Athletic Communications Broadcasting/Video Operations Student Workers

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 Communications

Location: Alumni Gym/Sporting Events

Supervisor: Steve Sheridan

Work available: Days, nights, weekends

Rate of Pay: $16.00/hr

Number of Positions Available: 10

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.
  
  
• Must be a current Union College student.
  

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).