Field Operations Associate

Job Title:  Field Operations Associate Classification: Exempt Reports to: Sr. Manager, Operations Location: Minneapolis, MN Our Story BallerTV is a venture-backed startup building the world's largest sports network from the ground up. In 2021, BallerTV live streamed over 300,000 youth basketball, volleyball, soccer and lacrosse games, powered by groundbreaking autonomous video capture and logistics technology. Similar to the early days of ESPN, BallerTV is rapidly expanding the spectrum of sports coverage and changing the landscape of sports broadcasting.   Why BallerTV? Competitive Salary Generous Equity stock options Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Plan Unlimited Vacation Immediate impact on the growth of the business Job Summary  The Field Operations Associate position will be a member of our ‘Strike Force’ team within BallerTV’s Operations/Event department.  The Strike Force team’s mission is to have its members deliver top notch execution at BallerTV’s high-profile livestreamed events.  Execution involves successfully filming all games with BallerTV’s automated capture technology with a high degree of quality and consistency.  It also involves establishing on-site brand presence through signage and other distributed marketing materials. Members of this elite strike force team will consistently be out on the road at events in different cities across the country.  Weekly travel commitments will usually fall between the Wed/Thur to Sun/Mon time period depending on the event assignment.  The Field Operations Associate will be expected to be available to travel a minimum of 5 of every 6 weekends in a row with weekly off-time occurring early in each work week.    Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Lead the on-site execution team at BallerTV-covered youth sporting events.  Execution involves managing other site leads, setting up BallerTV automated filming equipment & software, monitoring livestream videos, working with scorekeepers, distributing marketing materials, and interacting with BallerTV customers.    Communicate and collaborate with other BallerTV teams across Planning, Logistics, Event Monitoring Support, Training, Ops Excellence etc to ensure event success.   Audit certain BallerTV events to assess overall quality, adherence to standards, and to observe and review other staff at the event Conduct in-person event execution training for new BallerTV site leads Visit youth sporting venues to test internet speeds and scout venue layouts - writing event recap reports that include pictures, screenshots, feedback on staff, product, internet, & other learnings Basic Qualifications  At least 3 years of experience managing people in a leadership role Preferred Qualifications - A detail and process-oriented individual with a high bar for what great event execution looks like - A hustler who’s willing to roll up his/her sleeves and do whatever it takes to make each event a success.  You’ll need endurance as you’ll be on your feet and moving at every event all day long - A creative problem-solver who keeps calm under pressure  - A combination of strong written and verbal communication skills.   The ability to switch between big picture strategic thinking and tactical execution. - A results-oriented, holding yourself and others accountable, approach - Comfort with ambiguity and change. A self-starter that thrives in an environment where all the information is not necessarily always available  - Experience working at live events or in event production is certainly a plus! Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities Working Conditions  This position spends most of her/his time sitting or standing in an office or facility Travel Requirements  This position requires travel - up to 75% of the time  Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work Authorization/Security Clearance There is no visa or H-1B sponsorship.  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.