Athletics Broadcast Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title

Athletics Broadcast Assistant

Department

2836 - Athletics Administration

Position Number

E44286

Requisition No.

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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 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

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