Job Description
In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. JOB SUMMARY: Utah Hockey team, a brand-new NHL franchise, is seeking a dynamic and experienced TV play-by-play announcer to join our broadcast team.You'll be the voice that brings the excitement of the inaugural season to fans across the state of Utah.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Deliver live, accurate, and enthusiastic play-by-play TV commentary for all home and away games, capturing the energy, and flow of the action on the ice.
- Work closely with the broadcast team to prepare for games, including researching opponents, players, and storylines.
- Introduce our players, coaches, and front office to a new fan base.
- Teach the game without talking down to hockey fans.
- Provide insightful analysis throughout the broadcast, keeping viewers informed, engaged and entertained.
- Collaborate with the production team and color commentator to ensure a smooth and professional broadcast experience.
- Represent the Utah team with professionalism and enthusiasm at promotional events and community outreach initiatives.
- Maintain a strong social media presence, interacting with fans, and generating excitement for the team.
- Contribute and collaborate on the team's social media and streaming content efforts.
- Contribute to pre/intermission/post-game coverage by offering additional insights and analysis alongside studio analysts.
- Attend and represent the team at press conferences and other team/media events, gathering information to generate content for broadcasts and streaming platforms.
- Participate in promotional/sponsor activities and community events to build excitement for the team and connect with fans.
- Travel with the team to road games.
- Participate in content captures and other features for the franchise's streaming product.
- Exemplify the Smith Entertainment Group mission and values: transparency, all in, community obsessed, one team, and scrappy
- Accept other duties, as assigned
COMPETENCIES: - Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Interpersonal savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and rough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
- Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
- Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Minimum 5+ years of experience in play-by-play announcing, preferably at the professional NHL level.
- Extensive knowledge of hockey rules, strategies, and current NHL landscape.
- A clear, articulate, and captivating voice with excellent communication skills.
- The ability to think quickly and adapt to the fast pace of the game.
- A passion for hockey and the ability to convey that passion to the audience.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of individuals.
- Strong storyteller.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: - This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
- This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate and assess.
- This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.
- This person must be able to lift 20 lbs.
Smith Entertainment Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and SEG reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.
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