What are the responsibilities and job description for the Midco Sports Event Associate position at Midco?
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.
Additional Details :
- Midco offers the most reliable wholly owned and operated fiber network spanning 17,000 miles.
- We are a telecommunications leader that is redefining connectivity while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
- We serve nearly 500,000 homes and businesses in more than 400 communities in Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
- Our 1,900 team members work together with integrity, creating a caring culture for a lasting impact.
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