Student Worker: Athletic ESPN+ Broadcast Production

Student Worker:
Athletic ESPN+ Broadcast Production

Location:

Commerce, Texas | Job Type: Student Worker | Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate

The ESPN+ Broadcast Production Student Assistant supports the live production of East Texas A&M Athletics broadcasts streamed through ESPN+. This position provides hands‑on experience in sports broadcasting and production while assisting with the planning, setup, execution, and breakdown of live athletic event broadcasts. Student assistants may serve in a variety of production roles and are essential to delivering a professional viewing experience for fans, alumni, and supporters.

• Assist with the setup, operation, and breakdown of ESPN+ broadcast equipment.
• Serve in various game‑day production roles including camera operator, replay operator, graphics operator, audio technician, technical director, producer assistant, and production assistant.
• Assist with live broadcast execution for home athletic contests.
• Operate broadcast software and production equipment as assigned.
• Monitor broadcast quality, audio levels, graphics accuracy, and overall production performance.
• Support the integration of statistics, scoring information, and sponsor elements into broadcasts.
• Assist with troubleshooting basic technical issues during live productions.

• Arrive prior to scheduled events to assist with production setup and equipment testing.
• Conduct pregame checks of cameras, microphones, graphics, replay systems, and communication equipment.
• Assist with preparing broadcast scripts, sponsorship reads, graphics packages, and production materials.
• Ensure production areas remain organized and professional.

• Work closely with athletic communications staff, on‑air talent, statisticians, and event operations personnel.
• Communicate effectively through headset systems during live broadcasts.
• Follow ESPN+, Southland Conference, and institutional broadcast standards.
• Assist with special events, postseason contests, and championship productions as assigned.

• Attend required training sessions and production meetings.
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with coaches, student‑athletes, officials, and broadcast personnel.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Communications staff.

• Current East Texas A&M University student in good academic standing.
• Strong interest in sports broadcasting, media production, communications, journalism, or related fields.
• Ability to learn broadcast technology and production software.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by athletic event schedules.
• Ability to remain focused and perform effectively in a fast‑paced live production environment.

• Previous experience with live event production, broadcasting, videography, or streaming services.
• Familiarity with ESPN+ broadcasts and collegiate athletics.
• Experience operating cameras, replay systems, graphics software, or audio equipment.
• Knowledge of sports rules and game flow.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during athletic events.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to move throughout athletic facilities during event setup and operation.

• Live sports broadcasting.
• Television and streaming production.
• Camera operation.
• Replay and graphics systems.
• Audio production.
• Event management and coordination.
• Professional communication and teamwork.
• ESPN+ and collegiate athletics production standards.

All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.