Job Title: Digital Displays Specialist Internship
Department: Creative & AV
Reports To: Director of Creative & AV
Location: Hertz Arena
Job Summary:
The Digital Displays Specialist creates, programs, and oversees video and graphic asset traffic for all digital and LED displays at Hertz Arena, including the center-hung video board, LED ribbons and vomitory boards, outdoor marquees, concourse and event-level displays, and IPTV displays. This role will be responsible for assisting and overseeing a streamlined and efficient workflow, ensuring all assets are properly organized, loaded, and scheduled for Florida Everblades Games, Concerts, and Corporate Events.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in overseeing the digital displays and content management systems within Hertz Arena; create initial templates/animations, execute workflows, and ensure systems work as intended.
- Assist in programming for event-specific executions, creating a streamlined process for all forms of audio/visual elements (video playback, LED graphics, audio, and lighting) to be easily controlled via a dashboard setup.
- Assist in creating and supervising a workflow and process for all digital displays at Hertz Arena.
- Create motion graphics for in-arena LED signage and various other displays at the request of the Corporate Partnerships team.
- Collaborate with the Creative team to ensure all content follows brand guidelines and the in-game look and feel.
- Maintain an active and organized synced playlist of all sponsored LED signage for in-game LEDs and vomitory sequences, coordinating directly with the corporate partnerships team to review content and quality control for every aspect of playback and timing.
- Maintain an impeccably organized folder structure of transcoded content, ensuring reference files are placed in proper locations and storage is maximized.
- Monitor, report, troubleshoot, and deploy resources as required to address technical breakdowns within the systems.
- Assist the Marketing, Creative & AV teams as needed.
- Create graphics in response to events-in-progress and develop motion graphics on the fly to capture and deliver content in a timely fashion.
- Contribute new ideas and execute engaging, fan-focused content for all games at Hertz Arena.
- Liaise with Creative/AV, Corporate Partnerships, Marketing, Food & Beverage, Event Management, and Hockey Operations to ensure timely execution of all events and content needs, confirming that incoming content meets specifications and is delivered within realistic time frames.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in television, communications, animation, digital media, motion graphics, or equivalent experience.
- Able to receive college credit for your internship
- Graphic design and animation software experience preferred: Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- 3D design experience is preferred
- Knowledge of baseline control room production is required.
- General professional hockey knowledge is strongly preferred.
- Experience with asset management is a plus.
- Ability to oversee and instruct freelancers and part-time staff to support production goals.
- Must be willing and able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to lift over 25+ pounds for deliveries, giveaways,, etc.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to collaborate and work well in a team environment with all front office departments.
- Strong work ethic and positive demeanor with a desire to build a career in professional sports.
- Highly coachable, team player with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
