Control Room Production Assistant

Do you want to work for a Championship organization? We have the job for you! The Miami HEAT Broadcast Service team is hiring a Control Room Production Assistant! The Control Room Production Assistant (DAKTRONICS) is responsible for ensuring all Daktronics Show Control content is loaded and programmed for use during all HEAT home games and arena events. This position requires availability to work HEAT home games as well as other concerts and events assigned by the Director.  Must be able to learn and operate all control room equipment as a back-up or main operator. This position assists the Graphics Manager to carry out the day-to-day operations of the Daktronics Content Management System.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following are examples of the various functions required. The job requirements are not limited to the items on this list.

• Maintain and update Daktronics Show Control equipment as necessary.


• Organize, follow naming rules, content delivery, and file management of all LED content.


• Program all content delivered from internal and external design teams.


• Work with templates used during events using Daktronics Show Control.


• Fill in or serve as main Show Control operator on event days.


• Work closely with the Motion Graphics department to ensure style guides are followed and executed for the video board and all LED surfaces in the arena bowl.


• Edit basic After Effects and Photoshop projects to be used for video playback.


• Must be able to learn and operate Arena Broadcast systems; KVM Systems, and Intercom Systems.


• Any other task assigned by the Director of Arena Video Productions and Graphics Manager.

Desired Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must have a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.


• Must be comfortable to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment


• Keep a professional demeanor with the ability to get along with fans, staff members, players, coaches, and front-office executives.


• Knowledge of Daktronics Show Control (Scripting and Operation)


• Proficient in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite: After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Technical Certificate in Broadcasting/Television Production/Media Production/Graphic Design.


• 1+ year of live production experience.


• 1+ year of programming Daktronics Show Control, Content Studio, Display Studio, and Venus Software.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender/gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. EOE & DFWP.