Live Broadcast Producer (Part-Time)

Garden State Athletic Network • Wayne, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Garden State Athletic Network (GSAN) enhances the experience of student-athletes, fans, and communities by providing high-quality live streaming services for sporting events and major gatherings across New Jersey. As an official NFHS Network Affiliate, GSAN serves as a vital link in the premier destination for high school sports, leveraging a national platform while maintaining local roots. This role is leadership-focused, responsible for supervising the technical and creative success of broadcasts, overseeing the end-to-end production process from gear transport to managing on-site personnel, and maintaining stream integrity. It's ideal for an experienced media professional with strong problem-solving skills and a background in live sports.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Broadcasting, Journalism, Sports Media, or a related field (or High School Diploma with significant relevant experience).
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience with A/V equipment.
• 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Expert knowledge of audio/video studio equipment and troubleshooting computer issues.
• Proficiency in YouTube Studio, OBS, vMix, Blackmagic ATEM, TrackWrestling/FloArena, and Bitfocus Companion.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Must not actively work for or contract with other media organizations providing exclusive interscholastic sports streaming within New Jersey.
• Ability to lift and move A/V equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Willing to travel to various schools throughout the coverage area within New Jersey.
• Flexible and willing to work weekends and weekday evenings during the academic year.
• Availability for weekday games starting as early as 3:00 PM and weekend games starting as early as 9:00 AM.
• Typically available 90 minutes prior to the start of the event (call time).

Nice To Haves

• A general understanding of interscholastic sports rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site Broadcast Technicians, assigning roles and providing clear direction.
• Act as the primary point of contact during events, communicating professionally with school officials, athletic organizations, and facility staff.
• Coordinate with third-party syndication partners during live broadcasts.
• Manage the transport of equipment between storage and venues; oversee the setup and strike of cameras, computers, audio gear, and switchers.
• Contribute directly to the broadcast by operating cameras or managing graphics and on-stream scoreboards.
• Monitor stream health and proactively troubleshoot equipment or feed issues.

Benefits

• Per-diem compensation based on scheduled event length.
• Additional per-diem compensation for required driving to specific locations (Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New York).
• Minimum of 2 weeks' notice for scheduled events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree