Play by Play Announcer & "Voice of the Ravens"

Baltimore Ravens • Baltimore, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Following the retirement of our longtime play-by-play announcer after 20 seasons, our organization is seeking a highly qualified broadcasting professional to serve as the primary radio voice for all team game broadcasts. This individual will be responsible for delivering accurate, engaging, and professional real-time narration of preseason, regular season, and postseason games across the team’s radio network. The role requires strong preparation, deep knowledge of football, and the ability to collaborate effectively with production staff and on-air partners.
In addition to game-day responsibilities, this position includes significant participation in year-round content production across multiple platforms, including television, radio, digital, and podcasts, as well as public appearances as the “Voice of the Ravens.”

Requirements

• Demonstrated, 5+ years’ experience providing live play-by-play for professional, collegiate, or high-level sports broadcasts required
• Strong command of football rules, terminology, and game flow
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including clarity, pacing, and the ability to convey complex action in real time
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a live production environment
• Strong research, preparation, and organizational skills
• Ability to represent the organization professionally in all public-facing roles
• Upload and submit a resume AND cover letter.
• Complete the required additional screening questions as part of the application ensuring to submit the required video submissions as listed above.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated, 5+ years’ experience in an on-camera talent role strongly preferred
• Candidates with significant on-camera experience are strongly preferred, though such experience is not required for consideration.
• Experience with television or digital video production preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive game notes, research materials, and supporting documentation necessary for high-quality broadcasts
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of team personnel, opponent information, league rules, and relevant weekly storylines
• Participate in pre-broadcast production meetings and coordinate with internal staff to ensure smooth execution of all broadcast elements
• Provide live radio play-by-play for all contracted games (up to 24 per season)
• Deliver timely, accurate, and engaging descriptions of in-game action
• Maintain professional broadcast standards and adhere to organizational guidelines throughout all broadcasts
• Collaborate effectively with the color analyst and production team during live game coverage
• Complete all required game broadcasts and pregame/postgame responsibilities as assigned
• Hosting or co-hosting team-produced television programs
• Serving as an on-air host &/or contributor for podcasts, radio shows (year-round &/or in-season), and digital video series
• Participating in weekly content features, interviews, and special programming
• Supporting major team events, community outreach efforts, and partner activations as an on-air representative

Benefits

• As an equal opportunity employer, we consider candidates from all backgrounds and identities. We encourage individuals from all ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio economic status, as well as military veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed