Villanova Sports Network Production Assistant

Villanova Sports Network Production Assistant

Position Title: Villanova Sports Network Production Assistant
Posting Type: Student
Hours/week: 10-15
Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester: 2025-2026 Academic Year
Location: Villanova Stadium
Number of positions: 5-10
Department: 732-Athletics - Promotion + Marketing
Contact Name: Jacob Whitten
Contact Phone/Extension: 9-7684
Job Description Summary: Villanova Athletics is seeking student production assistants to help with video content creation, live streaming, photography, graphic design or photography. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): producer, director, operate video switcher, camera operator, provide production support, video engineer and other duties as assigned by supervisor. Live streaming events take place at Villanova Stadium, Higgins Soccer Complex, Finneran Pavilion, Jake Nevin Field House, Villanova Softball Complex, Proving Grounds in Conshohocken & Villanova Baseballl Park at Plymouth Meeting. If interested – serve as on-air talent for live streaming events. New for the 2025-26, Villanova Athletics will be streaming Olympic Sporting events to ESPN+. Video content creation: Assist in developing unique and exciting videos (hype videos, postgame reports, press conference recaps, previews, other non-live content) for various outlets, including but not limited to Villanova.com, Villanova Athletics Youtube, Villanova Athletics social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Villanova Athletics videoboards and Villanova Sports Network. Graphic Design / Photography: Assisting in developing digital media graphics and photography content for various outlets listed above.
Requirements: Training available, but experience is preferred. Evening and weekend hours are constant throughout the year and are a major requirement for employment. Efficient / ability to learn in Adobe Premiere Pro, or Final Cut X Experience in Live Sport Productions Social Media savvy Background/experience in Post Production Passion for college athletics Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends Knowledge of JVCPro Cameras, and Filming Live Events Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure Efficient / ability to learn Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom & Illustrator
Physical Demands Summary: Production assistants will be on each game or shoot (as their class schedule permits) to help transport gear, set up, assist during production, tear down, and load gear back to the office.
Wage Rate: $15
Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled - Yes
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you currently a registered Villanova student?

Yes
No

* Are you eligible for work study?

Yes
No
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* What is your availability? (days and times) (Open Ended Question)
* Have you ever worked on campus before? If "Y", what department and semester/year? (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)
Other Document
Writing Sample/Publications