Student Worker Athletic ESPN+ Broadcast Production

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Position Summary

The ESPN Broadcast Production Student Assistant supports the live production of East Texas A&M Athletics broadcasts streamed through ESPN. This position provides hands-on experience in sports broadcasting and production while assisting with the planning setup execution and breakdown of live athletic event broadcasts. Student assistants may serve in a variety of production roles and are essential to delivering a professional viewing experience for fans alumni and supporters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Broadcast Production

• Assist with the setup operation and breakdown of ESPN broadcast equipment.
• Serve in various game-day production roles including camera operator replay operator graphics operator audio technician technical director producer assistant and production assistant.
• Assist with live broadcast execution for home athletic contests.
• Operate broadcast software and production equipment as assigned.
• Monitor broadcast quality audio levels graphics accuracy and overall production performance.
• Support the integration of statistics scoring information and sponsor elements into broadcasts.
• Assist with troubleshooting basic technical issues during live productions.

Event Preparation

• Arrive prior to scheduled events to assist with production setup and equipment testing.
• Conduct pregame checks of cameras microphones graphics replay systems and communication equipment.
• Assist with preparing broadcast scripts sponsorship reads graphics packages and production materials.
• Ensure production areas remain organized and professional.

Collaboration & Operations

• Work closely with athletic communications staff on-air talent statisticians and event operations personnel.
• Communicate effectively through headset systems during live broadcasts.
• Follow ESPN Southland Conference and institutional broadcast standards.
• Assist with special events postseason contests and championship productions as assigned.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Attend required training sessions and production meetings.

• Maintain professionalism when interacting with coaches student-athletes officials and broadcast personnel.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Communications staff.

Qualifications

• Current East Texas A&M University student in good academic standing.
• Strong interest in sports broadcasting media production communications journalism or related fields.
• Ability to learn broadcast technology and production software.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work evenings weekends and holidays as required by athletic event schedules.
• Ability to remain focused and perform effectively in a fast-paced live production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with live event production broadcasting videography or streaming services.
• Familiarity with ESPN broadcasts and collegiate athletics.
• Experience operating cameras replay systems graphics software or audio equipment.
• Knowledge of sports rules and game flow.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during athletic events.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to move throughout athletic facilities during event setup and operation.

Learning Outcomes

Students serving in this role will gain practical experience in:

• Live sports broadcasting
• Television and streaming production
• Camera operation
• Replay and graphics systems
• Audio production
• Event management and coordination
• Professional communication and teamwork
• ESPN and collegiate athletics production standards

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.