Character Generator

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300 venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Position Summary:

The Character Generator operates the graphics system, Ross Xpression, for the venue. This position is responsible for operating the graphical information that goes on the video board for live events. The character generator generally has the most pre-production time allotted to it due to the heavy workload of the position. Additionally, this role meets with the director and goes over every graphic element, aspect of the script, and is responsible for the creation and display graphics throughout the stadium and/or arena.

Essential Functions:

• Operate CG computer (Ross Xpression, Avid Deko 3000) interface to play graphics during event
• Create sponsor elements, sales and event related messages as requested, build and playback graphic sequence based on the show/event script provided by the show producer including lower thirds, bugs, and full-screens.
• Import file based graphics, templates and fonts into the CG computer. Test and ensure that all graphics are in line with the overall style guide for the event before the show starts. Make on-the-fly edits as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalency
• A minimum of 1-2 years of related work experience
• General computer knowledge and operation
• Ability to successfully handle multiple priorities and projects
• Must be a very organized person able to handle many jobs and pressure
• Must have a flexible schedule, with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• The ability to demonstrate dependability and reliability by being punctual, working assigned and varying shifts, and completing responsibilities in a timely manner are required.
• Must have the ability to stand, sit, crouch, and bend throughout the course of daily activities.
• Ability to work in various climates based on the environment.
• Must have the ability to stand or sit in one location for a minimum of four hours at a time.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Must have software/program experience (on the CG computer that's being used at the stadium or arena).
• Experience with digital playback systems a plus

Pay Transparency: $30.00 - $35.00

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.