Television Sports Announcer - LTE

City of Sheboygan • Sheboygan City Hall, WI

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About The Position

The Sheboygan Community Station (WSCS) is seeking an energetic, engaging, and community-focused Sports Announcer to cover local athletics for community media productions. The announcer brings high school, local college, and community events to life for television, radio, and digital audiences, while helping produce multimedia sports content and building relationships with local coaches and school athletic departments. The role also highlights local student-athletes and community members. WSCS provides citizens with access to local government through television and the web.

The position is supervised by the Television Program Director and performs day-to-day activities in television programming, operations, and/or on-air promotions. It is a non-benefited, part-time role working evenings during sporting events. Announcers typically work 3–4 hours per event and spend an additional hour preparing. Football coverage runs from late August through October, averaging one game per week; basketball coverage runs from December through March, averaging one to two games per week. There are no regular events in spring or summer, though the team may occasionally cover other events when staff are available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance maintained in accordance with Wisconsin law.
• Use of a personal vehicle may be required for travel between the studio and filming locations.
• Knowledge of television station operations and television programming.
• Familiarity with live-streaming workflows, audio/video equipment, remote broadcast software, and basic video-editing tools.
• Ability to produce publicity items.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills, including an engaging on-air presence, clear articulation, and the ability to think and speak quickly under pressure.
• Considerable knowledge of high school and amateur sports rules, strategies, and terminology.
• Strong writing skills for game previews, social media copy, and web articles.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including regular evening and weekend hours during peak sports seasons.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative.
• Ability to work closely with the supervisor and coworkers on a variety of tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions at athletic fields and gymnasiums.
• Ability to lift and transport broadcast equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in sports broadcasting, journalism, communications, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Collegiate or community media experience is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, enthusiastic, and professional play-by-play and color commentary for live broadcasts of local high school football, basketball, baseball, and other community sports across television, radio, and digital streaming platforms.
• Research teams, players, and statistics before broadcasts.
• Conduct pre-game and post-game interviews with coaches and standout athletes.
• Represent the station positively at local sporting events, community gatherings, and promotional appearances.
• Assist with setup, operation, and teardown of mobile broadcast equipment at remote game sites.
• Assist in coordinating area teams’ schedules for the broadcast production calendar.
• Integrate sponsor reads, promotional spots, and community partner acknowledgments into live and recorded broadcasts.
• Write game recaps and produce short-form video features and sports highlights for the website, social media channels, and local news broadcasts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED