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Producer of Live Sports Broadcasting - OPS

PublishedPublished: 8/3/2026
Department

Department of Athletics - Seminole Productions

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for producing live sports broadcasts for digital and linear broadcasts
  • Responsible for creating scripts for control room and talent
  • Responsible for creating and integrating ESPN approved graphics into productions
  • Responsible for working with the graphics team in graphic creation and recall
  • Responsible for scheduling and hosting coaches meetings with talent
  • Responsible for working with replay unit in building and loading show elements
  • Responsible for assigning replay outputs and choosing angles and speeds in broadcasts
  • Responsible for running Break Clock for digital commercial breaks
  • Responsible for working with Media Relations and Facilities in logistics and planning
  • Responsible for recording game records and managing Ki Pro Cards
  • Responsible for game melts including tags, and uploading to Edit Share and Media Bank
  • Responsible for researching team rosters, statistics, and storylines
  • Responsible for faxing statistical data feeds prior to live broadcast
  • Responsible for training and mentoring game day employees and students
  • Responsible for working with coaches shows
  • Responsible for working on broadcasts in various roles as needed

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma
  • Proficiency in planning and calling a live sports broadcast from the producer chair
  • Proficiency and experience in operating Ross Xpression
  • Proficiency and experience in managing replay units for packages and replays
  • Proficiency knowledge of ESPN graphic workflow
  • Proficiency in monitor wall layout design
  • Proficiency in delivering short yet informative cadence with directors and announcers
  • Proficiency in working with sideline reporters and integrating hits in a broadcast
  • Proficiency in understanding game flow and situational element integration
  • Proficiency in understanding statistics and their significance
  • Proficiency in understanding role responsibilities during a live broadcast
  • Proficiency in understanding rules of the game
  • Proficiency in working with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proficiency in working with Microsoft Excel
  • Proficiency in working with XML files

Other Information
  • Position requires Producer role experience producing ESPN digital live sports broadcasts
  • Ideal candidate will have experience as Producer or AP for linear broadcasts
  • Position requires previous live sports television broadcast experience
  • Position requires extensive knowledge of sports including rules, strategy, and statistics
  • Position requires extensive experience working with front and back bench
  • Position requires the ability to organize and deliver storylines through graphics
  • Position requires basic video editing skills to create supportive content
  • Position requires the ability to perform in high pressure and at times stressful situations
  • Position requires quick and precise decision making in critical moments
  • Position requires the ability to perform in fast paced environments
  • Position requires the ability to understand high level and critical sports situations and to be able to deliver those to the viewer in a synchronized manner
  • Position requires the ability to train and mentor students
  • Position requires oral and written communication skills
  • Position requires working nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Position requires participation in set days and strikes including cameras and mics
  • Position requires working on other assigned tasks as needed

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

Hourly Rate Range - $31.25 to $36.06

40 hours a week

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an OPS/temporary job.

Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check .

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.