What are the responsibilities and job description for the Play By Play Announcer - Media Team position at Jackson Rockabillys?
The Jackson Rockabillys will be adding an experienced intern to provide play-by-play on all home telecasts from Rockabillys Stadium during the 2027 season. All telecasts will be on the Prospect League Network, via Home Team Live. Position to begin oppo. end of May and continue till end of potential playoffs tthrough the first week of August. The Rockabillys are a member of the Prospect League in Jackson, TN, home to one of the top summer collegiate facilities in America. This is a great opportunity to enhance experience, resume and contacts.
This is a stipend based position for college credit. A $600.00 stipend is paid at the completion of the season. Candidate must seek and secure own housing.
ADDITIONAL DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES – HOME GAMES:
This is a stipend based position for college credit. A $600.00 stipend is paid at the completion of the season. Candidate must seek and secure own housing.
ADDITIONAL DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES – HOME GAMES:
- Write a post-game story for all games (home and road) to be published on the team website with distribution to all media outlets.
- Maintain and update the official roster for league, website and print rosters
- Conduct pre-game interviews for the broadcast
- Create pre-game and post game social media content
- Other game day duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Prior experience as Play-by-Play Announcer
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, detail oriented, and have a strong problem solving and decision making ability
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.