Football Game Day Filmer

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Football Game Day Filmer position in Providence, RI. The role involves filming varsity football games on game days using camera equipment for coaching and teaching purposes.

A possible scissor lift operation may be required. Applicants should have experience with cameras and production gear, be a team player with strong communication, and understand football rules to capture high-quality game footage.

Qualifications

• Experience filming athletic contests.
• Experience using and operating cameras and production equipment.
• Must be a team player with strong communication skills.
• Must have a general understanding of football rules, run of play, and timeout protocols to accurately follow the play and capture quality game film.
• Knowledge of camera controls such as zoom, focus, pan, and tilt plus use of tripods.
• Must represent the University professionally when interacting with teams, officials, coaches, staff.
• Willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Background Check – Criminal: All offers contingent upon background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Responsibilities

• Film varsity football games on game day.
• Operate camera equipment as directed by coaches.
• May require operation of a scissor lift.
• Ensure footage meets teaching and evaluation needs and comply with NCAA/Ivy League rules.

Skills

Camera operation

Team player

Communication skills

Football rules understanding

Camera controls (zoom, focus, pan, til

Professional conduct

Diversity & inclusion

Tools

Cameras

Tripods

Video production equipment

Job description

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Football Game Day Filmer position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

This 10-month, seasonal position will utilize camera equipment to film varsity football games. The game day films will be used by the coaches for teaching and evaluating purposes. May require the operation of a scissor lift.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience filming athletic contests, preferred.
• Experience using and operating cameras and production equipment
• Must be a team player with strong communication skills
• Must have a general understanding of football, including the rules, run of play, and timeout protocols in order to accurately follow the play and capture quality game film.
• Have a professional knowledge of camera controls such as zoom, focus, pan, and tilt in addition to knowledge and use of tripods
• Must represent the University in a professional and respectful manner when interacting with/around teams, officials, coaches, support staff, etc.
• Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Background Check – Criminal
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Background Check – Criminal

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Benefits of Working at Brown: Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-23

Job Posting Title:

Football Game Day Filmer

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 7

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type :

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

10

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.