PLAY-BY-PLAY BROADCASTING
TWO INTERN POSITIONS
The Cotuit Kettleers are seeking aspiring sports broadcasters and multimedia journalists to serve as play-by-play broadcasters during the Cape Cod Baseball League season.
Broadcasters serve as the voices and on-camera personalities of the Kettleers while contributing to the complete broadcast and media operation. In addition to calling games, broadcasters prepare game information, conduct interviews, participate in pregame and postgame coverage and create digital video content throughout the summer.
The position is designed to provide meaningful professional development and portfolio experience for individuals pursuing careers in sports broadcasting, journalism and sports media.
Key Responsbilities
- Provide play-by-play coverage of Kettleers games at home and on the road.
- Research players, teams, statistics and storylines and prepare game notes before each broadcast.
- Participate in pregame production meetings and identify potential graphics, interviews and storylines with the Technical Director.
- Host and contribute to pregame and postgame programming.
- Conduct player, coach and guest interviews.
- Appear on camera for broadcast and digital content when appropriate.
- Work closely with the Technical Director and production staff throughout games.
- Create video features and other digital content during the season.
- Record sponsor and promotional reads when necessary.
- Work collaboratively with fellow broadcasters and adapt to a television-style production environment.
- Assist visiting broadcasters with setup when necessary.
- Represent the Cotuit Kettleers professionally at home, on the road and in the community.
- Learn about the history of the Kettleers, Lowell Park and the Cotuit community and incorporate that knowledge into broadcasts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous play-by-play broadcasting experience strongly preferred.
- Strong baseball knowledge and understanding of game situations.
- Strong preparation, research and storytelling habits.
- Journalism, broadcasting, communications or related academic experience preferred.
- Interviewing and writing experience.
- Comfortable appearing on camera and working with another broadcaster as a conversational partner.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with a live production team.
- Strong professionalism and willingness to accept coaching and feedback.
- Applicants should provide a play-by-play reel or extended broadcast sample.
Developmental Focus
The goal of the position is not simply to give broadcasters innings on the air, but to help them become better broadcasters over the course of the summer through preparation, repetition, feedback, interviews, on-camera work and collaboration with a professional-style production team.
VIDEO PRODUCTION MANAGER/BROADCAST SUPERVISOR
The Cotuit Kettleers are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled video production manager/broadcast supervisor to oversee the club's broadcast and video production operation during the Cape Cod Baseball League season.
This individual is responsible for the overall preparation, reliability and development of the Kettleers' broadcast system and production staff. The manager oversees the technical infrastructure used for home and road broadcasts, trains and supervises production personnel, establishes workflows, maintains equipment and documentation, and ensures that each member of the production team is prepared to perform their assigned role.
The Production Manager should understand the complete broadcast system well enough to diagnose problems, train others and coordinate technical solutions across video, audio, graphics, networking and streaming. The position is responsible for managing the production operation rather than serving as the live Technical Director for every broadcast.
*telecasts are for home games, audio only broadcasts for road games.
Key Responsibilities
Production Management
- Oversee the Kettleers' broadcast and video production operation.
- Supervise, train and mentor production and broadcast interns.
- Assign game-day production roles and establish clear responsibilities before the season, and adjust as necessary during the season.
- Work closely with the Technical Director and broadcasters to prepare each home broadcast.
- Create and maintain production schedules, checklists, operating procedures and technical documentation.
- Evaluate broadcasts and identify opportunities for continued improvement.
- Maintain a professional, collaborative production environment and positive working relationships with interns and staff.
- Serve as host contact and coordinator with any CCBL League TV or radio broadcast at Lowell Park.
Broadcast Systems & Technical Oversight
- Maintain and oversee the Kettleers' vMix production environment for home and road broadcasts.
- Maintain NDI-based video workflows, PTZOptics camera systems and IP-connected broadcast equipment.
- Oversee Singular.Live graphics integration and season preparation.
- Oversee Dante and digital-audio workflows, including broadcaster monitoring and field/crowd audio.
- Maintain streaming-platform integrations, including YouTube and league platforms.
- Monitor overall broadcast quality and troubleshoot video, audio, networking, graphics and streaming problems when necessary.
- Ensure production files, presets and critical system settings are prepared and backed up.
Equipment, Documentation & Staff Development
- Maintain cameras, computers, audio equipment, network hardware and other broadcast equipment.
- Oversee preseason setup, in-season maintenance and end-of-season equipment breakdown and storage.
- Maintain an accurate equipment inventory and system documentation, including signal flow and network information.
- Document equipment operation, best practices, key responsibilities and troubleshooting procedures.
- Provide hands-on training in vMix, Singular.Live, PTZ operation, replay, audio and basic network troubleshooting.
- Cross-train staff so critical technical knowledge is not concentrated in one person.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in live sports production or broadcasting.
- Strong working knowledge of vMix or comparable live-production software.
- Experience with PTZ camera systems, NDI/IP video workflows and live streaming platforms.
- Familiarity with Dante or other networked-audio systems and digital audio consoles.
- Working knowledge of computer networking fundamentals.
- Experience with Singular.Live or comparable broadcast-graphics systems.
- Strong technical troubleshooting, communication, leadership and organizational skills.
- Previous experience supervising or training a small production team preferred.
- Baseball or live sports-production experience preferred.
- Availability for evening and weekend games throughout the season.
Role Focus
The Production Manager runs the operation. The central question for the position is: What needs to happen for the system and staff to be ready to broadcast tonight?
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
The Cotuit Kettleers are seeking a technically capable and decisive technical director/producer to direct home game broadcasts throughout the Cape Cod Baseball League season.
The Technical Director operates the primary vMix production and is responsible for the execution of the live show. The TD determines what viewers see, directs camera coverage, cues graphics and replay, communicates with the broadcast booth and maintains the pace and continuity of the production.
The Technical Director works under the supervision of the Video Production Manager / Broadcast Supervisor, who oversees the larger broadcast operation and technical system.
Key Responsibilities
Live Broadcast Production
- Operate vMix during live home broadcasts.
- Perform live camera switching and maintain awareness of Preview, Program and upcoming production elements.
- Direct multi-camera coverage with the PTZ Camera Operator.
- Cue graphics and instant replay at appropriate moments.
- Coordinate prerecorded elements, sponsor content and other video sources.
- Monitor the final Program output and maintain appropriate pacing and visual continuity.
- Adjust the production in real time as game situations change.
Production Coordination
- Work with broadcasters before each game to prepare the rundown and identify storylines, statistics and potential graphics.
- Communicate clearly and efficiently with the PTZ Camera Operator, Graphics / Replay Operator and Score Bug Operator / Production Assistant.
- Coordinate with the broadcast booth on interviews, segments, graphics and other production elements.
- Assist with pregame production checks and verify necessary video sources are available.
- Identify technical issues and communicate them to the Production Manager when necessary.
- Help maintain a professional and organized production room.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a live sports-production environment strongly preferred.
- Experience with vMix, TriCaster, OBS or another live-switching platform.
- Strong understanding of baseball game flow and the ability to anticipate the next shot or production need.
- Experience directing cameras or switching a multi-camera production preferred.
- Basic understanding of broadcast graphics, instant replay, audio and streaming.
- Strong communication, timing and decision-making skills.
- Ability to remain composed while handling several live responsibilities simultaneously.
- Availability for evening and weekend games throughout the season.
Role Focus
The Technical Director runs the show. The central question for the position is: What should be on screen right now - and what needs to be ready next?
GRAPHICS REPLAY OPERATOR
The Cotuit Kettleers are seeking a detail-oriented and technically driven graphics/replay operator to support live home broadcasts throughout the Cape Cod Baseball League season.
This individual plays an important role in delivering a professional-quality broadcast by operating Singular.Live graphics, preparing broadcast graphic elements and managing instant replay. The operator works closely with the Technical Director, broadcasters and other production staff throughout each game.
The role requires strong attention to detail, baseball awareness and the ability to execute accurately in a fast-paced live environment. This is a broadcast-production position and is separate from social media graphics responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Broadcast Graphics
- Operate and manage live broadcast graphics using Singular.Live.
- Prepare lower thirds, player graphics, starting lineups, starting pitchers, standings, schedules, sponsor elements and other full-screen graphics.
- Build and update graphic templates throughout the season as needed.
- Input and verify player statistics, names and game information for accuracy.
- Load and trigger graphics during live broadcasts.
- Coordinate with the Technical Director and broadcasters on graphic timing and availability.
- Maintain organized graphic files, templates and assets.
Instant Replay
- Capture, tag and organize significant game moments for replay.
- Select appropriate replay angles and prepare them for the Technical Director.
- Execute slow-motion and highlight replays as directed.
- Build quick-turnaround replay sequences during innings and between plays when appropriate.
- Maintain an organized clip library for postgame content and highlights.
Production Support
- Anticipate graphic and replay opportunities based on game flow.
- Communicate clearly with the Technical Director, camera operator and broadcasters.
- Monitor graphics and replay systems for technical problems and assist with minor troubleshooting.
- Assist with pregame setup, file organization and postgame media management when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop strongly preferred.
- Experience with Singular.Live or comparable broadcast-graphics software preferred.
- Experience with vMix Replay or another instant-replay platform helpful.
- Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro experience is valuable.
- Strong understanding of baseball game flow and scoring.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to multitask and react quickly in a fast-paced live-production environment.
- Previous live sports-production experience preferred.
- Availability for evening and weekend games throughout the season.
Role Focus
The Graphics / Replay Operator should constantly be asking two questions: Do we need to see that again? What information would make this moment more meaningful?
PTZ CAMERA OPERATOR
The Cotuit Kettleers are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented PTZ camera operator to support the team's live broadcast and video production during the Cape Cod Baseball League season.
The operator controls multiple PTZOptics cameras from the production room using a joystick controller and works closely with the Technical Director to provide dynamic coverage of live game action.
The ideal candidate understands baseball, responds quickly to changing game situations and can consistently create clean, professional shot composition. Previous PTZ experience is helpful, but the ability to anticipate baseball and learn the established camera workflow is equally important.
Key Responsibilities
Live Camera Operation
- Operate the Kettleers' PTZOptics cameras using the SuperJoy joystick controller.
- Execute smooth pan, tilt and zoom movements during live game coverage.
- Maintain proper framing of pitchers, hitters, runners, defensive players, dugouts and crowd shots.
- Follow direction from the Technical Director and respond quickly to requested shots.
- Recall and adjust established camera presets as needed.
- Anticipate where the next useful shot is likely to occur.
- Reposition cameras while they are off-air and avoid unnecessary movement while a camera is live.
Visual Storytelling
- Capture the action, then show the result and find the reaction.
- Capture player, coach and crowd reactions following important moments.
- Provide shots of defensive positioning, bullpen activity, on-deck hitters and other game context.
- Find creative shots that showcase Lowell Park, the crowd and the Cotuit community.
- Maintain visual continuity between camera angles and anticipate potential replay or graphics needs.
Equipment & Production Support
- Verify camera connectivity, control and basic picture quality before broadcasts.
- Assist with setup and positioning of PTZOptics cameras when necessary.
- Monitor camera feeds for framing or picture-quality problems.
- Communicate clearly with the Technical Director and production team during live events.
- Assist with equipment breakdown and storage when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of baseball game flow.
- Previous camera or live sports-production experience preferred.
- PTZ-camera experience helpful but not required.
- Understanding of basic camera framing and composition.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to react quickly to live game action.
- Ability to receive and execute concise production cues.
- Strong communication skills and dependability in a live-production environment.
- Availability for evening and weekend games throughout the season.
Camera Philosophy
Capture the action. Show the result. Find the reaction. Reset and be ready for what's next.