Athletics Broadcast Assistant

Oakland University

Rochester (MI)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 30,307

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester, MI is seeking a part-time, casual live sports production technician for 19 hours per week. This temporary role supports on-site game nights with broadcast-quality equipment and quick, professional communication under pressure.

Candidates should have 1–2 years in live sports production or related technical fields, with hands-on experience operating cameras and switchers, and familiarity with ESPN+ standards.

Qualifications

1–2 years of live sports production or related technical field.
Experience operating professional broadcast cameras and understanding signal flow.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for several hours during events.
Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized technical support for live sports productions.
Operate broadcast equipment during events and coordinate with the Athletics Department.
Communicate rapidly and clearly via intercom/IFB in high-pressure environments.

Skills

Live sports production

Broadcast journalism

Intercom/IFB communication

Tools

NewTek Tricaster

Ross Video switchers

ScoreVision

DVSport

Job description

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

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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 ).

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.

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:

NewTek Tricaster or Ross Video switchers.
ScoreVision 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.

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

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