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Athletic Communications - Game Day Support

Inside Higher Ed, New York, NY, United States


Position Title
Athletic Communications - Game Day Support

Job Category
Casual Wage

Full Time/Part Time
Part Time

Division
Athletics

Department
Athletic Communications

Hiring Wage/Salary Range
$20.00 / hour

Accountabilities
For the fall semester, we have openings for play by play announcers for ESPN+ livestream broadcasts.

This is a really exciting opportunity to assist Colgate Athletic Communications staff at assigned home varsity athletic events as well as with remote project work.

Writing press releases and event recaps.

Producing website content.

Live tweeting events.

Creating social and promotional graphics.

Assisting with production for the ESPN+ livestream broadcast.

Delivering play by play or color commentary on the broadcast.

Keeping statistics.

Operating a video camera.

Updating rosters and bios on the website.

Organizing photos.

This is an opportunity to learn new skills in a fun, fast‑paced environment. Former student employees in Colgate’s athletics marketing and communications office have gone on to secure full‑time employment at prestigious organizations such as the NCAA, Syracuse University, Northwestern University, Northeastern University, Princeton University, Duke University, USA Hockey, and various minor‑league professional sports teams and leagues.

Professional Experience / Qualifications
Attention to detail is highly valued and required.

Education
High school diploma or GED.

Other Information
This posting was created to recruit part‑time staff who work games throughout the year. We typically host between 150–200 home events each year, including broadcasters, camera operators, stats inputters, stats callers, livestream producers, and others. Positions are filled on an as‑needed basis.

Temporary
Yes

Work Schedule
Work schedules will vary on an as‑needed basis.

Benefits
Successful candidates will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

EEO Statement
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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