Wenatchee Wild -- FILLED BY STAA MEMBER

[Jon Chelesnik]

The Wenatchee Wild (Wenatchee WA.) of the British Columbia Hockey League are in search of a Play-by-Play broadcaster to serve as the team’s Full time Media Relations and Broadcast Manager.

Primary responsibilities are to serve as the play-by-play voice, act as the external media contact and contribute as a member of the creative services, events and media team.

Applicants should be creative, outgoing, self-starters who are comfortable in both the radio broadcast and on-camera environments.

Requirements and skills:

A minimum of one year of hockey play by play experience at the Junior, College, or professional level.

* Must hold a valid US passport or enhanced driver’s license and be able to enter Canada.
* Demonstrate ability to write articles and press releases as well as create content for social media
accounts.
* Experience with computer based, multi- track audio production, recording, and editing.
* Ability to work both independently and as a member of a creative team.
* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Addition preferred skills:

* Video production experience (writing, filming, editing) * Experience with graphic design for web and or print.

Job Duties will include:

Provide Play by Play coverage for all Wenatchee Wild games, home and away, and oversee all phases of the broadcast including:

* Pre-game, intermission and post-game content.
* Interviews with players, coaches for broadcast and social media.
* Technical set up, production and advertising spot insertion.
* Ensure fulfillment of broadcast- related sponsor elements.

Serve as the Wilds primary external media contact:

* Write and disseminate press releases.
* Develop and pitch stories to local media.
* Respond to and facilitate all interview, appearance and media asset requests. * Maintain relationships with local media.
* Create pre game notes and media packets.
* Work with team historian to track statistics and notable milestones.

As a member of the Wilds creative services, events, and media team.

* Provide media training and social media training to our players.
* Keep players and coaches informed about game presentation elements that involve the team (special entrances, pre-game ceremonies, etc.)
* Help coordinate press conferences.
* Create content for our website and social media.

Other duties assigned:

* The position is full time, requires extensive travel with the team on the team bus over a seven to eight months period plus playoffs. It involves working many weekends and nights.
* Reports to the GM of the wild, Operations Coordinator, and Marketing.
* The Wenatchee Wild offer a generous medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k to its full- time employees and eligible spouse/partner and dependents.

All interested candidates should submit:

* Resume and brief cover letter.
* Links to hockey play by play sample.
* Game recap and story form writing samples.
* Relevant samples in the area of video production and graphic design.

Use the resume resources on this page in the STAA Member Community to put your best foot forward.

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

Bliss Littler
blittler@wenatcheewildhockey.com

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[Jon Chelesnik]

This position has been filled by an STAA member. Announcement pending.

[Jon Chelesnik]

Congratulations to STAA member Austin Draude, the new voice of the Wild.

The Wenatchee position opened when their beloved and longtime broadcaster Arch Ecker recently passed away. While the organization and it's fans mourned, they also knew they needed to hire Ecker's replacement. They contacted STAA.

Read the full story here.

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