ESPN Student Worker

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking an ESPN Student Worker to support live broadcasts of Division I sports. The role involves directing, producing, replay, audio, graphics, and camera operations under student leadership.

You will also capture photos and videos for Mercer athletics to be used on the website and social channels. Training is provided; no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• No prior broadcast experience required; we will teach you the basics.
• Basic camera operation for photos and videos is expected.
• Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Direct, produce, run replay, manage audio, graphics, and camera for Mercer sports broadcasts.
• Take photos and videos for Mercer athletics, and publish content to the Athletics website and social media.
• Learn broadcast production through hands-on training and on-site practice.

Skills

Camera operation

Video production

Photography

Broadcast knowledge

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Family: Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study Department: Athletics Supervisor: Meredith Bridges

Job Title: ESPN Student Worker

Job Description

Broadcast:

We are a student-run broadcast organization for the university. Our goal is to broadcast all of Mercer's Division 1 sports. You will Learn the ins and outs of broadcast production. You will direct, produce, run replay, run audio, run graphics, and run a camera.

Creative:

On the other end is the creative side of things. In this role, you will take photos and videos for all the Mercer sports. This content will be used for the Athletics website and social medias.

Requirements

• Broadcast: No previous experience is necessary; we will teach you everything you need to know.
• Creative: A basic understanding of how a camera works for photos and videos. Basic knowledge of the Adobe suite.

Pay Rate: $10.00/hour

Scheduled Hours: 20

Start Date: 09/3/2026

End Date: 05/8/2027

Mercer Student Employment – About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences.

We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note:

In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.