Sports Broadcaster – Rowing
About The Position
USRowing is seeking Sports Broadcasters for the 2027 and 2028 regatta seasons. The role cultivates entertaining, engaging, and educational broadcasts with in-depth coverage and analysis of races, athletes, teams, and clubs at USRowing Regional and National Championships. Broadcasters use their knowledge and enthusiasm for rowing to analyze race lineups, conduct interviews, and highlight storylines that explain the significance of races, events, and the sport. Travel to the applicable regattas is required, with the work location determined by the regatta. The position is an independent contractor engagement. Broadcasters jointly lead the regatta livestream, providing commentary, statistical analysis, interviews, race research, scripts for announcements and promotions, and accurate coverage for viewers. They may also help produce promotional videos in advance of a regatta and must follow USRowing’s Code of Conduct and be aware of its Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention policies and misconduct reporting procedures. Compensation is $275 per day at Regional Championships and $300 per day at National Championships. USRowing provides agreed-upon travel and lodging, reimburses mileage according to the 2027 IRS standard mileage rate, and provides breakfast and lunch on competition days. Applicants should indicate which relevant regattas they are interested in working across the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
Requirements
- At least 1–2 years of broadcasting experience, including announcing, commentating, anchoring, radio, podcasting, or related fields.
- Comprehensive knowledge of rowing, including a general understanding of USRowing Rules of Rowing, or extensive expertise in sports broadcasting.
- Ability to work and collaborate with USRowing staff and broadcasters.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to enunciate and project one’s voice effectively.
- Professional etiquette when conducting onsite interviews with participants and special guests.
- Willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities
- Jointly lead the broadcast throughout the regatta livestream, providing color commentary, statistical analysis, and other relevant information about rowing events as they unfold.
- Interview athletes, teams, coaches, and other guests about their achievements, experiences, and knowledge of rowing.
- Research race strategies and athletes’ past performances to support analysis of upcoming races.
- Read scripts for commercials, organizational announcements, and promotional materials.
- Provide accurate, insightful, and engaging event coverage for the livestream audience.
- Assist in creating inspirational promotional videos before the regatta to build anticipation and excitement.
- Follow the USRowing Code of Conduct during preparation and at USRowing events.
- Be aware of Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention policies and how to report misconduct; report sexual misconduct directly to the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
Benefits
- Agreed-upon travel and lodging accommodations for Regional and National Championship events.
- Mileage reimbursement in accordance with the 2027 IRS standard mileage rate.
- Breakfast and lunch provided on-site each competition day.
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