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Re: Summer Collegiate Baseball Play-by-Play

#16 Post by Jon Chelesnik » Tue Mar 14, 2017 10:03 am

Chatham Anglers Play-By-Play Broadcaster (CCBL)
The Chatham Anglers (a.k.a. Chatham A's) of the Cape Cod Baseball League seek an undergraduate student to join the "Anglers Media Team" as Play-By-Play Broadcaster for the 2017 season (and, potentially, the 2018 season).

Successful candidate will team with another student broadcaster for split play-by-play duties. Broadcasters coordinate "Anglers Media Team" operations. Other Anglers Media Team positions, including beat reporter, photographer and video production are outlined here: http://bit.ly/ChathamAsInternships.

Responsibilities:
* Broadcast all 44 regular season games, plus exhibition contests and postseason. (Play-by-play, color, interviews, etc.)
* Manage all press box operations and broadcast equipment.
* Direct all media efforts including website content & management, team publications, video production, social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) and digital media (YouTube, SoundCloud, Flickr), etc.
* Engage audience, fans and community.

Requirements:
* Baseball play-by-play experience
* Website management and social media proficiency
* Familiarity with audio, photo and video software familiarity (Cool Edit/Adobe Audition, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere)
* Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills
* Ambitious creativity and innovative thinking

Preferred:
* Broadcast journalism coursework
* Undergraduate status

The Chatham Athletic Association will offer host-family living arrangements; additional compensation will be discussed. This position may be used as an internship.

Please indicate in your cover letter you learned of this opportunity through Sportscasters Talent Agency of America. Send resume, cover letter, references, writing samples and broadcast samples (links or attachments) to:

Dan D'Uva
ChathamBroadcast@gmail.com

Include "Chatham Play-By-Play" in your subject line.

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Re: Summer Collegiate Baseball Play-by-Play

#17 Post by Jon Chelesnik » Tue Mar 14, 2017 10:14 am

Chatham Anglers Play-By-Play Broadcaster (CCBL)
The Chatham Anglers (a.k.a. Chatham A's) of the Cape Cod Baseball League seek an undergraduate student to join the "Anglers Media Team" as Play-By-Play Broadcaster for the 2017 season (and, potentially, the 2018 season).

Successful candidate will team with another student broadcaster for split play-by-play duties. Broadcasters coordinate "Anglers Media Team" operations. Other Anglers Media Team positions, including beat reporter, photographer and video production are outlined here: http://bit.ly/ChathamAsInternships.

Responsibilities:
* Broadcast all 44 regular season games, plus exhibition contests and postseason. (Play-by-play, color, interviews, etc.)
* Manage all press box operations and broadcast equipment.
* Direct all media efforts including website content & management, team publications, video production, social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) and digital media (YouTube, SoundCloud, Flickr), etc.
* Engage audience, fans and community.

Requirements:
* Baseball play-by-play experience
* Website management and social media proficiency
* Familiarity with audio, photo and video software familiarity (Cool Edit/Adobe Audition, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere)
* Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills
* Ambitious creativity and innovative thinking

Preferred:
* Broadcast journalism coursework
* Undergraduate status

The Chatham Athletic Association will offer host-family living arrangements; additional compensation will be discussed. This position may be used as an internship.

Please indicate in your cover letter you learned of this opportunity through Sportscasters Talent Agency of America. Send resume, cover letter, references, writing samples and broadcast samples (links or attachments) to:

Dan D'Uva
ChathamBroadcast@gmail.com

Include "Chatham Play-By-Play" in your subject line.

Chatham's broadcasting alumni working in pro baseball in 2017 include:
Scott Braun (MLB Network, SNY)
Brandon Liebhaber (Jackson Generals)
Jonny Wincott (Binghamton Rumble Ponies)
Dom Cotroneo (Down East Wood Ducks)
Jake Eisenberg (Brooklyn Cyclones)
Evan Stockton (Auburn Doubledays)

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Re: Summer Collegiate Baseball Play-by-Play

#18 Post by Jon Chelesnik » Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:04 pm

Sunbelt Summer Collegiate League

Title: Media Relations Assistant
Position Description:
The Media Relations Assistant will assist the Director of Communications/Media Relations with day to day operations, and will be assigned to a specific team to serve as the Media Relations representative. Applicants are responsible for housing during the duration of the Internship. Course credit for the internship is available and encouraged.
Interns will be responsible for:
• Keeping pitch-by-pitch live stats in the Pointstreak Solutions System for
• website stats
• Serving as Official Scorer during game
• Contributing written content for League/team website (post game stories, feature stories,
• preview stories, etc.)
• Maintaining rosters and statistics on the Sunbelt League Website
• Running team website including stories, schedule, roster, etc.
• Coordinating all interviews with players, coaches, and front office staff
• Assisting with needs of media covering each game
• Assisting League Communications/Media Relations Director with day-to-day needs as
• assigned
Applicants are required to have:
• Knowledge of rules and scoring of baseball
• Excellent writing, verbal, and communication skills
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Detail-Oriented work ethic
• High degree of professionalism
• Ability to multi-task, and change on the fly.
• Ability to work occasional long hours and weekends

Internship Duration:
Internship will last from Last week in May -> Middle of August.

Please send all applications and questions to Colin Lacy (colin.lacy16@gmail.com/404-630- 4725). Applications must be submitted no later than April 14th, 2017 with a cover letter, resume, and references.
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Re: Summer Collegiate Baseball Play-by-Play

#19 Post by Jon Chelesnik » Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:05 pm

Sunbelt Summer Collegiate League

Title: Broadcasting Internship
Position Description:
The Broadcasting unpaid internship will give interns hands on experience with all facets of the profession. Interns will be assigned a team that they are responsible for, and will follow that team all season both on the road and at home. Applicants are responsible for housing during the duration of the Internship. Course credit for the internship is available and encouraged.
Interns will be responsible for:
• Broadcasting all games for the team assigned
• Setting up, breaking down, and caring for all broadcasting equipment
• Filling in on other broadcasts when necessary
• Serving as the Voice of the team in any community events, interviews, etc.
• Assisting League Director of Broadcasting with day-to-day operations
• Maintaining Team Social Media Channels (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, etc.)
• Assisting Team Media Relations Assistant with day-to-day operations
Applicants are required to have:
• Knowledge of the rules and game of baseball
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and written)
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Prior experience in broadcasting
• Ability to travel to home/away games
• Ability to adapting to work environment (co-workers, facilities, etc)
Applicants are recommended to have:
• Prior Play-by-play experience (preferably baseball)
• Prior use of Flash Media Encoder streaming software
• Knowledge of adobe audition
• Knowledge of basic audio equipment

Internship Duration:
Internship will last from Last week in May -> Middle of August.

Please send all applications and questions to Colin Lacy (colin.lacy16@gmail.com/404-630- 4725). Applications must be submitted no later than April 14th, 2017 with a cover letter, resume, demo, and references.

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Re: Summer Collegiate Baseball Play-by-Play

#20 Post by Jon Chelesnik » Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:09 am

The Chatham Anglers are down to their finalists.

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Re: Summer Collegiate Baseball Play-by-Play

#21 Post by Jon Chelesnik » Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:41 am

Play-by-Play/Media, Purcellville, VA

The Purcellville Cannons, a member of the Virginia-based collegiate summer Valley Baseball League, seek a young talented play-by-play/color-commentary baseball broadcaster and media-production assistant for a two-month internship.

Candidate should have a thorough knowledge of baseball and some on-microphone experience calling live baseball games at the high school level or above. Candidate would serve as No. 2 broadcaster in radio booth for at least 21 home games from late May until late July. Road-game broadcasts and No. 1 duties as available.

Other duties may include, but may not be limited to, writing and submitting post-game recaps to the league and various local media outlets, and conducting/recording pre- and post-game interviews with coaches and players.

Housing accommodation available with local host family.. College credit available.

Please indicate in your cover letter you learned of this opportunity through Sportscasters Talent Agency of America. Send demo and resume to:

Ridge Fuller
General Manager
CannonsGM@gmail.com

Be sure to put "Broadcast Media Internship Candidate" in the subject line of your email.

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Re: Summer Collegiate Baseball Play-by-Play

#22 Post by Jon Chelesnik » Tue May 09, 2017 10:28 am

Congratulations to Drew Carter (Syracuse) and STAA member Max Herz (Vanderbilt), the new play-by-play team for the Chatham Anglers.

Like many of his fellow members, Herz originally joined STAA to access a range of sportscasting positions in one place. Once a member, Herz discovered benefit in more than the job leads.

Read Max's story here.

Visit Max's STAA Talent Page.

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