Live Sports Broadcast Assistant (Part-Time)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

UREC access

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft protection

Holiday breaks (12 holidays)

Talent development trainings

Job summary

James Madison University is seeking a Live Productions Assistant (Part-Time) to support ESPN+ broadcasts. The role blends behind-the-scenes production with play-by-play commentary for select sports. Based in Harrisonburg, you’ll work in the Atlantic Union Bank Center with a broadcast control room and fiber connectivity to venues.

The position is part-time, up to ~29 hours/week, with no benefits. You’ll assist preproduction, production, and coordination, while training students and collaborating

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and technologies quickly.
• Commitment to a professional and customer-focused work environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Availability for evening and weekend hours based on events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preproduction, live production and play-by-play.
• Learn the operation and roles within JMU Sports Network control room.
• Provide play-by-play commentary for athletics events.
• Fill roles including producer, director, technical director, replay, graphics, shading, audio, playback.
• Assist with storylines, interviews, video editing, and facility setup.
• Help supervise and schedule student production staff.
• Work with professional broadcast staff on productions.
• Assist with broadcast engineering needs.

Skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Fast learner

Evening/weekend hours

Professional demeanor

Tools

Ross Xpression

Mira artics

Carbonite

Hitachi cameras

Clear-Com intercoms

SMPTE fiber experience

Job description

James Madison University is seeking a Live Productions Assistant (Part-Time) to support ESPN+ broadcasts. The role blends behind-the-scenes production with play-by-play commentary for select sports. Based in Harrisonburg, you’ll work in the Atlantic Union Bank Center with a broadcast control room and fiber connectivity to venues.

The position is part-time, up to ~29 hours/week, with no benefits. You’ll assist preproduction, production, and coordination, while training students and collaborating