Broadcast Production Specialist - Wildcat Productions

University-System-of-New-Hampshir; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

UNH Wildcat Productions is seeking an experienced broadcast production professional to support live athletic events for ESPN+, regional broadcasts, videoboard presentations, and digital platforms. You will work with full-time staff, freelancers, and student crews to deliver high-quality broadcasts and enhance the fan experience for UNH Athletics.

The role covers directing, producing, replay, graphics, camera, audio, and game-day production management, with opportunities to mentor and train

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Broadcast Production, Communications, or related field.
• Experience in live sports or collegiate athletics production preferred.
• Experience leading or mentoring student crews is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct or assist in directing live broadcasts for ESPN+ and regional feeds.
• Produce, replay, graphics, and camera operations during events.
• Oversee game-day production and mentor student staff.

Skills

Live television

Communication

Team collaboration

Decision-making under pressure

Mentoring/leadership

Training staff

Streaming knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Production/Communications

Tools

Broadcast replay systems

Graphics systems

Audio consoles

Video switchers

Job description

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub appUNH Wildcat Productions is seeking an experienced broadcast production professional tosupport the production of live athletic events for ESPN+, regional television broadcasts,videoboard presentations, and digital platforms. This position will work alongside full-timestaff, freelance professionals, and student crew members to deliver high-qualitybroadcasts and enhance the fan experience for UNH Athletics.The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in live sports production andpossess the technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skillsnecessary to contribute immediately in a fast-paced Division I athletics environment.Responsibilities may include a combination of directing, producing, replay operation,graphics, camera operation, audio production, technical troubleshooting, and game-dayproduction management.Duties/ResponsibilitiesServe in lead or supporting production roles, including producer, director, replay operator, graphics operator, technical director, audio engineer, or production coordinator as assignedProvide leadership and mentorship to student production staff during live eventsAssist in the planning and execution of ESPN+ broadcasts and other live productionsHelp maintain professional broadcast standards and ensure quality control during productionsTroubleshoot technical and operational issues in real time during live eventsAssist with training and development of student crew members on production equipment and workflowsCollaborate with athletics communications, marketing, and external relations staff to support storytelling and promotional initiativesRecommend workflow improvements and production enhancements that elevate the quality of Wildcat Productions broadcastsQualifications:Demonstrated experience in live television, sports broadcasting, digital production, or related media environmentsWorking knowledge of live broadcast workflows, production equipment, and event operationsExperience with one or more areas of production including directing, producing, replay, graphics, camera operation, audio engineering, technical directing, or streaming productionsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively under pressure and make sound decisions in a live-event environmentAbility to work collaboratively with professional staff, students, coaches, officials, and event personnelStrong organizational skills and attention to detailKnowledge of ESPN+, collegiate athletics broadcasting, and video production systems is preferredPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, Journalism, Media Arts, or a related fieldExperience producing or supporting live sporting eventsExperience working in collegiate athletics, professional sports, television, or digital media productionFamiliarity with broadcast replay systems, graphics systems, audio consoles, video switchers, and streaming platformsExperience training, supervising, or mentoring aspiring production professionalsPreferred Characteristics:Successful candidates are:Experienced professionals who demonstrate initiative and sound judgmentComfortable making decisions in fast-paced live-production environmentsStrong communicators who contribute positively to a collaborative production teamAdaptable and solutions-oriented when addressing technical or operational challengesCommitted to producing high-quality broadcasts and fan experiencesEffective mentors who enjoy helping develop the next generation of sports media professionals.Compensation Pay Range$50.00/HourThe University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.EEO StatementThe University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human ResourcesLocation:DurhamSalary Grade:Adjunct Hourly Staff 00