About Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. The stadium host numerous other sports and entertainment events. The multi-purpose venue features a flexible capacity that can expand to up to 83,000 seats; a retractable roof structure inspired by the oculus in the ancient Rome Pantheon; views of the Atlanta skyline; a 360-degree HD video halo board that, at nearly six stories tall and 1,100 linear feet in diameter, is one of the largest in the NFL and the world; and a technology lounge offering a unique game day experience full of media content and full game immersion. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a member of AMB Sports & Entertainment, which also includes the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC.
Who we are
We use our core values as a compass to guide our decisions because they are our North Star. If we live our core values daily, we know everything else will take care of itself. We enjoy a culture rooted in giving back to others through our time, talents, labor, and financial commitment. We are successful when we collaborate with and value each other like family, maintain a hunger to delight guests and continuously innovate, listen closely for even the smallest need for improvement, stand up for convictions, and genuinely own our responsibilities as if our name is on the outside of the building.
Our Ideal Candidates
Actively Listen – Take an active role in listening by being present in the moment, using healthy body language, and ensuring joint understanding. When we read between the lines and hear what others are saying and what they are not saying, we encounter amazing opportunities to go the extra mile in serving them. Collaborate – Realize that we are better together than we are alone. We achieve much better results when others have the opportunity to add their diverse perspectives. Be open to feedback and actively seek input from a variety of people at varying levels because the best ideas come from those who are closest to those we serve.Engage in Servant Leadership – Put others ahead of yourself even when it’s difficult. Find opportunities to lead by example in the way you pitch in and help others. Giving back to others is at the heart of what we do. Build Relationships – Cultivate trust in relationships by showing respect and sensitivity. Invest time in helping others to continuously improve by listening to their ideas and helping them to continuously improve. Own Results – Own issues you encounter even when they are outside of your area of responsibility by taking action or seeking out the needed resolution.
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Position Summary
The Director of Control Room Production is a major part of the event day production for the Atlanta Falcons Football Club, Atlanta United Soccer Club and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Responsible for the technical implementation of control room operations as it corresponds to the rundown for live halo broadcast. Responsible for leading a team of passionate, energetic, and committed production people to create compelling live productions for the Game Presentation and Stadium Productions department of AMB Sports and Entertainment.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Candidate reports directly to the Director and Executive Producer of Game Presentation and Stadium Productions
- Candidate must collaborate with the IT and Engineering department for the technical operation, implementation, workflow, and maintenance of control room systems.
- Lead and manage the entire control room team and gameday staff, including goal setting, coaching check-ins, and culture building exercises to ensure top-notch production standards.
- Oversee daily control room operations and live event productions with an emphasis on a large technical compliment for a high-level detailed halo broadcast.
- Serve as the primary production/technical liaison between clients and the venue on event day as it relates to the event production, rules and regulations, standard operating procedures, and any other required communications to ensure a successful operation.
- Serve as a show caller and backup to the Executive Producer.
- Candidate will program and operate control room equipment including Ross Acuity switcher, Evertz Dreamcatcher replay system, Ross XPression graphic machines, Evertz Dreamcatcher playback, Grass Valley cameras, audio, etc.
- Direct and/or technical direct live halo broadcast to deliver high production value and “network-level” on-air results for live productions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Evaluate new technology and make recommendations regarding equipment selection, software selection and testing with the Engineering Department.
- Assist with setting up demos and training for new or potential equipment and software.
- Assist in developing a yearly budget for control room solutions, repairs, maintenance, training, and updates.
- Manage video inputs and routing requests.
- Assist in archiving, storing, and removing digital content from all control room machines and systems.
- Participate in the selection and hiring of game day/part-time staff and day-to-day management of the operators, including staffing games and non-game events, directing work, providing feedback, and general support.
- Train, teach best practices, and foster the growth, development, collaboration, and innovation of the control room team, including the game day crew.
- Candidate must collaborate with show hosts and producers to determine the execution of show/segment content.
- Assist in scheduling and rehearsals requiring the use of the control room systems and LED displays.
- Candidate must create and implement new processes and procedures to improve department flow and communication.
- Provide status updates, reports, and presentations to the executive team for individual tasks and projects.
- Coordinate with other departments to maximize resource efficiency and content quality.
- Candidate will be assigned other duties as applicable.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree emphasis in Video/Broadcast Production
- 10+ years of live sports, broadcast, and Cable TV Production Experience preferred
- 4+ years of leadership role (within 10+ years of live sports and broadcast experience)
- In-depth experience of live event video production
- In-depth experience interpreting the producer’s vision
- Proficient knowledge of job responsibilities and operations for all Production Control Room team members (Audio, XPression, Dreamcatcher, Camera, Stage manager, etc.)
- Proficient knowledge of video production equipment and software
- Experience in directing video productions
- Love of Sports, in particular the NFL, MLS, College Football
- Exemplify BFOB Core Values
Required Skills
- Control Room experience is required
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Solid writing skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work within strict deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Candidate must be able to handle themselves professionally in changing and challenging situations and be able to react quickly under duress
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence large groups in high-pressure environments
- Candidate must have intimate knowledge of Mercedes-Benz Control room equipment, including Ross Video Systems, Evertz Dreamcatcher, Ross Acuity Switcher, Grass Valley Cameras, etc.
- Candidate must be proficient in all aspects of graphic and video post-production, including (but not limited to) Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Illustrator, Photoshop) and any associated plug-ins.
- Candidate must possess strong graphic production skills and a thorough, hands-on working knowledge of video, HD display operations, and integrated audio in a live sports entertainment environment.
- Candidate must be able to work well with other graphic producers, video editors, and game presentation staff in order to collaborate and establish an effective workflow within the team environment.
- Candidate must be able to adapt to ever-changing requests, design edits, and/or revisions and must be able to take direction and produce an approved finished product on time
- Candidate must be flexible in working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when needed
