On Air Talent – Play-by-Play Announcer for LIVE Video Stream

Blarney Stone Broadcasting, Inc.
POSITION TYPE: Part Time: August – April

ABOUT US

Blarney Stone Broadcasting, Inc., operates: FM100.3, WQON, The Only Place for Rock & Roll – 60,000 watts (Detroit Lions, University of Michigan Football and Basketball, Grayling Viking Football and Basketball); FM101.1, WGRY, Up North Sports Radio – 3,400 watts (97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network, Fox Sports Network, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons and TC West Titans Football and Basketball), Q100Michigan.com and UpNorthSportsRadio.com. Blarney Stone Broadcasting is a community orientated media resource in Northern Michigan dedicated to providing local information, entertainment and promotions focused on the needs of the audience and the businesses that serve these audiences.

Blarney Stone Broadcasting is a digital broadcasting company in Northern Michigan. Our family owned business is expanding our staff and seeks self-motivated professionals who share our vision of providing compelling music, sports and local content on-air, on-line and on-site throughout Northern Michigan and beyond with our digital assets.

JOB DESCRIPTION

WGRY FM 101.1 Up North Sports Radio is seeking a new voice for Traverse City West Titans High School football and basketball play-by-play for live video stream on the Up North Sports Radio Facebook page and posted to UpNorthSportsRadio.com. Add the extra dimension to sports broadcasts with your personality! Deliver the information needed to keep fans in the know, while entertaining a local and/or national audience. Occupy the best seat in the house for football, basketball and other sporting events!

Live your dream of being in the booth as you put your sports knowledge together with broadcast experience to do play-by-play for high school sports in the Northern Michigan area. You'll travel to follow teams, interview coaches and players, responsible for set up of video streaming/recording and live Facebook feed; executing audio commercial content within the stream cast; cover games and write or record game recaps for Up North Sports Radio.com and FB page. Position is for Play-By-Play announcer, but could be additional opportunity for the right broadcaster.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to set-up LIVE video broadcast equipment and graphic packages at all home and away games

• A working knowledge of studio operations and current production software is necessary.

• Must be available to attend all home and away games for local high school football and basketball teams including select Girls Basketball games

• Pleasant, engaging, likeable radio/video presence with strong knowledge of high school sports (football and basketball) and local Northern Michigan community

• Ability to deliver creative, compelling and enthusiastic play-by-play including player information and stats; client sponsorships and important local information.

• Ability to create good relationships with team coaches and league athletic directors

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma required

• Prefer previous on air/video experience but may be considered if you possess the right tools and desire to learn

TO APPLY

Please send examples of your work and email cover letter and resume to sheryl@blarneystonebroadcasting.com.

Blarney Stone Broadcasting, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers competitive income potential, medical, dental, vision, life insurance benefits, vacation, sick, holiday pay and 401k retirement plans.