Extra Help Assistant Producer for Athletics Streaming

University of Illinois Springfield•Springfield, IL

About The Position

The Athletics Streaming Quality Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between UIS Athletics and the Office of Electronic Media to support, evaluate and continuously improve the quality, consistency and compliance of the department’s live athletic broadcasts. The position monitors and reviews live streams, assesses production quality, identifies operational and technical issues, and develops and implements improvements to streaming practices. It helps ensure broadcasts meet applicable Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Sports Network requirements and NCAA postseason streaming standards. The role bridges Athletics and the Office of Electronic Media staff responsible for producing and operating live streams. It helps establish clear expectations, improve communication and create a more consistent viewing experience for Prairie Stars audiences. The position also provides hands-on production support when needed, including camera operation, b-roll collection and assistance during periods of limited staffing or at special events. The position is not eligible for benefits. UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security; it is covered by the State Universities Retirement System. Candidates selected for hire must complete the University’s required employment disclosures and background-check process.

Requirements

Knowledge of live sports streaming, video production or broadcast operations.
Strong understanding of video and audio quality standards.
Ability to evaluate broadcasts objectively and identify specific areas for improvement.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, GLVC Sports Network and NCAA streaming requirements.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to document findings, track issues and follow through on corrective actions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with technical and nontechnical staff.
Ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively to time-sensitive issues.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends and special events as required by the athletics schedule.
Ability to operate video production equipment or learn to do so with appropriate training.

Nice To Haves

Experience with live sports streaming, television production, video production or broadcast operations.
Experience with athletic event production.
Familiarity with streaming platforms, production software, cameras, audio equipment and broadcast graphics.
Experience conducting quality assurance reviews or developing operational procedures.
Knowledge of NCAA Division II athletics and conference streaming requirements.
Experience working with student employees or training production personnel.

Responsibilities

Regularly review live athletic streams and recorded broadcasts for picture and audio quality, camera work, graphics, commentary, replays, production consistency and overall viewer experience.
Conduct pre-event, in-event and post-event quality checks to identify technical, operational, production and compliance concerns.
Evaluate broadcasts against applicable GLVC Sports Network requirements and NCAA postseason streaming standards.
Maintain records of evaluations, identified issues and areas requiring attention; prepare written evaluations and communicate findings to Athletics and Office of Electronic Media staff.
Identify recurring issues and assess their potential effects on broadcast quality, reliability, accessibility and compliance.
Work with Athletics and the Office of Electronic Media to develop and implement solutions based on streaming evaluations.
Establish priorities for addressing immediate concerns and improving broadcast operations over time.
Develop and maintain procedures, checklists and standards for consistent, high-quality broadcasts.
Recommend improvements to staffing, equipment use, camera placement, production workflows, communication and training.
Assist with implementing changes and monitor their effectiveness through subsequent evaluations.
Help prepare and update streaming plans for regular-season, special-event and NCAA postseason broadcasts.
Support the development of training materials and procedures for student workers and other streaming personnel.
Review applicable GLVC Sports Network streaming requirements and help ensure UIS broadcasts are planned and produced in accordance with conference expectations.
Monitor NCAA postseason streaming requirements and help staff prepare to meet applicable standards for postseason events.
Maintain current knowledge of GLVC, NCAA and platform-specific streaming requirements; assist with documenting compliance procedures and developing repeatable processes.
Assist with live event production during periods of limited staffing, high-volume competition or special events.
Operate a camera or other production equipment as needed and within training and qualifications.
Collect b-roll and other video content for athletic broadcasts, digital content and promotional needs.
Assist with pre-event setup and testing and post-event responsibilities when necessary.
Provide additional production support for special events, postseason competition and other high-priority broadcasts.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of UIS Athletics communications, operations and streaming initiatives.