Athletics Game Day- Broadcast Crew Member

The University of South Florida Athletics Department seeks experienced and reliable independent broadcast professionals to support live event productions throughout the year.  Selected consultants will contribute to live athletic broadcasts across digital, streaming, and television platforms, supporting a range of technical and on-air roles. Assignments are determined based on individual expertise, availability, and operational requirements.   
 

Broadcast crew members may support broadcasts in a variety of technical and on-air roles, contributing to the production of live athletic events distributed across digital, streaming, and television platforms. Assignments are based on experience, availability, and operational needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
• Support live sports broadcasts and related production activities.
• Perform assigned production roles before, during, and after events.
• Assist with setup, operation, and breakdown of broadcast equipment as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with producers, directors, engineers, and other production staff.
• Maintain a professional demeanor while working in a fast-paced live event environment.
• Follow established production workflows, safety procedures, and operational standards.
• Arrive prepared and on time for assigned events and production meetings.
• Represent the University of South Florida in a professional manner.

Positions: 

Camera Operations 
Operates cameras to capture live game action and replays with precise framing.
Replay Operations 
Captures, logs, and cues key moments for broadcast and officiating review.
Graphics Operations 
Builds and operates on air graphics including scores, stats, and lower thirds.
Audio Support 
Mixes and monitors broadcast audio for a clean, balanced feed.
Technical Directing 
Switches the live feed by executing cuts and transitions per the director's calls.
Utility and Stage Management
Handles cabling, equipment setup, and on site logistics for production.
Shading 
Set all cameras to match and adjust levels
 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate game day schedules and events. 
• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods during game day events
• Comfortable working outdoors and in various weather conditions. 
• Ability to lift and carry equipment, as necessary. 

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in live sports, broadcast, video production or related fields

   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience on collegiate, professional or live event broadcasts. 
• .Knowledge of ESPN production standards and live  events broadcasting.

Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
•    SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
•    A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310

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