Athletics Staff - Athletic Broadcast Production Assistant

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HPU gear

Networking with professionals

On-air presence

Real-world experience and references

Job summary

High Point University is seeking an Athletic Broadcast Production Assistant to support live broadcasts and in-venue productions. You will help set up, operate, and tear down equipment for ESPN+ broadcasts and in-venue displays, gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard gear.

The role offers exposure to play-by-play and color commentary, collaboration with coaches and athletic staff, and real-world resume references.

Qualifications

• Willing to work a variety of duties related to live broadcasts.
• Ability to learn new technical and creative skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Basic knowledge of digital media and willingness to learn advanced skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup, operation, and teardown of live athletic broadcasts.
• Operate professional broadcast equipment including cameras, replay systems, graphics, audio, and production switchers.
• Learn industry-standard production workflows.
• Chance to connect with freelance professional broadcasters and announcers.
• Develop on-air skills through opportunities in play-by-play and color commentary.
• Collaborate with coaches, student athletes, and athletic communication staff/creative to produce high quality broadcasts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Dependable

Team player

Flexible schedule

Professional communication

Willing to learn

Education

GPA 2.3 or higher

Job description

Job Title: Athletic Broadcast Production Assistant Department: Athletics Staff Supervisor: Colby Dunaway Starting Rate of Pay: $8.00/hour Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.

Department Description: The HPU Athletic Communications department is looking for students who are seeking experience in live broadcast productions on ESPN+ and in-venue video boards. Gain insight on delivering professional quality productions while gaining hands-on experience with the industry standard equipment. Do you want a career in sports broadcast production media? Yes? Then you should intern with the HPU Athletic Communications Department to gain hands-on and announcing experience in Division I Athletics.

What would I get to do?

• Assist with the setup, operation, and teardown of live athletic broadcasts
• Operate professional broadcast equipment including cameras, replay systems, graphics, audio, and production switchers
• Learn industry-standard production workflows
• Chance to connect with freelance professional broadcasters and announcers
• Develop on-air skills through opportunities in play-by-play and color commentary
• Collaborate with coaches, student athletes, and athletic communication staff/creative to produce high quality broadcasts
• Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for?

• Someone who is self-motivated and dependable
• Positive team player who enjoys working in a collaborative fast paced environment
• Willing to learn both technical and creative aspects of sports broadcasting
• Someone who understands working in sports creates the need for a flexible schedule.
• Candidate will need to prepare to work nights and weekends.
• Someone who can communicate professionally and maintain composure under pressure
• Passionate about sports, storytelling, technology, or media production

Perks

• High Point University gear
• Chance network with professional from different institutions and professional sports
• Announcing and on air presence
• Chance to develop closer, professional relationships with coaches, student-athletes, and other members of the athletic department
• Real world experience and chance to develop strong references for resume

Job Location/ Hours Required: The candidate will perform most/all job duties in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center, Steele Center, Millis Center, Witcher Center and Willard Stadium. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants should be willing to work a variety of jobs, have a basic knowledge of digital media and be prepared to learn new advanced skills.
• Must work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.

Desired Skills:

• Must have a minimum 2.3 overall GPA
• A willingness to learn new skills
• Strong leader and willing to give inputs in various situations
• Understanding of inputs/outputs and is familiar with technical troubleshooting

At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.

High Point University is a God, family and country school.

High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.

The University encourages all applicants to apply.