- Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
- Favorite Food: Sushi
- Favorite Movie: The Lord of the Rings
- Favorite Hobby: Playing golf, collecting and restoring vintage golf clubs
- Childhood Dream: To climb the seven summits
- Motto/Phrase: "It's working! It's working!!!" – Anakin Skywalker, The Phantom Menace
Meet James
James MacRae is the Video Manager for the Rams. His superpower is troubleshooting — figuring out what's wrong, finding the cause, and fixing it fast. Whether it's lining up film with data, solving computer glitches, or staying a step ahead of technical issues, James is the one who makes sure coaches and players have what they need to succeed.
Path After High School
Right after graduating high school, James had the chance to help the video team at his hometown team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, during training camp. That first taste of working in pro sports stuck with him.
He studied engineering in college at the University of Virginia, but realized his heart wasn't in it. Instead of following that career path, he leaned on his early experiences and worked in the video department for multiple college teams. After graduation, he returned to the Jaguars for a full-season internship, turning what started as an exploration into something new into a pro sports STEAM career.
Career Curveball
After a year with the Jaguars, James accepted a full-time job back at the University of Virginia. At first, it was all football. But during the offseason, he tried freelance camera work for basketball. That small step opened doors into graphics, replay, and even directing live shows.
When the ACC Network launched, James suddenly found himself producing live broadcasts for TV. Even though he doesn't work in production now, those years gave him new skills and confidence. He learned how to pick things up quickly, adapt to new technology, and thrive outside his comfort zone.
