Creative Services and Graphic Design Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Position Overview:
The Assistant, Creative Services role with the Altoona Curve offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills in video production, animation, and graphic design in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in video editing, animation, and graphic design, as well as a strong ability to troubleshoot technical issues under pressure. Creativity, organization, and a proactive approach are essential for success in this role.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
• Off Season/Non-Game Days:
• Create and edit videos/animations for the videoboard
• Create and edit promotional commercials for the Altoona curve
• Create scripts for Sponsor video spots used during the pregame
• Assist in the creation of sponsorship packages
• Create highlight packages for use by opposing team, Curve social media use, or news stations
• Assist in the creation of headshot templates for game-day use (Curve Themed and Themed Nights)
• Assist in the creation of graphics for use on the videoboard and marquees
• Consistently upload and organize the audio Click Effects library for gameday use
• Consistently update team graphics as new players arrive
• Graphics and projects that are completed must be approved by the Senior Manager, Creative Services
• Assist with baseball related social media posts, all non-game day posts should be coordinated with the Coordinator of social media.

Gamedays:
• Assist in game-day responsibilities such as running the audio-board
• Assist in problems that occur during game-day such as faulty camera cable or an audio issue in the ballpark.
• Update digital lineup boards and conference standings graphics.
• Assist in game-day preparation, camera setup, production scripts, pa scripts
• Will be directing and training other production staff for Pittsburgh Sports Net televised games

Minimum Requirements:
• Experience with programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar tools for creating and editing videos and animations.
• Skilled in using graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator to create high-quality visuals for videoboards, marquees, and themed nights.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly during game-day operations, including camera setup, faulty cables, and audio problems.
• Experience in organizing and maintaining digital assets, such as the Click Effects audio library and team graphics, for easy access and use.
• A demonstrated ability to develop compelling video scripts, promotional commercials, sponsorship packages, and highlight reels.
• Familiarity with production scripts, PA scripts, and updating digital lineup boards and standings graphics during live events.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to the varying demands of both game days and off-season responsibilities.