Job Title: Music Operations (Game Day/Seasonal)
Department: Game Operations & Activations
Reports To: Manager of Game Operations & Activations
Location: WesBanco Arena – Wheeling, WV
Position Type: Seasonal / Part-Time / Game Day
Position Overview:
The Wheeling Nailers are seeking a passionate and reliable individual to join our Game Operations team as a Music Operator for the 2025–26 hockey season. This position plays a key role in enhancing the in-game atmosphere through strategic music playback and audio cues. The ideal candidate will bring energy, timing, and creativity to every game, helping to create an unforgettable fan experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate music playback and audio cues during all home games in coordination with the game script and live events
- Maintain proper timing of music beds, goal songs, penalties, power plays, timeouts, and other in-game prompts
- Collaborate closely with the Game Operations team, PA announcer, mascot, promo team, and video crew to ensure a seamless game day experience
- Assist in setup, testing, and troubleshooting of audio equipment prior to each game
- Stay in tune with fan engagement trends and suggest new music or audio content as needed
- Adhere to team branding, timing guidelines, and NHL/ECHL regulations
Required Qualifications:
- Strong working knowledge of hockey rules and gameplay is a must (e.g., penalties, power plays, icing, offsides, etc.)
- Prior DJ experience, live music operating, or relevant audio control experience strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of music/audio playback systems
- Strong sense of timing, situational awareness, and crowd energy
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled (based on game schedule)
- Reliability, attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset
- Passion for hockey and live entertainment is a plus
Compensation:
This is a paid seasonal, part-time position. Rate to be discussed based on experience.
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.
