Broadcast Production Specialist - Wildcat Productions

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub appUNH Wildcat Productions is seeking an experienced broadcast production professional tosupport the production of live athletic events for ESPN+, regional television broadcasts,video board presentations, and digital platforms. This position will work alongside full-timestaff, freelance professionals, and student crew members to deliver high-quality broadcasts and enhance the fan experience for UNH Athletics.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in live sports production and possess the technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills necessary to contribute immediately in a fast-paced Division I athletics environment.

Responsibilities may include a combination of directing, producing, replay operation,graphics, camera operation, audio production, technical troubleshooting, and game-day production management.

Duties/Responsibilities Serve in lead or supporting production roles, including producer, director, replay operator, graphics operator, technical director, audio engineer, or production coordinator as assigned

Provide leadership and mentorship to student production staff during live events

Assist in the planning and execution of ESPN+ broadcasts and other live productions

Help maintain professional broadcast standards and ensure quality control during productions

Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in real time during live events

Assist with training and development of student crew members on production equipment and workflows

Collaborate with athletics communications, marketing, and external relations staff to support storytelling and promotional initiatives

Recommend workflow improvements and production enhancements that elevate the quality of Wildcat Productions broadcasts

Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in live television, sports broadcasting, digital production, or related media environments

Working knowledge of live broadcast workflows, production equipment, and event operations

Experience with one or more areas of production including directing, producing, replay, graphics, camera operation, audio engineering, technical directing, or streaming productions

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure and make sound decisions in a live-event environment

Ability to work collaboratively with professional staff, students, coaches, officials, and event personnel

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Knowledge of ESPN+, collegiate athletics broadcasting, and video production systems is preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, Journalism, Media Arts, or a related field

Experience producing or supporting live sporting events

Experience working in collegiate athletics, professional sports, television, or digital media production

Familiarity with broadcast replay systems, graphics systems, audio consoles, video switchers, and streaming platforms

Experience training, supervising, or mentoring aspiring production professionals

Preferred Characteristics:

Successful candidates are:

Experienced professionals who demonstrate initiative and sound judgment

Comfortable making decisions in fast-paced live-production environments

Strong communicators who contribute positively to a collaborative production team Adaptable and solutions-oriented when addressing technical or operational challenges

Committed to producing high-quality broadcasts and fan experiences

Effective mentors who enjoy helping develop the next generation of sports media professionals.

Compensation Pay Range $50.00/Hour The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing…