Successful candidates for this position 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. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
Accountabilities
There are several gameday opportunities to work with Colgate athletics, including but not limited to the following areas:
- Play-by-play announcers for ESPN+ broadcasts
- Color analysts and sideline reporters for ESPN+ broadcasts
- Live statistics inputting and calling for Colgate athletics
- Press release writing (game recaps, weekly awards, etc)
- Live clipping highlights for in-game social media content
- Camera operators, instant replay, and other gameday production needs for ESPN+ broadcasts
- Updating roster bios and other content for colgateathletics.com, Colgate’s official athletics website.
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. Colgate typically hosts more than 100 home events each year. This includes a wide range of gameday roles, such as broadcasters, camera operators, stats inputters, stats callers, livestream producers, etc.
Positions are filled on an as-needed basis.
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Requisition Number: 2026CW025Posting
Temporary: Yes
Work Schedule: Work schedules will vary on an as needed basis.
Job Open Date: 06/16/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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.
Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.
