Athletics Broadcast Assistant

Department

2836 - Athletics Administration

Employee's Effective

Start Date:

06/15/2026

Temporary position? End date or N/A: n/a

• 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).
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of broadcast equipment and stand for the duration of a standard athletic event (approx. 3–5 hours).
• 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.

• 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.
• Athletic Knowledge:
  Strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and game-flow for multiple sports (specifically Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball/Softball).
• Local Proximity:
  Resides within a 50-mile radius of Rochester, MI, to accommodate short-notice "break-fix" or "fill-in" opportunities.

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

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

Job Open Date: 06/10/2026

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled - No