Deadline
Mar 23, 2027
Closing in 155 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
About the role
Employment Opportunities
Athletics Broadcast Assistant
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Position Title | Athletics Broadcast Assistant |
|---|---|
| Department | 2836 - Athletics Administration |
| Position Number | E44286 |
| Requisition No. | TC06428 |
| Salary Range/Pay Rate | 25.00 per hour |
| Benefits of Working at Oakland University | No benefits are associated with this position. |
| Employee Group/Grade | Casual |
| Job Category | Casual /Temporary |
| Casual/Temp Classification | |
| Work Schedule | Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits ) |
| Shift/Days | |
| Pay Schedule | Hour |
| Number of Hrs./Wk. | 19 |
Position Information
Position Information| Employee's Effective Start Date | 06/15/2026 |
|---|---|
| If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. | n/a |
| Minimum Qualifications |
Technical Proficiency: At least 1-2 years of experience in live sports production, broadcast journalism, or a related technical field (e.g., AV setup, live streaming). Specialized Skillset: Proven ability to perform in the following key area:
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of broadcast equipment and stand for the duration of a standard athletic event (approx. 3–5 hours). Schedule Reliability: Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work consistent nights, weekends, and occasional holidays in alignment with the [Athletics Department] game schedule. Professional Communication: Demonstrated ability to take rapid-fire direction via an intercom headset (IFB) in a high-pressure, live-event environment. |
| Desired Qualifications |
ESPN+ Standards: Previous experience working on productions that meet ESPN+ or similar Division I digital/linear broadcast standards. System Knowledge: Experience with specific production hardware/software such as:
Athletic Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and game-flow for multiple sports (specifically Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball/Softball). Local Proximity: Resides within a 50-mile radius of Rochester, MI, to accommodate short-notice “break-fix” or “fill-in” opportunities. |
| Position Purpose | To provide a specialized and technical skillset for our live sports productions. |
| Job Duties | Provide a specialized and technical skillset for our live sports productions. |
| Job Open Date | 06/10/2026 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
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