FALCONS IN-GAME HOST
About Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. The stadium host numerous other sports and entertainment events. The multi-purpose venue features a flexible capacity that can expand to up to 83,000 seats; a retractable roof structure inspired by the oculus in the ancient Rome Pantheon; views of the Atlanta skyline; a 360-degree HD video halo board that, at nearly six stories tall and 1,100 linear feet in diameter, is the largest in the NFL and the world; and a technology lounge offering a unique game day experience full of media content and full game immersion. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a member of AMB Sports & Entertainment, which also includes the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC.
Who we are
We use our core values as a compass to guide our decisions because they are our North Star. If we live our core values daily, we know everything else will take care of itself. We enjoy a culture rooted in giving back to others through our time, talents, labor, and financial commitment. We are successful when we collaborate with and value each other like family, maintain a hunger to delight guests and continuously innovate, listen closely for even the smallest need for improvement, stand up for convictions, and genuinely own our responsibilities as if our name is on the outside of the building.
Our Ideal Candidates
Actively Listen – Take an active role in listening by being present in the moment, using healthy body language, and ensuring joint understanding. When we read between the lines and hear what others are saying and what they are not saying, we encounter amazing opportunities to go the extra mile in serving them. Collaborate – Realize that we are better together than we are alone. We achieve much better results when others have the opportunity to add their diverse perspectives. Be open to feedback and actively seek input from a variety of people at varying levels because the best ideas come from those who are closest to those we serve.Engage in Servant Leadership – Put others ahead of yourself even when it’s difficult. Find opportunities to lead by example in the way you pitch in and help others. Giving back to others is at the heart of what we do. Build Relationships – Cultivate trust in relationships by showing respect and sensitivity. Invest time in helping others to continuously improve by listening to their ideas and helping them to continuously improve. Own Results – Own issues you encounter even when they are outside of your area of responsibility by taking action or seeking out the needed resolution.
You are empowered and expected to take risks aimed at exceeding the expectations of our guests. Take advantage of this rare opportunity by utilizing available resources.
Position Summary
The In-Game Host must perform pre-game, in-game and post-game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The In-Game Host must execute live, interactive segments on-camera to Falcons fans in attendance. This role requires the ability to interact with fans, great public speaking ability, improvisational skills, and the ability to take quick direction.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Candidate will be responsible for hosting the game day experience, engaging with fans and propelling crowd energy
- Candidate will be responsible for interacting and speaking in front of crowd sizes of 70K+
- Candidate must have high-energy personality with confidence and charisma
- Candidate will be responsible for conducting interviews with fans, players and coaches
- Candidate will be responsible for any preparation for broadcast by attending practices, participating in weekly conference calls, rehearsals, research, etc.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the digital, film, TV, agency, entertainment, radio, preferably in the sports entertainment
- In-depth experience as a host or personality through radio, TV or live events
- In-depth experience interpreting the producer’s vision
Required Skills
- Candidate must be able to supply web-links to completed work, demo reels or any other content, which validates their application and work experience
- Candidate must be available to work all of the team’s home games
- Candidate must be able to perform with IFB talk back with producer
- Candidate must have general knowledge of the game of football
- Candidate must arrive at least 4-6 hours before game time and remain for the game’s entirety
- Candidate must be a quick learner, a self-starter, able to work autonomously, and self-motivated
- Candidate must demonstrate high levels of self-awareness
- Candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills; can effectively articulate and support ideas
- Candidate must have excellent organization and time management skills
- Candidate must have the ability to work within strict deadlines
- Candidate must have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Candidate must be able to work well with other producers, stage managers, video editors and game presentation staff in order to collaborate and establish an effective workflow within the game day environment
- Candidate must be able to adapt to ever changing requests, edits and/or revisions and must be able to take direction and produce an approved finished product in a timely manner
- Candidate must be flexible in working hours including nights, weekends, event days and holidays when needed
