Student Play-by-Play Announcer

Associated Students•Long Beach, CA

2d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Play-by-Play Announcer provides play-by-play announcing of Long Beach State Athletics games on the 22 West Radio internet stream and FM broadcasts for live sports student broadcasts. Monitors the broadcast in accordance with rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Requirements

One year of college; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in sports broadcasting and play-by-play announcing.
Must be a current and active CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.
Strong knowledge of baseball, softball, water polo, and/or soccer.
Ability to research, track, interpret, and report game statistics in real time and provide live play-by-play or color commentary.
Must be able to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.
Prepare routine reports.
Communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Perform basic mathematical calculations.
Apply sound judgment to follow instructions and resolve routine operational issues.
Acquire proficiency in Station Playlist Pro and Adobe Audition software through participation in mandatory training.
Complete training on FCC broadcast regulations regarding noncommercial radio.

Nice To Haves

One year of sports broadcasting experience preferred.
Previous volunteer experience with 22 West Media preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe Creative programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Call play-by-play action of Long Beach State student sports broadcasts.
Coordinate with the Sports Broadcasting Assistant and the Station Program Assistant for all necessary programming, sponsor mentions, and pre- and post-game additions to the sports play-by-play broadcast.
Interpret readings and indicators on the control console and determines operating adjustments required to obtain uniform audio sound level.
Maintains proper paper logging of station identification and non-commercial underwriting messages in accordance with rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Communicates any discrepancies with programming, underwriting, and engineering (for equipment) to the proper departments. Will handle all communication in writing with the date/time of the incident(s) included.
Appears on a weekly 1-hour sports commentary program hosted by the Sports Broadcasting Assistant or their designee.
Attends live sports broadcast staff meetings.
Aid in sports department needs as they pertain to the broadcast of live or recorded sports presentations.
Attends biweekly staff meetings and submits a written weekly report following guidelines from the Student General Manager.
Other duties as assigned, reasonably within the scope of the job.