(Casual Hire) Program Support - eSports Broadcast

University of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai’i may apply for Casual Hire appointments, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular Board of Regents or Civil Service employees. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Requirements

Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and 1 year of experience in eSports.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with student-athletes, team leaders, captains, coaches, and UH Esports staff.
Familiarity with esports titles and competitive gaming environments, particularly Valorant, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and/or Rocket League.
Ability to work independently, manage broadcast preparation tasks, and meet scheduled broadcast times.
Basic technical troubleshooting skills and comfort working with streaming/broadcast software and hardware.
Ability to adapt to schedule changes and provide additional coverage when teams advance to playoffs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with livestreaming, esports broadcasting, or live event production preferred.
Previous experience supporting esports programs or competitive gaming events within a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

Produce and livestream PlayVS league matches for UH Esports teams competing in Valorant, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Rocket League.
Complete pre-broadcast preparation for each scheduled broadcast, including creating or preparing broadcast packages, match information, graphics, overlays, and other materials needed for a professional livestream.
Operate the broadcast, including match coverage, transitions, production elements, and monitoring the broadcast for technical issues.
Complete closing and post-production work after each broadcast, including ending the stream, organizing broadcast materials, uploading VODs, and completing other necessary wrap-up tasks.
Communicate proactively and professionally with UH Esports team leaders, captains, and relevant program staff to determine which matches are available and appropriate for broadcast.
Confirm match schedules, availability, opponents, and any changes that may affect broadcast plans.
Provide additional broadcast coverage when UH Esports teams qualify for PlayVS playoffs or other postseason competition. Playoff coverage may require additional broadcasts, adjusted schedules, and coordination with team leaders and program staff based on team advancement and PlayVS scheduling.
Conduct basic troubleshooting and resolve routine broadcast or streaming issues when possible, while communicating significant technical problems to UH Esports staff.
Represent UH Esports in a professional manner during all broadcasts and communications with student-athletes, opposing teams, league representatives, and viewers.
Other duties as assigned.