Athletic Communications Broadcasting/Video Operations Student Workers

LM Wind Power / GE; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 18,184,320 - 25,898,880; Part time

Job summary

LM Wind Power / GE is hiring a commentator for Union College sports in Schenectady, NY. The role includes providing quality camera work and serving as play-by-play or color commentator for various sports, with a pay rate of $16.00 per hour. The position is open to current Union College students and requires knowledge of the sports being broadcasted.

Responsibilities also involve conducting research, producing game notes, and creating highlight clips. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in sports broadcasting while supporting Union athletics.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality camera work for game broadcasts.
• Act as play-by-play or color commentator for Union sports.
• Research teams and provide information for broadcasts.
• Help produce game notes and other broadcast content.
• Interview players and coaches before or after games.
• Create highlight clips for the Athletics website and social media.

Skills

Knowledge of the sports being broadcasted

Professionalism

Positive attitude

Ability to work nights and weekends

Ability to take direction and learn

Education

Current Union College student

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide quality camera work for game broadcasts to offer the best possible experience for viewers.
• Serve as the primary play‑by‑play or color commentator on broadcast/live video streams for select Union sports throughout the season, with the expectation that you will cover all or most of the team(s)’ games.
• Conduct research on both Union and opposing teams before each game in order to provide necessary and entertaining information on the broadcast.
• Help produce game notes and other broadcast content.
• Interview players and/or coaches before or after games.
• Create highlight clips from games for posting on the Athletics website and social media (if interested).

Potential sports may include: football, field hockey, soccer, volleyball, hockey, basketball, baseball, softball, and lacrosse.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sports being broadcasted is required.
• Professionalism and positive attitude.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Training will be provided.
• Ability to take direction and learn.
• Must be a current Union College student.

Compensation & Location

Rate of Pay: $16.00 per hour. Number of Positions Available: 10. Position located at Alumni Gym/Sporting Events, Schenectady, NY. Supervisor: Steve Sheridan. Work available: Days, nights, weekends.

Additional Information

E‑Verify Participation: Union College participates in E‑Verify and will provide relevant information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Accommodations: If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail] or 518‑388‑6108.

Non‑Discrimination Policy: Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.