Live Productions Assistant (Part - Time)

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

James Madison University is seeking a Live Productions Assistant to serve as an integral member of the JMU Sports Network, which produces live sports broadcasts on ESPN+ under the Sun Belt’s streaming agreement with ESPN. The role combines behind-the-scenes production work with play-by-play commentary for select sports. The network operates from a broadcast control room in the Atlantic Union Bank Center, with fiber connectivity to all sports venues. This is a part-time wage position averaging up to 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year and does not provide benefits.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and technologies quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a professional and customer-focused work environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to shared goals.
• Availability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours based on athletic event and sports schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a play-by-play commentator for various sports and in the broadcast production roles listed in the duties.
• Knowledge of Ross products (Xpression, Mira, and Carbonite), Hitachi cameras, RTS/Clear-Com intercoms, digital audio mixing, CCU remote controls (shading), and experience handling ST/LC/SMPTE fiber.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of production, including preproduction, live production, and play-by-play.
• Learn the operations and roles involved in the JMU Sports Network and its broadcast control room.
• Provide live play-by-play commentary for various JMU athletics events, likely including soccer, field hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, baseball, and softball.
• Fill production roles such as producer, director, technical director, replay, graphics, shading, audio technician, and video playback.
• Assist with preproduction tasks, including storyline development, pregame interviews, coach preparation calls, video editing, feature packaging, and facility setup.
• Help supervise, train, and schedule students serving on the production team.
• Work alongside professional broadcast freelance staff on production teams.
• Assist with broadcast engineering needs, including learning setup workflow, signal flow, audio, and cable types.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.
• Free access to the University Recreation Center and University Park, including facility access and program registration privileges.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance and identity theft and legal protection plans.
• Twelve university holidays per year.
• Access to personal and professional training through the Talent Development department.

What This Job Offers

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