Live Sports Broadcast Producer & Coordinator

Lamar-University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition benefits for employees and/or’

Job summary

Lamar University is seeking a Production Coordinator to lead and coordinate all live broadcast productions for athletics and Big Red Productions, including ESPN and streaming platforms. The role covers pre-production, live event execution, and post-production, with a focus on quality broadcasts and reliable operations.

You will train and mentor student employees, supervise staff, and collaborate across athletics and university stakeholders to support media delivery and broadcasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast production or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years in live event production or broadcast operations.
• Experience operating broadcast and audiovisual systems.
• Experience with ESPN+, NCAA or collegiate sports production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of live broadcast productions for Lamar Athletics across ESPN/ESPN+ and other platforms.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment and systems.
• Schedule, supervise, and train student employees and staff.
• Collaborate with athletics and university stakeholders to support daily video operations.
• Assist with budget development and equipment contracts and continuous improvement.

Skills

Broadcast production

Live event production

AV systems

Team supervision

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Video switchers

Streaming technologies

Job description

Lamar University is seeking a Production Coordinator to lead and coordinate all live broadcast productions for athletics and Big Red Productions, including ESPN and streaming platforms. The role covers pre-production, live event execution, and post-production, with a focus on quality broadcasts and reliable operations.

You will train and mentor student employees, supervise staff, and collaborate across athletics and university stakeholders to support media delivery and broadcasts.