Job Title: Athletic Broadcast Production Assistant
Department: Athletics Staff
Supervisor: Colby Dunaway
Starting Rate of Pay: $8.00/hour
Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.
Department Description
The HPU Athletic Communications department is looking for students who are seeking experience in live broadcast productions on ESPN+ and in-venue video boards. Gain insight on delivering professional quality productions while gaining hands-on experience with the industry standard equipment.
Do you want a career in sports broadcast production media?
Yes? Then you should intern with the HPU Athletic Communications Department to gain hands-on and announcing experience in Division I Athletics.
What would I get to do?
- Assist with the setup, operation, and teardown of live athletic broadcasts
- Operate professional broadcast equipment including cameras, replay systems, graphics, audio, and production switchers
- Learn industry-standard production workflows
- Chance to connect with freelance professional broadcasters and announcers
- Develop on-air skills through opportunities in play-by-play and color commentary
- Collaborate with coaches, student athletes, and athletic communication staff/creative to produce high quality broadcasts
- Other duties as assigned
What we are looking for?
- Someone who is self-motivated and dependable
- Positive team player who enjoys working in a collaborative fast paced environment
- Willing to learn both technical and creative aspects of sports broadcasting
- Someone who understands working in sports creates the need for a flexible schedule. Candidate will need to prepare to work nights and weekends.
- Someone who can communicate professionally and maintain composure under pressure
- Passionate about sports, storytelling, technology, or media production
Perks
- High Point University gear
- Chance network with professional from different institutions and professional sports
- Announcing and on air presence
- Chance to develop closer, professional relationships with coaches, student-athletes, and other members of the athletic department
- Real world experience and chance to develop strong references for resume
Job Location/ Hours Required
The candidate will perform most/all job duties in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center, Steele Center, Millis Center, Witcher Center and Willard Stadium. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants should be willing to work a variety of jobs, have a basic knowledge of digital media and be prepared to learn new advanced skills. Must work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.
Desired Skills:
- Must have a minimum 2.3 overall GPA
- A willingness to learn new skills
- Strong leader and willing to give inputs in various situations
- Understanding of inputs/outputs and is familiar with technical troubleshooting