Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Control Room Technician

POSITION TYPE: Part Time, Non-Exempt

COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC

LOCATION: SAP Center & Tech CU Arena

REPORTS TO: Technical Services Senior Production Manager

POSTING DATED: September 2024

PAY RATE: $35.00 per hour - (Dependent Upon Experience)

Position Summary :

Sharks Sports & Entertainment is looking for skilled audio-visual technicians with a positive can-do attitude and a passion for live production.

Control Room Technicians execute the in-venue presentation of each game / event at SAP Center and Tech CU Arena, entertaining and engaging crowds upwards of 17,000 people and helping to enhance the home ice advantage for the San Jose Sharks, San Jose Barracuda, and Bay Area Panthers.

There are several specific roles that make up the event presentation crew for any game or event. Successful candidates for the Control Room Technical position will have demonstrated experience/ability in one or more of the following roles:

• Show Director
• Technical Director
• Engineer In Charge
• Video Engineer (Shading)
• Audio Engineer
• Lighting Operator
• Camera Operators
• Replay Operator
• Video Playback Operator
• Signage Operator
• Graphics Operator
• Font Assist / Stats
• Utility

Essential Functions :

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment, exhibit close attention to detail, follow direction/cues and stay highly task-focused during events.
• Good organizational and critical thinking / trouble-shooting / problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet appearance standards

Qualifications :

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a live (or live-to-tape) production environment. (3-5+ years preferred.) Acceptable experience includes, but is not limited to, radio/television, video production or live event presentation.
• Experience with any of the following is a plus:

  • Daktronics display software

  • Ross Carbonite or Grass Valley Karrera switchers

  • Ross Xpression

  • EVS replay

  • Dante audio network

  • Q-Sys control system

  • Lighting systems

  • IPTV systems (ie Wipro, Triple Play)

  • NHL stats platforms (TVI Hits, Stripe/Oasis, SMT, etc)

  • Live web-streaming

  • Knowledge of electronics

  • General IT / networking / computer skills

  • Terminating cables or running cables through walls, ceilings, etc.

  • Knowledge of mounting hardware and ability to mount televisions securely to walls, ceilings, etc.

  • Adobe Creative Cloud (AE, Premiere, Photoshop, etc)

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PPT, etc)

• Be committed to "world class" operations in terms of a professional business; understand the needs SSE vision and purpose so that the objectives are achieved
• Ability to exercise creativity, initiative and good judgment in the handling of all Technical Services functions.
• Able to work flexible working hours including weekends, nights, and holidays
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) after meeting hour requirements
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee recognition program
• Complimentary or discounted sports and event tickets
• Discount in the Sharks Pro Shop
• Food and beverage discounts when working (excluding alcohol)
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Give Virtual Care (GVC)
• Complimentary Barracuda tickets
• Complimentary ice skating at Sharks Ice (San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland)
• Discount on various hockey programs at Sharks Ice
• Fun work environment
• An inclusive culture that values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE's commitment to change with impact on our community and industry

This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Summary :

Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment ("SSE") has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:

T - Team success is more important than individual success

E - Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do

A - Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions

M - More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones

T - Trust that all teammates have the best intentions

E - Empower all teammates to make informed decisions

A - Always say what you really mean and do what you say

L - Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them

We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications - in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans' status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE's HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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