Sports Broadcasting Assistant

Associated Students•Long Beach, CA

6h•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Broadcasting Assistant supports the activities of personnel engaged in broadcasting sports news or sports events for 22 West Radio. This role is responsible for planning broadcast coverage, managing programming schedules, and ensuring contractual obligations are met. The assistant will also direct the setup of broadcast equipment, recruit and train student staff and volunteers, and participate in broadcasts. Additionally, the role involves promoting sports programming through marketing and social media, identifying and training future sports talent, and attending staff meetings.

Requirements

A minimum of one year of college coursework, or 3–6 months of experience or training in sports broadcasting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be a current and active CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.
Above-average knowledge of college sports including but not limited to; basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball and water polo.
Knowledge on Internet software and Microsoft Office, Google and Adobe Creative applications.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Previous volunteer experience with 22 West Media preferred.
Must acquire proficiency in Station Playlist Pro and Adobe Audition software through participation in mandatory training.
Must complete training on FCC broadcast regulations regarding content.

Responsibilities

Plans broadcast coverage of all sports event broadcasts on 22 West Radio, including men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, volleyball, and soccer.
Prepares and manages programming schedule for sports departments.
Is responsible for the fulfillment of contractual obligations between ASI, 22 West Media and Long Beach State Athletics.
Directs or arranges for setup of sports remote broadcast equipment and facilities.
Recruits, trains and provides support for student board operators and student play by play announcers.
Supports and guides a team of volunteers acting as reporters and correspondents for the radio station.
Directs preparation and broadcast of sports news and related commentaries, including any campus news or sports broadcasting on 22 West Radio, or cooperative programming (22 West Video or livestreams).
Plans for and arranges engagement of personalities to serve as guest commentators for special events or programs.
Participates in broadcasts and interviews during sports broadcasts.
Promotes 22 West sports programming through marketing and 22 West Sports social media.
In coordination with Station Program Assistant and Student General Manager, identifies, recruits and trains future sports talent.
Attends the biweekly staff meetings and submits a weekly report following guidelines supplied by the Student General Manager.
Other duties as assigned, reasonably within the scope of the job.