KFAL Sports Broadcaster
About The Position
The Big 900 KFAL is searching for its next voice of Callaway County sports! If you have a background in sports broadcasting and play-by-play, and a passion for high school sports in Mid-Missouri, then this is the perfect position for you! The Big 900 KFAL covers football and basketball for the Fulton Hornets, North Callaway Thunderbirds and South Callaway Bulldogs throughout the fall and winter seasons. If you'd like to tell the stories of the next generation of Callaway County athletes, apply below! Payment is on a per-game basis, based on experience. Can also earn commission through sponsorship sales.
Requirements
- Must be available to cover all scheduled broadcasts for high school football and basketball between August and March
- Must be enthusiastic about prep sports and familiar with Callaway County high school teams
- Ability to set up and operate remote broadcast equipment on site, though we are willing to train the right candidate
- Demonstrate aptitude and attitude to work in a fast and accurate manner, capable of thriving in deadline-driven situations
- Able to multi-task, problem solve, and handle interruptions
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills with organizational ability
- Experience with social media posting on a variety of platforms
- High School education or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in play-by-play announcing in either high school or college sports is preferred
- Prior sales experience is preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead play-by-play broadcaster for KFAL's high school football and basketball schedule (at least 10 football games and at least 14 basketball games per season)
- Work with KFAL program director and Zimmer Communications sports director to set game schedule
- Operate and maintain remote broadcast equipment for each game, communicating with studio board operator and Zimmer engineering team on any issues
- Communicate with coaches and administrators of local teams on pregame information, press box space and other aspects of the broadcast
- Provide info to KFAL staff to assist in producing weekly Athlete of the Week feature throughout football and basketball season
- Assist sales staff in fostering relationships with clients or bringing in new sponsors, when applicable
- Help promote broadcasts on various station social and digital platforms
- Other duties as needed relating to KFAL sports broadcasts
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
