Athletic Communications Broadcasting/Video Operations Work Study

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The Athletic Communications Department promotes Union College student-athletes through our website and wide-ranging media relations efforts. This position offers students the opportunity to contribute to the department’s highly visible and important video streaming efforts.

Department: Athletic CommunicationsLocation: Alumni Gym/Sporting Events

Supervisor: Steve Sheridan

Work available: Days, nights, weekends

Rate of Pay: $16.00/hr

Number of Positions Available: 4

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide quality camera work for game broadcasts to provide the best possible experience for viewers

• Serve as the primary play-by-play or color commentator on broadcast/live video streams for select Union sports throughout the season, with the expectation you will cover all or most of the team(s)’ games. Potential sports may include: football, field hockey, soccer, volleyball, hockey, basketball, baseball, softball and lacrosse

• Conduct research on both Union and opposing teams in order to familiarize yourself with both teams before a game and provide necessary and entertaining information on the broadcast

• Helping to produce game notes and other broadcast content

• Interview players and/or coaches before or after games

• Create highlight clips from games for posting on the Athletics website and social media (if interested)

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the sport(s) being broadcasted is required

• Professionalism and positive attitude

• Ability to work nights and weekends

• Training will be provided

• Ability to take direction and learn

Location: Schenectady, NY

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