Broadcasting Assistant

St. Bonaventure University; Town of Allegany (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to campus fitness center

Other National and Local discounts

Job summary

St. Bonaventure University seeks a production staff member to support ESPN+ basketball broadcasts. The role involves pre-game setup, managing in-game controls like replay and graphics, and ensuring compliance with ESPN+ formats.

The position requires delivering under deadline pressure, coordinating with team members, and training student assistants as needed. Based at the university campus in Western New York, facilities support sports broadcasts across its NCAA programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of college basketball and television equipment; willingness to train as needed.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-game preparations and setup.
• Manage in-game controls such as replay and graphics.
• Ensure adherence to ESPN+ game formats under deadlines.
• Provide training and oversight of St. Bonaventure students as needed.

Skills

Basketball knowledge

Deadline pressure

ESPN+ game formats

Education

2-year or 4-year degree in Media/Television

Tools

Cameras

Video/Audio equipment

Replay equipment

Television production hardware

Job description

Description

This position is necessary in order to fulfill all of the obligations of producing St. Bonaventure basketball games for ESPN+.

Examples of Duties

Needs to be able to work under deadline pressure, make quick decisions and follow ESPN+ game formats

25%

Will need an advanced level of computer skills as well as an understanding of the flow of

Basketball game.

25%

Will be responsible pre-game preparations and set-up as well as in game controls like replay and graphics

15%

Needs to work well with others and be able to take directions

25%

Will also be required to provide training and oversight of St. Bonaventure students as needed

10%

Typical Qualifications

2 year or 4 year degree in Media or Television related field preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of college basketball and knowledge of television equipment, cameras, audio equipment and replay equipment preferred but we will train in those areas if needed.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Other Perks

• Free access to campus fitness center
• Other National and Local discounts available

St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.