Control Room Staff

Job Title: Control Room Staff

Department: Match Production

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Match Production

 

Job Summary:

The Control Room Staff is a key position within the FC Cincinnati and TQL Stadium team. This position will be responsible for assisting in the overall production elements at TQL Stadium.  The role will engage and entertain fans and will help elevate messaging through TQL Stadium. All Control Room Staff must have exceptionally strong communication, creative and organizational skills and be deadline-driven in execution. This team works all FC Cincinnati home matches at TQL Stadium, as well as some events.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for operating scoreboard equipment at TQL Stadium.
• Various positions available (we are willing to train the right candidate with similar experience to the specific equipment listed below):
• Dreamcatcher Replay
• ENG Camera Operations (wired and/or wireless)
• ENG Camera Shading
• Ross Expression CG
• Technical Director (Ross Carbonite Switcher)
• Daktronics Show Control
• Dreamcatcher Clips Player
• Audio Board Operator (A1 and A2 experience)
• Scorepad Operator

 

What You’ll Need:

• Currently pursuing or obtained bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Journalism, Marketing, Sports Business or related field or equivalent experience
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience in production/broadcast control rooms (not limited to Cameras, Replay, CG, etc).
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills and the ability to positively engage with a diverse audience including fans, sponsors, and key stakeholders.
• Must have reliable transportation and live in or close to the Cincinnati metro area to arrive at TQL Stadium up to 5 hours prior to kickoff time (based on position).
• Must be available to work at least 80% of all FCC home matches (this includes CONCACAF, Leagues Cup and Playoffs).
• Experience with integration of multi-branded marketing and sponsorship environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with superior attention to detail
• Computer skills necessary, knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel required.
• Basic understanding of soccer and FC Cincinnati preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.

 

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, make quick decisions, and adapt on the fly.
• Ability to work and thrive in a high stress, time specific environment.
• Ability to work independently to resolve issues and in a team environment.
• Ability to read and respond to the energy of the crowd, adjusting the level of engagement accordingly.
• A strategic planner with the ability to execute at a high level to bring the plan to life.
• Must be courteous and have good listening and multi-tasking skills.
• Must display professionalism  in both appearance and actions whenever wearing the uniform, as you are a brand ambassador for the entire FCC organization.
• Control Room staff will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit and must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Game day Seasonal: Job requires employee to function in a high activity and heavily crowded outdoor professional sports venue. May work at heights. Employee will be exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, and climb up/down stairs.

 

 

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

Learn More!

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Mercy Health Training Center: learn more

MLS NextPro:  learn more

 

FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.