About this role
Job Title Student Worker: Athletic ESPN+ Broadcast Production
Agency East Texas A&M University
Department Athletics
Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate
Job Location Commerce, Texas
Job Type Student Worker
Job Description INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process the “My Experience” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents.
• Use the Upload button to add each document. • You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB. • All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. • Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Please provide the following documents:
• Cover Letter • Resume/CV Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document. If you need assistance with this or any other matter, please contact us at HR.StudentHiring@etamu.edu.
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 institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.