Athletic Communications - Game Day Support

Colgate University; Village of Hamilton (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Access to fitness facilities

Discounts at the University Bookstore

Job summary

Colgate University is seeking part-time staff for their Athletic Communications - Game Day Support roles. This position offers opportunities to contribute to ESPN+ broadcasts, manage live statistics, and support event production during various home athletic events.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate strong attention to detail. Working opportunities will be available throughout the year during more than 100 home events. Flexible scheduling is required as the staffing needs are determined on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and able to perform various gameday roles effectively.
• Must be able to adapt to different tasks as needed during events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with play-by-play announcing for ESPN+ broadcasts.
• Input live statistics and manage content updates for the athletics website.
• Operate cameras and manage in-game social media highlights.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Athletic Communications - Game Day Support

Position Title: Athletic Communications - Game Day Support

Job Type: Full Time / Part Time

Department: Athletic Communications

Hiring Wage/Salary Range: $20.00 / hour

Department Statement: Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Employment benefits include sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Accountabilities

There are several gameday opportunities to work with Colgate athletics, including but not limited to the following areas:

• Play-by-play announcers for ESPN+ broadcasts
• Color analysts and sideline reporters for ESPN+ broadcasts
• Live statistics inputting and calling for Colgate athletics
• Press release writing (game recaps, weekly awards, etc)
• Live clipping highlights for in-game social media content
• Camera operators, instant replay, and other gameday production needs for ESPN+ broadcasts
• Updating roster bios and other content for colgateathletics.com, Colgate’s official athletics website.

Requirements

Professional Experience/Qualifications: Attention to detail is highly valued and required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

Other Information: This posting was created to recruit part-time staff who work games throughout the year. Colgate typically hosts more than 100 home events each year. This includes a wide range of gameday roles, such as broadcasters, camera operators, stats inputters, stats callers, livestream producers, etc. Positions are filled on an as needed basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Work Schedule: Work schedules will vary on an as needed basis.

Open Until Filled: Yes

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CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off‑campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at [e-mail].

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.