Athletics Staff - Athletic Broadcast Production Assistant

High Point University • High Point, NC

15h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed