Multimedia Assistant

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking Multimedia Assistants to support Milwaukee Athletics ESPN+ broadcasts. In this role, you will assist in setup and teardown of equipment and fill incoming roles during productions, including operating cameras, videoboards, and instant replays.

Qualifications include a desire to learn, ability to work flexible hours primarily during evenings and weekends, and the physical capacity to lift equipment. Candidates should be open to growing their skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with camera and broadcast equipment is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand/sit for extended periods is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of ESPN+ broadcasts by setting up and tearing down equipment.
• Operate camera and support various production roles during games.
• Learn to control Daktronics software.

Skills

Desire to learn and grow skills

Experience with camera operation

Knowledge of broadcast software (Ross XPression, Ross Carbonite, NewTek 3Play)

Tools

Daktronics software

Ross XPression

NewTek 3Play

Job description

Multimedia Assistants support the production of Milwaukee Athletics ESPN+ broadcasts and in-venue videoboard operations. In this role, you will assist the Coordinator of Video Production with the setup / teardown of equipment and fill roles needed for the execution of productions. Roles include operating a camera, the videoboard, instant replay, and the broadcast graphics.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Learn and assist in ESPN+ broadcasts
  • Camera
  • Ross XPression
  • Ross Carbonite
  • NewTek 3Play
• Learn and operate Daktronics software
• Run and wrap cable

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and grow your skills
• Experience with essential functions preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time

Working Conditions & Environmental Factors

May be subjected to adverse weather conditions for outdoor events (rain, hot / cold temperatures)

Hours/Scheduling

• Approximate hours per week:
  • Variable based on home event schedule (most games take place on evenings and weekends)
  • Expected to be available for a majority of home events
• Terms of employment:
  • ESPN+ broadcasted sport seasons (soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball) Mid-August – Mid May

Panther Edge Competencies

• Communication
  • Communication is essential for the execution of our productions. Students learn how to communicate with their supervisor and other students while setting up / tearing down equipment as well as fulfilling their roles during a broadcast.
• Students interface with various technologies used in broadcast productions. Learning the basic operations for technology such as cameras, instant replay, and videoboard controllers is essential in this position.