Athletics Broadcast Assistant

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

No benefits are associated with this position.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade Casual

Job Category

Job Category Casual /Temporary

Casual/Temp Classification

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits )

Shift/Days

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 19

Position Information

Employee s Effective Start Date

Employee s Effective Start Date 06/15/2026

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type.

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. n/a

Minimum Qualifications

Technical Proficiency: At least 1-2 years of experience in live sports production, broadcast journalism, or a related technical field (e.g., AV setup, live streaming).

Specialized Skillset: Proven ability to perform in the following key area:

• Production: Operation of professional-grade broadcast cameras (e.g., Sony, Panasonic) and knowledge of signal flow ( SDI , HDMI , XLR ).

Schedule Reliability: Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work consistent nights, weekends, and occasional holidays in alignment with the [Athletics Department] game schedule.

Professional Communication: Demonstrated ability to take rapid-fire direction via an intercom headset ( IFB ) in a high-pressure, live-event environment.

Desired Qualifications

ESPN+ Standards: Previous experience working on productions that meet ESPN+ or similar Division I digital/linear broadcast standards.

System Knowledge: Experience with specific production hardware/software such as:

• New Tek Tricaster or Ross Video switchers.
• Score Vision or similar jumbotron/in-game entertainment software.
• DVSport or similar instant replay systems.

Local Proximity: Resides within a 50-mile radius of Rochester, MI, to accommodate short-notice “break-fix” or “fill-in” opportunities.

Position Purpose

To provide a specialized and technical skillset for our live sports productions.

Job Duties

Provide a specialized and technical skillset for our live sports productions.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/10/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

371 Wilson Boulevard, Rochester, MI 48309