The Public Address Announcer is responsible for keeping our fans informed and promoting our sponsors. The Public Address Announcer introduces starting lineups, each batter as they come to bat, and substitutions as they happen. . It is the Public Address Announcer’s responsibility to understand the flow of the game as detailed in the game day script including timing of music, raffles, on field contests, etc., and to synchronize with the On Field E...
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 int...
The Mascot participates in on field activities including first pitches, starting lineups, the National Anthem and between inning on field contests. In addition, The Mascot also greets fans and special guests, poses for pictures, signs autographs and participates in birthday parties. . In order to complete their duties, the mascot performer must have a suitable personality. They must get along well with people of all ages but be especially good wi...
All Danbury Westerners home games are livestreamed. Camera Operator responsibilities include ensuring all video feeds are in place 30 minutes before game time, operating a camera to ensure it follows the ball in play or as directed by the Livestream Producer/Director. Connections must be dismantled, and equipment stored after each game. In addition, the Camera Operator may be responsible for recording pre and post-game player and coach interview...
The Photographer is responsible for taking photographs of the players and coaches throughout the season, starting with pre-season headshots for the NECBL website and baseball card poses for the team card set. During the season, the Photographer will be expected to take action shots and candid shots throughout all home games. As new players are signed during the season, the Photographer will take headshots and baseball card shots of these players ...
The two On Field Emcees will manage the pre-game on field activities (first pitches, National Anthem, etc.) and the between innings on field contests (one contest each at the conclusion of the first six innings). They will be responsible for using the remote microphone to introduce participants to the crowd, get the crowd pumped up and involved, announce the contest winner, and promote the contest sponsor. In the middle of the seventh inning, whe...
This is an extremely demanding position with many required social media updates on various daily and weekly deadlines. Most of the work is done away from the ballpark outside of game time. All updates are presented to our fans on our Instagram and Facebook accounts. . On game days at the ballpark the social media contributor may post about pre-game activities and give in game updates. The Social Media Contributor is required to attend all home ga...
These positions give someone a chance to experience several roles and position them for a full time role in future seasons. Swings will serve as substitutes in various positions as needed. Among the possible positions to be filled are. Music and Sound Effects Operator. Game Day Operations. Livestream Camera Operator. Official Scorer. On Field Emcee. Public Address Announcer. Scoreboard Operator. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualif...
The Journalist is responsible for writing and editing game stories and feature news articles for distribution on Westerner social media and to local on line news media. The Journalist will attend every home game and travel with the team to every away game. This will include overnight trips at team expense. Immediately after the conclusion of the game, the Journalist will go on to the field to gather quotes from coaches and players for incorporati...
The Videographer is responsible for creating videos for Westerner social media. These will be used for promoting Westerner games in the current and future seasons, and for soliciting future interns, host families and volunteers. Creativity is encouraged. Videographer duties include creating –. Hype videos – designed to promote the team and encourage people to come to a Westerner game. These should be about 25% game action and 75% all that surroun...
The Videographer is responsible for creating videos for Westerner social media. These will be used for promoting Westerner games in the current and future seasons, and for soliciting future interns, host families and volunteers. Creativity is encouraged. Videographer duties include creating –. Hype videos – designed to promote the team and encourage people to come to a Westerner game. These should be about 25% game action and 75% all that surroun...
