What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sideline Reporter position at Danbury Westerners?
Working with the Westerner Broadcaster, Producer/Director, Camera Operators and the opposing team’s broadcaster, the Sideline Reporter livestreams all the team’s home games over the internet.
The Sideline Reporter is responsible for delivering thoughtful and interesting special reports by both prior recording and live during the game. These may be delivered between innings or during game action. Segments can include manager, coach or player interviews, a visiting team preview, intern or volunteer interviews/profiles or anything else our viewers may find interesting. Creativity is encouraged.
In addition, the sideline reporter will be called upon to provide updates about things happening in the game or around the ballpark that add to the viewers understanding of events. After Westerner victories, they will be responsible for the post-game interview of the player of the game and the manager which will be broadcast on the livestream and over the public address system.
The ideal candidate will have broadcast reporting experience and an in-depth knowledge of baseball.
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.
