Broadcast Apprentice

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Broadcast Apprentice assists staff and performs a variety of tasks and functions, gaining practical production or engineering experience. The role demands teamwork, adaptability, a commitment to learning, and adherence to university values and safety standards. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED is required.
• Team player with strong relational and organizational skills.
• Required to work flexible hours, including frequent nights and weekends.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.
• To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver’s license with a minimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and high stress work environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Ability to work equally well with detail and abstraction.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work with conflicting, delayed or ambiguous information.
• Technical troubleshooting is a must.
• Must possess remarkable auditory skills to accurately detect and interpret various sounds—such as pitch, tone, clarity, and spatial cues—to identify technical audio problems, maintain creative content quality, and communicate clearly with team members in fast-paced settings.
• Must possess exceptional visual acuity, including the ability to see fine details and accurately distinguish colors, in order to identify visual defects, maintain the creative and technical quality of video content, and carry out precise tasks.
• Often required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the buildings.
• Handle materials, climb ladders, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 50 or fewer pounds.
• Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position.
• Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in broadcast or related field preferred.
• One to two years of experience in the live audio, video, or lighting production industry preferred.
• Operating knowledge of audio and visual concepts and equipment, PowerPoint, ProPresenter, and graphic design is preferred.
• Understanding of the live production environment and etiquette.
• Requires knowledge and handling of low-voltage electricity.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Broadcast staff in a variety of tasks and functions.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist with the operation of professional audio, lighting or video equipment for events.
• Assist with production load-ins and load-outs.
• Safely transport sound, lighting, and video equipment between storage and venue locations.
• Keep stage and backstage areas safe and audio/video equipment secure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED