Brown Sports Network Production Crew

Brown University•Providence, RI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brown Sports Network is seeking Production Crew team members to assist with the live broadcast productions of Brown University Athletics varsity sports, viewable on ESPN+, NESN, NESN+, and Stretch. Collaboratively, the Brown Sports Network Production Crew is responsible for creating professional level broadcasts by operating cameras, graphics, replay, or other production equipment. This is a part-time, 11-month seasonal position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1).

Requirements

Broad understanding of the workflow of a live event, camera operation, and framing.
Basic knowledge of broadcasts, broadcast cameras - both shoulder and mounted, understanding of framing (wide/game, close follow, hero shots, etc) and camera directions (pan, tilt, zoom, etc).
Looking to learn and gain additional experience in broadcast production.
Experienced camera operator with ability to operate most equipment in the control room such as 3play, graphics, and audio.
Knowledge of cables, their uses, how to setup and teardown equipment independently with the ability to assist others.
Veteran with experience in all aspects of production, with the ability to direct certain multi-camera broadcasts.
Exceptional camera operators who don’t need to be told cues, but are able to listen to the broadcasters and what they’re saying to help anticipate the shots needed to better tell the story before being directed.
Veteran in the industry who has experience with troubleshooting, understanding workflows, and experience with fiber/fiber converters.
Able to lead setup of production equipment and is a positive example to those still learning.
Can teardown equipment independently when necessary without the concern of damaging equipment or cables.
Demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations.
Duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA and Ivy League rules and regulations.
Any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the appropriate parties.
Employees in coaching positions are required to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test, maintain current AED/CPR & First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division), and attend all required divisional and/or NCAA training/education programs.
Background Check – Criminal, Education
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Nice To Haves

Experience running professional level broadcast cameras – both shoulder mounted and tripod
Experience in a control room setting operating 3Play, AJT graphics, Newtek Tricasters, directing multi-camera productions, and doing basic trouble shooting of equipment.

Responsibilities

Setup of production equipment (ie: tripods, cameras, cabling)
Pulling, running, and wrapping cables
Operating production equipment – based on skill level (ie: camera, graphics, 3Play, Tricaster, Audio, Official Review, TOC)
Communicate with production crew, officials, and broadcasters
Tear down and organization of equipment after event
Other tasks included based on experience and specific job duties within production (ie: camera operator = framing, replay operator = creating melts post game).