ESPN+ Game Day Assistant

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees

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Jacksonville, FL Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted February 20, 2026
Job description

Department

Athletics Broadcasting-OPS

Compensation

$25.00 Hourly

 

The ESPN+ Game Day Assistant will assist with tasks for UNF athletics broadcast operations pertaining to ESPN+ broadcasts. ESPN+ duties include, but are not limited to play-by-play and color commentary, operating broadcast cameras, handling audio, replay operator, graphics operator and technical director. May assist with any UNF varsity sport.

Please note that this is NOT a full-time position. 
 

 

Required Qualifications

Ability to lift 50 pounds or more. 
Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays. 
A minimum of a year of hands-on experience within the field of broadcast, whether it be sports, news, etc.
A general understanding of sports is not required but highly encouraged. 
Ability to work collaboratively with others in a professional, team-oriented environment.
Strong communication skills. 
Show initiative, reliability, and a positive attitude while assisting with broadcasts. 

     

    Statement(s) of Understanding

    This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

    The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

     

     

    The holder of this position is responsible for any NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws and guidelines that a member of the UNF Athletic Compliance Department provides in addition to all UNF regulations. The individual must also assure that NCAA, Conference and UNF regulations are followed to the best of their knowledge and any violations thereof are reported to UNF Athletic Compliance.

    Equal Opportunity

    The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

    Carnegie

    UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

    About this role

    Summary

    Assist with ESPN+ sports broadcasts including camera, audio, graphics, and technical tasks

    Job title

    ESPN+ Game Day Assistant

    Experience level

    1+ years

    Industry

    broadcasting

    Location requirements

    Jacksonville, FL, on-site, some remote work not specified

    Salary

    $25.00 hourly

    Visa sponsorship

    H-1B sponsor history

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    lifting 50 poundsteamworkcommunication

    Preferred skills

    sports knowledge

    Specializations

    sports broadcastingcamera operationaudiographicstechnical direction
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Jacksonville, FL, USA

    On-site City