Production, Casting, & Streaming Specialist (Fall)

Position Introduction:

Producers, Casters, & Streamers of Esports and Co-Curricular Innovation The University of Oklahoma Division of Student Affairs is looking for undergraduate students who are located in the Norman area to serve as producers, shoutcasters, or streamers for
Esports and Co-Curricular Innovation. Production members are responsible for participating in the organization and the execution of virtual and physical events for campus in need of on-site productions and maintaining a professional manner during the planning and execution of said events.

OVERALL SCOPE

Program Culture & Conduct
You are responsible for creating quality videos or articles that reflect the culture and nature of OU Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation. This includes strong planning, time management, and respecting all team members and subjects. Team members serve as representatives of the university and ECCI during all productions and public-facing activities and must keep all interactions respectful and harassment-free.

Availability & Communication Expectations
Students are expected to maintain active communication with their respective teams and ECCI leadership. When committed to a project, team members must respond to official team communications (such as Discord and email) within 24 hours whenever reasonably possible.

Deliverables & Participation
Production Team members are expected to actively participate in official match coverage productions throughout each semester, either as a producer, observer, or caster. Students are expected to attend or schedule Production Team trainings organized by team leadership.

Equipment & Facility Management
You are entrusted with the use and care of ECCI broadcasting equipment, software, and production facilities. You are responsible for properly setting up, tearing down, and storing equipment after use. Any technical issues, damages, or missing inventory must be reported to ECCI leadership immediately to ensure our facilities remain in peak operation condition.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Combined responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Attend required training(s) for the team.
• Manage live broadcast operations, in-game camera observation, or on-stream shoutcasting for assigned virtual, physical, and hybrid esports events.
• Maintain active, proactive communication with ECCI leadership via Discord.
• Assist with the setup, execution, and teardown of broadcasting equipment and software for official events.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 Term as an undergraduate student in good standing at the University of Oklahoma.
• Must be a current or incoming OU Student and enrolled in the SUMMER and/or FALL semester(s). If not yet enrolled for classes, please attach a document explaining actual or estimated application and/or enrollment date in the area reserved for class schedule.
• Applicants must be located in the Norman or OKC Metropolitan area to be considered for employment.
• Must be currently in the OU Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation Program.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work well under the pressure of a live environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; public relations skills
• Strong foundational knowledge of esports titles
• Proficiency with Discord for communications and an understanding of social media and live stream platforms
• Strong process improvement skills/experience
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative and respectful manner

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of Esports, the latest gaming technology, and trends
• A high level of personal and professional integrity at all times
• Self-motivation
• Attention to detail
• Organization skills
• Skills and accomplishments in collaborative work with internal and external constituencies
• Strong strategic planning skills
• Exceptional communication skills including conflict resolution and the ability to present and facilitate programs and events
• Superb judgment and analysis in decision-making and problem-solving
• A commitment to, and respect of, the sensitivity of students’ disabilities, health concerns, socioeconomic status, immigration and citizenship status, through actions and interactions
• The initiative to improve existing and develop new programs and processes

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Driver's License

Department Preferences:

• Skills in OBS, SLOBS, Twitch, and YouTube.
• Previous experience in live stream production
• Previous experience in video game related organizations and jobs
• Previous experience working with others