Extra Help Assistant Producer for Athletics Streaming

UIS Observer; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Springfield seeks an Extra Help Assistant Producer for Athletics Streaming to support and evaluate its live broadcasts. The role acts as a liaison between UIS Athletics and the Office of Electronic Media to ensure quality and compliance across GLVC and NCAA standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring streams, identifying issues, and providing hands-on production support during events.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of live sports streaming and broadcast operations.
• Ability to evaluate broadcasts and identify improvement areas.
• Familiarity with GLVC and NCAA streaming requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review live streams and broadcasts to assess quality and compliance.
• Develop improvements to streaming practices with stakeholders.
• Support pre-event, in-event, and post-event evaluations.
• Assist with planning and maintaining streaming procedures.
• Provide hands-on production support during events as needed.

Skills

Live sports streaming

Video & audio quality

Broadcast evaluation

GLVC/NCAA rules

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Evenings/weekends

Equipment operation

Tools

Camera operation

Job description

Extra Help Assistant Producer for Athletics Streaming

Extra Help Assistant Producer for Athletics Streaming

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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .

Minimum Starting Salary: $20 per hour

Job Summary:

The Athletics Streaming Quality Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between UIS Athletics and the Office of Electronic Media to support, evaluate and continuously improve the quality, consistency and compliance of the department's live athletic broadcasts.
Working within Athletics, this position will monitor and review live streams, assess production quality, identify operational and technical issues, and develop and implement improvements to streaming practices. The coordinator will ensure broadcasts meet applicable Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Sports Network requirements and NCAA postseason streaming standards. The position will also provide hands‑on production support when needed, including camera operation, b‑roll collection and assistance during periods of limited staffing or special events.
The successful candidate will be proactive, detail‑oriented and committed to ongoing evaluation. The position is intended to serve as a bridge between Athletics and the staff within OEM responsible for producing and operating live streams, helping establish clear expectations, improve communication and create a more consistent viewing experience for Prairie Stars audiences.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Streaming Evaluation and Quality Assurance - Regularly review live athletic streams and recorded broadcasts to assess picture quality, audio quality, camera work, graphics, commentary, replays, production consistency and overall viewer experience. Conduct pre-event, in-event and post-event quality checks to identify technical, operational, production and compliance concerns. Evaluate broadcasts against applicable GLVC Sports Network requirements and NCAA postseason streaming standards. Maintain records of evaluations, identified issues and areas requiring attention. Prepare written evaluations and communicate findings to Athletics and Office of Electronic Media staff. Identify recurring issues and determine their potential impact on broadcast quality, reliability, accessibility and compliance.

Planning and Continuous Improvement - Work with Athletics and the Office of Electronic Media to develop and implement solutions based on streaming evaluations. Establish priorities for addressing immediate concerns and improving broadcast operations on an ongoing basis. Develop and maintain procedures, checklists and standards that support consistent, high-quality broadcasts. Recommend improvements to staffing, equipment use, camera placement, production workflows, communication and training. Assist with implementing changes and monitor their effectiveness through subsequent evaluations. Help prepare and update streaming plans for regular-season, special-event and NCAA postseason broadcasts. Support the development of training materials and procedures for student workers and other stream personnel.

Streaming Compliance - Review applicable GLVC Sports Network streaming requirements and ensure UIS broadcasts are planned and produced in accordance with conference expectations. Monitor NCAA postseason streaming requirements and assist Athletics and Office of Electronic Media staff in preparing to meet applicable standards for postseason events. Maintain current knowledge of GLVC, NCAA and platform-specific streaming requirements. Assist with documenting compliance procedures and developing repeatable processes for regular-season and postseason broadcasts.

Event and Production Support - Assist with live event production during periods of limited staffing, high-volume competition or special events. Operate a camera or other production equipment as needed and within the employee’s training and qualifications. Collect b-roll and other video content to support athletic broadcasts, digital content and promotional needs. Assist with pre-event setup, testing and post-event responsibilities when necessary. Provide additional production support for special events, postseason competition and other high-priority broadcasts. Perform other duties as assigned in support of UIS Athletics communications, operations and streaming initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of live sports streaming, video production or broadcast operations.


• Strong understanding of video and audio quality standards.


• Ability to evaluate broadcasts objectively and identify specific areas for improvement.


• Knowledge of or ability to learn GLVC Sports Network and NCAA streaming requirements.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to document findings, track issues and follow through on corrective actions.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and nontechnical staff.


• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively to time-sensitive issues.


• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and special events as required by the athletics schedule.


• Ability to operate video production equipment or learn to do so with appropriate training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with live sports streaming, television production, video production or broadcast operations.


• Experience with athletic event production.


• Familiarity with streaming platforms, production software, cameras, audio equipment and broadcast graphics.


• Experience conducting quality assurance reviews or developing operational procedures.


• Knowledge of NCAA Division II athletics and conference streaming requirements.


• Experience working with student employees or training production personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Talking : Frequently


• Hearing : Frequently

Working Conditions:

• Extreme cold : Occasionally


• Extreme heat : Occasionally


• Humid : Occasionally


• Wet : Occasionally


• Noise : Frequently


• Temperature Change : Occasionally

Employment Policies and other information:

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System

• You do not pay Social Security taxes and your earnings will not be on your Social Security record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)


• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

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