Athletics Broadcast Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Athletics Broadcast Assistant Department 2836 - Athletics Administration Position Number E44286 Requisition No. TC06428 Salary Range/Pay Rate 25.00 per hour Benefits of Working at Oakland University

No benefits are associated with this position.

Employee Group/Grade Casual Job Category Casual /Temporary Casual/Temp Classification Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits ) Shift/Days Pay Schedule Hour Number of Hrs./Wk. 19

Position Information

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date 06/15/2026 If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. n/a Minimum Qualifications

Technical Proficiency: At least 1-2 years of experience in live sports production, broadcast journalism, or a related technical field (e.g., AV setup, live streaming).

Specialized Skillset: Proven ability to perform in the following key area:

• Production: Operation of professional-grade broadcast cameras (e.g., Sony, Panasonic) and knowledge of signal flow (SDI, HDMI, XLR).

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of broadcast equipment and stand for the duration of a standard athletic event (approx. 3-5 hours).

Schedule Reliability: Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work consistent nights, weekends, and occasional holidays in alignment with the [Athletics Department] game schedule.

Professional Communication: Demonstrated ability to take rapid-fire direction via an intercom headset (IFB) in a high-pressure, live-event environment.

Desired Qualifications

ESPN+ Standards: Previous experience working on productions that meet ESPN+ or similar Division I digital/linear broadcast standards.

System Knowledge: Experience with specific production hardware/software such as:

• NewTek Tricaster or Ross Video switchers.
• ScoreVision or similar jumbotron/in-game entertainment software.
• DVSport or similar instant replay systems.

Athletic Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and game-flow for multiple sports (specifically Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball/Softball).

Local Proximity: Resides within a 50-mile radius of Rochester, MI, to accommodate short-notice "break-fix" or "fill-in" opportunities.

Position Purpose

To provide a specialized and technical skillset for our live sports productions.

Job Duties

Provide a specialized and technical skillset for our live sports productions.

Job Open Date 06/10/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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