The Idaho Falls Chukars are a proud member of the Pioneer League and MLB Partner. We are looking for someone to join our team as a radio broadcaster for the 2024 season. This seasonal job will start on May 10 and end on September 15.
- An enrolled college student or recent college graduate is preferred but not required
- Applicants must have the ability to work the entire season.
- Baseball play-by-play experience is required
- Summer collegiate or professional baseball work experience is preferred
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as the No. 2 broadcaster for Chukars home games alongside Idaho Falls radio legend John Balginy, in addition to serving as the only broadcaster for all road games.
- Host and produce a pregame show prior to each home broadcast.
- Tasked with the development and distribution of relevant game day materials such as stat packs, team rosters, lineup sheets, box scores, and game notes prior to each game.
- Assist with production of the broadcast and equipment set-up/tear down.
- Conduct interviews with players and coaches.
- Writing post-game recaps and press releases for media distribution.
- Distribution of game stat packs to coaches, players, and other relevant gameday staff after games.
- Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to coordinating with team hotels and player meals on the road, community/sponsor events, and assisting with team-sponsored events throughout the season.
Compensation
- $1,500 / month in addition to per diems for travel expenses on the road.
Application
- Please ensure that links to your reel of baseball play-by-play experience are included with your application. Applicants who do not submit a reel will not be considered.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
