Lansing Gameday Positions

The Lansing Lugnuts, Class-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, are heading into their 15th season “Going Nuts” in Michigan’s capital city. Featured in USA Today and on CNN for their successes, the Lugnuts make their home at beautiful Oldsmobile Park.

Built in 1996 for $20 million, Olds Park seats 11,000, hosts 18 suites, and features multiple private picnic areas. The park continues to be the key component in revitalizing Lansing’s downtown while providing fun, affordable, family entertainment to fans in Mid-Michigan and beyond. The Lugnuts play in a beautifully updated Oldsmobile Park, as the stadium recently underwent a $3MM renovation which features new seats throughout the park, suite and picnic venue updates, and a brand new bar and banquet facility called The Clubhouse.

The Lugnuts are eager to add talented, enthusiastic individuals to our game day team! Please view the current job openings below, and to apply for any gameday positions, please send your resume and cover letter (or Lugnuts application available at the bottom of this page) to Rebekah Butler in our HR Dept (email: rbutler@lansinglugnuts.com, fax: 517-485-4518). Thank you for your interest in the Lugnuts!

Public Address (PA) Announcer

Job Description: The Public Address (PA) Announcer is responsible for being the voice behind the Lansing Lugnuts during every home game.  This person will be required to announce all promotions and introduce all players.  The ideal candidate must have a great speaking voice with high energy and enthusiasm at all times. 

The PA Announcer must be able to control a soundboard, computer and CD player to execute all music and sound effects during the game. Candidates must be able to multitask and have a good understanding of baseball.  Radio station experience and a strong knowledge of music are beneficial, but not necessary. 

Hours:
The Lugnuts’ season consists of 71 home games that are played between April and September.  Working as the main PA Announcer requires you to be the primary voice for the team, working all of the games.  The position includes training in March as well. 

State Date: March, 2010

Compensation: $50 per game

Contact: With questions about this position, please contact our Marketing Director, Julia Janssen at 517-485-4500 ext.270.  To apply for this gameday position, please submit your resume and cover letter, or a Lugnuts application, to Rebekah Butler in our HR Dept at rbutler@lansinglugnuts.com or fax to 517-485-4518.  Thank you for your interest in the Lugnuts!

Press Box Staff

Job Description: The press box staff works cooperatively as a part of the Lugnuts’ in-game entertainment staff. Individuals have the opportunity to rotate and learn all positions within the press box as defined below.

Preferred qualifications for any press box position include: strong editing background; work with digital editing systems and software such as Adobe After Effects and Premier is a plus; experience with video production, including familiarity with video equipment, cameras and switcher equipment; strong computer skills, including skills with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are a plus; well organized with the ability to think quickly in stressful situations; and the ability to work with people in a coordinated effort.

• Switcher/Technical Director
  The Switcher is directly responsible for operation of the video switcher during all elements of Lugnuts’ games. This person is also responsible for communicating upcoming game day events and live camera shots needed with all camera operators.
  
  
• Mono & LED Board Operator
  The Mono & LED Board Operator is responsible for the operation of the Lansing Lugnuts’ mono board and outfield wall LED video boards before and during Lugnuts’ games.  The person is also directly responsible for creating graphics and text for the video boards and coordinating scoreboard projects with the Marketing department. 
  
  
• Video Board Operator
  The Video Board Operator is responsible for the operation of the Lansing Lugnuts’ LED video scoreboard before and during Lugnuts’ games.  The person is also directly responsible for loading and managing all graphics and video and coordinating scoreboard projects with the Marketing department.
  
  
• Video Camera Operator
  Responsible for the operation of the Lansing Lugnuts’ video camera before and during Lugnuts’ games.  The person is directly responsible for following live game action, in-game contests, and crowd shots. 
  
  
• Video Replay Operator
  Responsible for the operation of the Lansing Lugnuts’ video replays on the LED video board during Lugnuts’ games.  The person is also directly responsible for organizing, editing, and compiling clips and editing a pre-game highlight video for each game.

Hours:
The Lugnuts’ season consists of 71 home games that are played between April and September.  Working in the Press Box requires you to have a flexible schedule which will include Friday, Saturday and Sunday hours as well as a commitment of approximately 50 of the 71 team home games. The position includes training in March as well. 

State Date: March, 2010

Compensation: $45 per game

Contact: With questions about this position, please contact our Marketing Director, Julia Janssen at 517-485-4500 ext.270.  To apply for this gameday position, please submit your resume and cover letter, or a Lugnuts application, to Rebekah Butler in our HR Dept at rbutler@lansinglugnuts.com or fax to 517-485-4518.  Thank you for your interest in the Lugnuts!