Careers in Tech - Virtual Seminar Series - Blue Wahoos
Careers in Tech in partnership with the Blue Wahoos presents a fun and engaging session that goes over the following key areas:
- Overall view of entertainment in the sports industry
- How we use technology to enhance the fan experience
- Anatomy of sports broadcasting
- Advice on executing live events
Date and Time
Location
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Registration
- Date: 19 Nov 2020
- Time: 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
- All times are (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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- Pensacola, Florida
- United States
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- Co-sponsored by Blue Wahoos
Speakers
Adam Waldron of Blue Wahoos
CIT VSS - Blue Wahoos
Biography:
Originally from Tallahassee, Florida, Adam Waldron attended the University of West Florida and graduated with a bachelors degree in Telecommunications, with a specialty in Film. In 2012, he began working for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos as an intern for Creative Services. In 2013, he would move from an intern to a trainee, and in 2014 became Creative Services Manager. Since then he has helped conceptualize various promotional theme nights, managing the production staff as well as the on-field entertainment. And in 2017, the Blue Wahoos began broadcasting their games on Cox Sports Television, in which Adam serves as Executive Producer.
Derek Diamond of Blue Wahoos
CIT VSS - Blue Wahoos
Biography:
A native of Pensacola, Florida, Derek received his degree in Digital Video/Broadcasting from Pensacola State College in 2008. After running his own freelance videography business, he joined the Blue Wahoos in 2013 as a gameday employee. In 2014, he was hired as a Creative Services Trainee, a job in which he held for two years. In 2016, Derek was promoted to the new position of Creative Services Assistant Manager. Derek's primary responsibilities are writing the Blue Wahoos gameday script, managing the production staff, and creating video content for the team.