Chicago Cubs Pre-/Postgame Host WSCR-AM [FT- Chicago, IL]
Nov 11, 2014 19:31:10 GMT
Post by Broadcaster411 on Nov 11, 2014 19:31:10 GMT
Hosting Cubs pre- and post-game shows requires odd hours and advance preparation. Content changes daily and the host must be able to quickly “read up” and become expert on all matters baseball, both locally and nationally. When assigned to host talk shows or anchor sportscasts, must be able think quickly, decide how best to obtain information, and write creatively and factually. This person also will work as an on-site producer for baseball games, expected to update sales related copy for the broadcast team, and stay in touch with the studio to be sure all material and requirements are handled.
Required Qualifications ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
A full-time position which during baseball season involves hosting Cubs Radio pre- and post-game programming, along with in-game responsibilities including on-site producing, social media posts, and possibly scoreboards and occasional play-by-play. This person may be asked to get additional interviews for use by CBS Radio stations outside of game broadcasts, be accessible to WBBM and/or WSCR to report live, report on tape, deliver sound bites and produce reporter wraps. This person may be called at any time in breaking news situations, and will be called upon to regularly write for the station web site. During the offseason, this person would be assigned by WSCR to host sports talk-shows and/or sports news updates.
Extensive knowledge of sports and baseball/major league baseball in particular.
Strong on-air communication skills and broadcast background..
Interviewing skills.
Play-by-play experience.
Voice quality and ad-lib ability are very important.
A warm, personable delivery is required, along with excellent diction and pronunciation
Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in confusing and uncertain situations
Ability to operate a range of technical equipment, including digital recording and playback machines is required, along with audio editing experience
Must have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to ask engaging, sometimes tough and insightful questions
Must be able to think on your feet, come up with topics and feature ideas.
Must be a team player, able to relate easily with baseball personnel as well as co-workers.
Must be well prepared under all conditions.
Must be available for every game and be prepared to travel throughout the Major League Baseball season.
Fluency with basic computer word processing and social media is required.
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Required Qualifications ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
A full-time position which during baseball season involves hosting Cubs Radio pre- and post-game programming, along with in-game responsibilities including on-site producing, social media posts, and possibly scoreboards and occasional play-by-play. This person may be asked to get additional interviews for use by CBS Radio stations outside of game broadcasts, be accessible to WBBM and/or WSCR to report live, report on tape, deliver sound bites and produce reporter wraps. This person may be called at any time in breaking news situations, and will be called upon to regularly write for the station web site. During the offseason, this person would be assigned by WSCR to host sports talk-shows and/or sports news updates.
Extensive knowledge of sports and baseball/major league baseball in particular.
Strong on-air communication skills and broadcast background..
Interviewing skills.
Play-by-play experience.
Voice quality and ad-lib ability are very important.
A warm, personable delivery is required, along with excellent diction and pronunciation
Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in confusing and uncertain situations
Ability to operate a range of technical equipment, including digital recording and playback machines is required, along with audio editing experience
Must have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to ask engaging, sometimes tough and insightful questions
Must be able to think on your feet, come up with topics and feature ideas.
Must be a team player, able to relate easily with baseball personnel as well as co-workers.
Must be well prepared under all conditions.
Must be available for every game and be prepared to travel throughout the Major League Baseball season.
Fluency with basic computer word processing and social media is required.
sjobs.brassring.com/EN/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=508081&partnerid=25084&siteid=5132&type=search&JobReqLang=1&codes=Indeed_com_CBS