Broadcast Production Specialist - Wildcat Productions

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); Presencial; USD 57 000 - 81 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UNH Wildcat Productions is seeking an experienced broadcast production professional to support the production of live athletic events for ESPN+, regional television broadcasts, videoboard presentations, and digital platforms.

This position will work alongside full-time staff, freelance professionals, and student crew members to deliver high-quality broadcasts and enhance the fan experience for UNH Athletics.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated experience in live television, sports broadcasting, digital production, or related media environments
• Strong leadership and communication abilities in high-pressure live events
• Experience collaborating with staff, students, coaches, officials, and event personnel

Responsabilidades

• Serve in lead or supporting production roles (producer, director, replay operator, graphics operator, technical director, audio engineer, or production coordinator)
• Provide leadership and mentorship to student production staff during live events
• Assist in planning and execution of ESPN+ broadcasts and other live productions
• Help maintain professional broadcast standards and ensure quality control during productions
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in real time during live events
• Assist with training and development of student crew members on production equipment and workflows
• Collaborate with athletics communications, marketing, and external relations staff to support storytelling and promotional initiatives
• Recommend workflow improvements and production enhancements that elevate broadcast quality

Conhecimentos

Live television production

Sports broadcasting

Directing

Producing

Replay operation

Graphics

Camera operation

Audio engineering

Technical troubleshooting

Leadership & mentorship

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, Journalism, Media Arts, or related field

Ferramentas

Broadcast replay systems

Graphics systems

Audio consoles

Video switchers

Streaming platforms

ESPN+ workflows

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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UNH Wildcat Productions is seeking an experienced broadcast production professional to

support the production of live athletic events for ESPN+, regional television broadcasts, videoboard presentations, and digital platforms. This position will work alongside full-time staff, freelance professionals, and student crew members to deliver high-quality broadcasts and enhance the fan experience for UNH Athletics.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in live sports production and Possess The Technical Knowledge, Problem-solving Abilities, And Leadership Skills necessary 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-day production management.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve in lead or supporting production roles, including producer, director, replay operator, graphics operator, technical director, audio engineer, or production coordinator as assigned


• Provide leadership and mentorship to student production staff during live events


• Assist in the planning and execution of ESPN+ broadcasts and other live productions


• Help maintain professional broadcast standards and ensure quality control during productions


• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in real time during live events


• Assist with training and development of student crew members on production equipment and workflows


• Collaborate with athletics communications, marketing, and external relations staff to support storytelling and promotional initiatives


• Recommend workflow improvements and production enhancements that elevate the quality of Wildcat Productions broadcasts

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in live television, sports broadcasting, digital production, or related media environments


• Working knowledge of live broadcast workflows, production equipment, and event operations


• Experience with one or more areas of production including directing, producing, replay, graphics, camera operation, audio engineering, technical directing, or streaming productions


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make sound decisions in a live-event environment


• Ability to work collaboratively with professional staff, students, coaches, officials, and event personnel


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Knowledge of ESPN+, collegiate athletics broadcasting, and video production systems is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, Journalism, Media Arts, or a related field


• Experience producing or supporting live sporting events


• Experience working in collegiate athletics, professional sports, television, or digital media production


• Familiarity with broadcast replay systems, graphics systems, audio consoles, video switchers, and streaming platforms


• Experience training, supervising, or mentoring aspiring production professionals

Preferred Characteristics

Successful candidates are:

• Experienced professionals who demonstrate initiative and sound judgment


• Comfortable making decisions in fast-paced live-production environments


• Strong communicators who contribute positively to a collaborative production team


• Adaptable and solutions-oriented when addressing technical or operational challenges


• Committed to producing high-quality broadcasts and fan experiences


• Effective mentors who enjoy helping develop the next generation of sports media professionals.

Compensation Pay Range

$50.00/Hour

The 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 Statement

The 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 Resources

Location

Durham

Salary Grade

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00