ESPN+ Production Assistant - OPS

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida in Jacksonville seeks an ESPN+ Production Assistant to support UNF Athletics Broadcast Operations for ESPN+ broadcasts. Responsibilities include assisting with play-by-play and color commentary, operating broadcast cameras, handling audio, and supporting replay, graphics, and technical direction.

This position may require nights, weekends, and holidays; prior broadcasting experience is preferred, and candidates should be able to lift equipment and work effectively as

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• A minimum of a year of hands-on experience within the field of broadcast, whether it be sports, news, etc.
• A general understanding of sports is not required but highly encouraged.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a professional, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Show initiative, reliability, and a positive attitude while assisting with broadcasts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ESPN+ broadcasts for UNF Athletics Broadcast Operations.
• Support play-by-play, color commentary, camera operations, and audio.
• Assist with duties including replay, graphics, and technical direction.
• May cover UNF varsity events during breaks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented

Reliability and initiative

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Tools

Broadcast cameras

Audio equipment

Replay system

Graphics system

Technical directing

Job description

Department

Athletics Broadcasting-OPS

Compensation

$20.00 Hourly

The ESPN+ Production Assistant will assist with tasks for UNF Athletics Broadcast Operations pertaining to ESPN+ broadcasts. ESPN+ duties include, but are not limited to play-by-play and color commentary, operating broadcast cameras, handling audio, replay operator, graphics operator and technical director. May assist with any UNF varsity sporting event that occurs when classes are not in session (Summer Break, Winter Break, Spring Break).

Required Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• A minimum of a year of hands-on experience within the field of broadcast, whether it be sports, news, etc.
• A general understanding of sports is not required but highly encouraged.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a professional, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Show initiative, reliability, and a positive attitude while assisting with broadcasts.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator. The holder of this position is responsible for any NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws and guidelines that a member of the UNF Athletic Compliance Department provides in addition to all UNF regulations. The individual must also assure that NCAA, Conference and UNF regulations are followed to the best of their knowledge and any violations thereof are reported to UNF Athletic Compliance.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.