DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
Red Sox Productions is responsible for two primary functions within the organization. The first is to provide fans at Fenway with an incredible and informative game experience by using the ballpark’s video boards to show stats, replays, crowd shots, video features, and game highlights and by using the sound system to play recorded music and live organ. The second is to produce video content that is viewed by fans on the club’s social media channels, its YouTube page, and NESN. The department also creates video content for other departments such as marketing, sponsorships, community/player/media relations, baseball operations, and the Red Sox Foundation.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Production Assistant is a part-time position lasting the duration of the Red Sox season, from April through October. This role is responsible for shooting video footage of Red Sox home games, ballpark events, community appearances, and sponsor-related activities, as well as creating content for Red Sox social media platforms, Fenway Park’s video boards, redsox.com , and NESN – the club’s regional sports network.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Capture footage of Red Sox home games and various events inside and outside the ballpark
- Independently edit videos for distribution across multiple platforms
- Create motion graphics for a variety of projects
- Assist in a range of projects from Red Sox Productions and the Red Sox organization as needed
CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Bachelor's degree required; degree in TV Production, Film or Broadcast Journalism, or relevant field, is preferred
- Extensive working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop) and Mac computers is required
- Experience with DSLR/Mirrorless cameras is required
- Ability to multi-task multiple editing projects at once with varied deadlines, including long term projects that require constant updates
- Passion for and knowledge of the game of baseball is preferred
- Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays throughout the season including all Red Sox games at Fenway Park
- Ability to work up to 34 hours a week
At the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management, we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.
Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for.
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