Job Overview
Serve as on-air personality delivering live commentary, pre and post-game analysis, sideline and studio interviews, and updates on athletic events across multiple media platforms, while following all departmental, university, conference, and NCAA policies and regulations.
Essential Functions
- Deliver play-by-play descriptions (action-oriented), color commentary (analysis and insight), and/or sideline reporting (journalistic storytelling) during live and streaming events.
- Prepare for broadcasts by researching and studying team statistics, player profiles, injuries, and relevant historical context.
- Participate in pre-production meetings with producers and directors and collaborate on development of show themes, storylines and broadcast plans.
- Communicate story ideas and collaborate on video and graphic elements with producers, associate producers, and directors in advance of broadcast.
- Coordinate and attend coaches’ meetings, practices, and press opportunities as needed for preparation.
- Conduct pre-game, in-game, and post-game interviews with student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
- Work closely with producers and technical staff to ensure high-quality, seamless live audio and video.
- Write scripts, produce segments, and assist in the coordination and ideation of social media content to engage viewers.
- Report on team news, breaking sports developments, and provide in-depth game analysis.
- Host social media segments, podcasts, and University sponsored events.
- May serve as emcee for athletic events as needed.
- Assist in recruiting, training and scheduling announcer interns.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree. Four (4) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Clear, articulate speaking voice with strong, engaging storytelling abilities.
- Expert understanding of rules and strategies of the sports being covered.
- Ability to operate broadcast announce boxes, microphones and, at times, studio equipment.
- Ability to ad-lib and react instantly to fast-paced action.
- Strong capability to gather and organize statistics and background info.
Application Process Information
Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume. All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.
