Skycam Utility: Chicago Live Football Production

Casting Companion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Part time

Job summary

MING Entertainment is hiring a Skycam Utility crew member for ESPN's Monday Night Football remote broadcast at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The assignment is scheduled for September 28, 2026, supporting the Philadelphia @ Chicago game production.

The role involves hands-on work with the Technical Operations team during game-day setup, broadcast operations, and strike. You will monitor Skycam cables, assist with equipment movement, and work at elevated locations as required.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working at heights.
• Able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Physically demanding setup and strike duties.
• Able to assist with unloading trucks and transporting broadcast equipment.
• Strong attention to detail when monitoring Skycam cables and reels.
• Must follow instructions and communicate effectively with the technical crew.
• Dependable and able to work in a fast-paced live TV environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Technical Operations during setup, game-day production, and strike.
• Monitor the Skycam cables and reels during broadcast operations.
• Help ensure Skycam cables remain clear and do not become tangled.
• Stay alert to cable movement and communicate potential issues to the technical crew.
• Assist with unloading broadcast trucks during production setup.
• Load equipment and cases back onto production trucks during strike.
• Carry and move broadcast equipment as directed.
• Assist with transporting and positioning technical equipment throughout the venue.
• Work in elevated stadium areas or catwalks when required.
• Follow safety procedures and technical instructions throughout the assignment.
• Respond quickly to changing needs in a fast-paced live sports production environment.

Skills

Comfortable with heights

Lift up to 40 lbs

Physical stamina

Team coordination

Climb stadium catwalks

Reliability

Effective communicator

Job description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Skycam Utility crew member for ESPN's Monday Night Football remote broadcast at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The assignment is scheduled for September 28, 2026, supporting the Philadelphia @ Chicago game production.

The role involves hands-on work with the Technical Operations team during game-day setup, broadcast operations, and strike. You will monitor Skycam cables, assist with equipment movement, and work at elevated locations as required.