Knoxville Ice Bears
Game-Day Graphics Operator / DJ Assistant
Knoxville Ice Bears - Part Time
KNOXVILLE · TN
Live Event Production: Announcers, DJs, MCs · Audio/Video Editing and Production · Media/Video Production
$100 / game
2
1
hours ago
Game-Day Graphics Operator / DJ Assistant
Position Summary
The Knoxville Ice Bears are seeking a focused, adaptable, and technically minded Game-Day Graphics Operator / DJ Assistant to help operate in-game graphics, video board elements, music, sound effects, and projector activations during home games and live events.
This role is responsible for running the team’s graphics machine and supporting the flow of game presentation in real time. The ideal candidate is comfortable working under pressure, can react quickly to live game situations, and understands the importance of timing, accuracy, and communication during a fast-paced sports production.
This position may also assist with the in-arena DJ setup, including music playback, sound effects, playlists, and live game-day audio cues.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate the team’s graphics machine during Knoxville Ice Bears home games and events
- Run in-game graphics, prompts, sponsor elements, fan engagement content, player features, and video board assets
- Operate and manage software and control tools such as ProPresenter, Stream Deck, BitFocus Companion, Uno Overlays, and similar production systems
- Trigger graphics, overlays, animations, lower thirds, prompts, and other content accurately and on time
- Adapt quickly to live game situations, including goals, penalties, power plays, intermission activities, sponsor reads, crowd prompts, and last-minute changes
- Communicate with the director, game presentation staff, PA announcer, camera operators, replay, DJ, and production crew during games
- Assist with the DJ setup when needed, including Spotify, djay, sound effects, playlists, walk-up music, crowd prompts, and in-game music cues
- Activate and manage projector content through Luxedo systems in a timely and accurate manner
- Ensure sponsor graphics, promotional elements, theme-night content, and game-day assets are played according to the script
- Help prepare, test, organize, and load graphics, audio, playlists, sponsor content, and projector files before games
- Troubleshoot basic software, computer, connection, and playback issues during setup and live production
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workflow for game-day graphics and audio assets
- Support the game presentation team with other production needs as assigned
Required Skills
- Ability to operate or quickly learn ProPresenter
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn Stream Deck and BitFocus Companion
- Familiarity with graphics or overlay systems such as Uno Overlays or similar platforms
- Comfortable working with playlists, music playback, and sound effect systems
- Ability to follow a live game script while also adapting to changes in real time
- Strong timing, focus, and attention to detail
- Ability to stay calm and make quick decisions during live production
- Strong communication skills and ability to take direction over headset or from production staff
- Basic computer troubleshooting skills
- Availability for Knoxville Ice Bears home games is required
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and flexible game-day hours as needed
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience with live sports production, video boards, esports, church production, concerts, theater, or live events
- Experience using ProPresenter in a live production environment
- Experience programming or operating Stream Deck and BitFocus Companion
- Experience with Luxedo or projector mapping systems
- Basic knowledge of hockey game flow, including goals, penalties, power plays, intermissions, stoppages, and timeouts
- Experience running music, sound effects, or DJ software during live events
- Familiarity with Spotify, djay, soundboard software, audio interfaces, and live event audio cues
- Strong understanding of timing, crowd energy, and in-arena entertainment
- Ability to troubleshoot under pressure without disrupting the show
- Comfortable working in a control room or production booth environment
Game-Day Responsibilities May Include
- Starting pregame graphics and countdown elements
- Triggering player headshots, starting lineups, sponsor graphics, crowd prompts, and animations
- Activating goal, power play, penalty kill, intermission, and final score graphics
- Running theme-night visuals, promotional graphics, and sponsored content
- Triggering sound effects, music stings, walk-in music, or crowd hype audio when assigned
- Managing or assisting with Luxedo projector activations at the correct moments
- Following the game script while adjusting to live changes from the director or game presentation staff
- Ensuring all graphics and audio cues are accurate, timely, and professional
Qualifications
- Experience operating computers, media playback software, graphics systems, or live production tools
- Strong attention to detail and ability to execute cues accurately
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, live event environment
- Must be adaptable and able to make quick changes on the fly
- Must be punctual, reliable, and prepared before doors open
- Must be comfortable receiving direction during live production
- Must be available for Knoxville Ice Bears home games, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to remain focused for the duration of a live hockey game and related pregame/postgame responsibilities
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience operating graphics and audio systems for a professional hockey team
- Experience working in a live sports control room environment
- Exposure to video board production, sponsor fulfillment, game presentation, and fan engagement
- Opportunity to work with tools such as ProPresenter, Stream Deck, BitFocus Companion, Uno Overlays, Luxedo, and DJ software
- Real-world experience reacting to live game situations and executing a professional in-arena show
Ideal Candidate
- Technically comfortable and quick to learn new systems
- Calm under pressure and able to adapt in real time
- Detail-oriented with strong timing and awareness
- Reliable, punctual, and prepared
- Comfortable taking direction and communicating with a live production crew
- Understands that timing is everything in game presentation
- Enjoys music, graphics, live events, sports, and fan engagement
- Can balance creativity with accuracy and professionalism
Additional Notes
This is a game-day position that requires availability for Knoxville Ice Bears home games and select team events. Hours may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended game-day schedules.
The Graphics Operator / DJ Assistant will play an important role in keeping the in-arena show moving smoothly, ensuring graphics, music, sound effects, and projector activations happen at the right time and support the overall fan 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.
Job Questions:
Are you able to work around holidays and spring break?
Do you have access to your own transportation to the Knoxville Civic Coliseum
