Broadcast Production Specialist - Wildcat Productions

About the role

UNH Wildcat Productions is seeking an experienced broadcast production professional to support the production of live athletic events for ESPN+, regional television broadcasts, videoboard presentations, and digital platforms. This position will work alongside full-time staff, freelance professionals, and student crew members to deliver high-quality broadcasts and enhance the fan experience for UNH Athletics. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in live sports production and possess the technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills necessary to contribute immediately in a fast-paced Division I athletics environment. Responsibilities may include a combination of directing, producing, replay operation, graphics, camera operation, audio production, technical troubleshooting, and game-day production management.

Responsibilities

• Serve in lead or supporting production roles, including producer, director, replay operator, graphics operator, technical director, audio engineer, or production coordinator as assigned
• Provide leadership and mentorship to student production staff during live events
• Assist in the planning and execution of ESPN+ broadcasts and other live productions
• Help maintain professional broadcast standards and ensure quality control during productions
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in real time during live events
• Assist with training and development of student crew members on production equipment and workflows
• Collaborate with athletics communications, marketing, and external relations staff to support storytelling and promotional initiatives
• Recommend workflow improvements and production enhancements that elevate the quality of Wildcat Productions broadcasts

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in live television, sports broadcasting, digital production, or related media environments
• Working knowledge of live broadcast workflows, production equipment, and event operations
• Experience with one or more areas of production including directing, producing, replay, graphics, camera operation, audio engineering, technical directing, or streaming productions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make sound decisions in a live-event environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with professional staff, students, coaches, officials, and event personnel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of ESPN+, collegiate athletics broadcasting, and video production systems is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, Journalism, Media Arts, or a related field
• Experience producing or supporting live sporting events
• Experience working in collegiate athletics, professional sports, television, or digital media production
• Familiarity with broadcast replay systems, graphics systems, audio consoles, video switchers, and streaming platforms
• Experience training, supervising, or mentoring aspiring production professionals

Preferred Characteristics

• Experienced professionals who demonstrate initiative and sound judgment
• Comfortable making decisions in fast-paced live-production environments
• Strong communicators who contribute positively to a collaborative production team
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented when addressing technical or operational challenges
• Committed to producing high-quality broadcasts and fan experiences
• Effective mentors who enjoy helping develop the next generation of sports media professionals

Compensation

Pay Range: $50.00/Hour

Location

Durham, NH (Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00)