The Revolution enjoy one of the most unique broadcasting deals in professional baseball, owning its flagship station, SportsRadio 1350 WOYK. Candidates for this position will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working for a professional baseball team as well as a commercial radio station that operates its studios at the ballpark.
The position is a full-time, paid internship for recent graduates only, and lasts from roughly March through October.
Compensation is a stipend of $800 per month.
Job Responsibilities
Broadcasting:
* Play-by-play for middle 3 innings of Revolution home games and additional road games in nearby Lancaster
* Color commentary for remaining 6 innings
* Host of pregame and postgame shows, including gathering pregame interviews with players and coaches and postgame on-field interviews after Revolution victories
* Produce daily one-minute “Revs Report” feature, including highlights from that night’s contest
Media Relations:
* Writing and distribution of postgame recaps for media and team website
* Compiling daily game notes and stat packs prior to home contests
* Assisting with production of team’s media guide prior to start of season, including composition of player biographies
* Posting team news and station promos on organization’s social media outlets
* Write feature stories including player Q&A’s for club’s game program
* Assist with other team media relations efforts including accommodating press requests and disseminating media credentials
Radio Production:
* Writing, voicing, and producing on-air spots for sponsors, team promos, and daily station features
* Editing postgame highlights
* Creation and installation of daily commercial logs
* Assisting with administrative duties including execution of sponsorship contracts and overseeing traffic for sponsors
* Updating WOYK website including posting feature audio and station schedule updates
* Handling day-to-day operations of WOYK while team is on road
* Production of non-Revolution baseball events on WOYK
Requirements:
* At least one season of radio play-by-play and media relations experience at the professional or collegiate level
* Keen attention to detail and a diligent, dedicated work ethic
* Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
* Vast knowledge of baseball
* Be a team player and self-motivator with professional interests extending beyond the game broadcast
* Possess a willingness to learn and a positive attitude
* Ability to multi-task and maintain high quality of work under daily deadlines
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, audio editing software, broadcast equipment, and Adobe Business Catalyst
Interested candidates should apply by email, and submit a resume, baseball play-by-play sample (minimum two half-innings of uncut play-by-play), writing sample, any other relevant materials that help demonstrate media relations abilities including game notes, and cover letter to:
Darrell Henry
WOYK GM/ Revolution PBP Broadcaster
dhenry@yorkrevolution.com
Please indicate in your cover letter you learned of this opportunity through Sportscasters Talent Agency of America. Include in your cover letter the earliest date you could start, on or after March 1. Submit materials ASAP; deadline to apply is January 8. No phone calls please.
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