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:
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:
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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