to meet deadlines

Physical Demands:
  • Positions may require the employee to occasionally lift and/or carry loads up to 70lbs and be exposed to outside weather conditions and loud noises.
  • Ability to keep focus and complete work with multiple distractions vying for attention.

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