Louisiana State University

Public research university in Baton Rouge, LA

Broadcast Operations - Live Events Broadcast Operations

Full-TimeDeadline 10/17/26

No salary listed

Junior, Mid

Bachelor's

Baton Rouge, LA, USA

In PersonMust have valid U.S. work authorization throughout employment.

Creative ProductionVideo Production & Editing, Live Events & Stage Production

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required for the listed assignments, although relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
Three years of experience as a chief audio specialist in electronic media is required for the Audio assignment.
One year of experience operating a broadcast-quality high-definition digital camera is required for the Camera Operator assignment.
Three years of experience shading cameras is required for the Camera Shader assignment.
Three years of experience as a director or technical director of live sporting events is required for the Director assignment.
Three years of experience acting as a chief engineer for live sporting events is required for the Engineer in Charge assignment.
Three years of experience operating digital slow-motion replay systems is required for the Replay Operator assignment.
One year of experience as a stage manager for television-event production is required for the Stage Manager assignment.
Two years of experience handling utilities for television-event production is required for the Utility assignment.
Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends is required.
A satisfactory pre-employment background check is required.
Valid U.S. work authorization is required at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all audio duties for live sporting-event broadcasts, including setting up audio equipment, testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Operate a broadcast-quality high-definition digital camera for live sporting-event broadcasts.
Turn on and adjust cameras for proper grey scale and color temperature, ensuring cameras match in color rendition and exposure.
Direct and coordinate personnel preparing television or internet broadcasts of live sporting events.
Coordinate and plan installation, maintenance, and operation of broadcast television equipment and facilities for live sporting events.
Operate a digital slow-motion replay system for live sporting-event broadcasts.
Assist on-air talent and coordinate with the producer and director on cueing responsibilities during live television events.
Coordinate utilities for live sporting-event production, including pulling cable, operating parabolic microphones, setting up and striking cabling and parabolic microphones, and assisting the camera operator with setup and strike.

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Job Posting Title:

WAE- Live Events Broadcast Operations/SEC Network Operations

Position Type:

Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department:

LSUAM Athletics - Ops - MP - Broadcast Operations (Lee Andrew Scioneaux (00009804))

Work Location:

0501 Moran Family Ctr for Athletic Admin

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

Live Events Broadcast Operations/SEC Network Operations

Audio

100% Coordinates all duties associated with audio for the broadcasting of live sporting events to include set up of all audio equipment, testing, monitoring and trouble shooting.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience as chief audio specialist in electronic media.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Special or Physical Qualifications

Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends.

Camera Operator

100% Operates a broadcast-quality HD digital camera for broadcasting of live sporting events.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one year experience operating a broadcast-quality HD digital camera.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Special or Physical Qualifications

Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends.

Camera Shader

100% Turns on and adjusts the cameras for proper grey scale, color temperature and ensures that all cameras match in color rendition and exposure for the broadcasting of live sporting events.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years experience shading cameras.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Special or Physical Qualifications

Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends.

Director

100% Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of television or internet broadcast of live sporting events.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years experience as a director/technical director of live sporting events.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Special or Physical Qualifications

Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends.

Engineer in Charge

100% Coordinates and plans the installation, maintenance, and operation of broadcast television equipment and facilities for live sporting events.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years experience acting as Chief Engineer for live sporting events.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Special or Physical Qualifications

Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends.

Replay Operator

100% Operates a digital slo-mo replay system for broadcasting of live sporting events.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years experience operating digital slo-mo replay systems.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Special or Physical Qualifications

Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends.

Stage Manager

100% Assists on-air talent and coordinates with the producer and director in cueing responsibilities during live events for television broadcasting.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one year experience as a stage manager for production of television events.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Special or Physical Qualifications

Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends.

Utility

100% Coordinates all utilities for the production of live sporting events to include pulling cable, operating parabolic microphones, set up and strike of cabling and parabolic microphones, and assisting camera operator in set up and strike.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years experience handling utilities for the production of television events.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.degree

Special or Physical Qualifications

Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach a resume

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

June 17, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 17, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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Louisiana State University (LSU) is a public flagship research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Its academic mission encompasses undergraduate and graduate instruction, research, and public service.

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