What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Field Reporter position at Texas Rangers?
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Job Summary: Responsible for contributing field reporting responsibilities to live Rangers game broadcasts, including pre-game and post-game shows, for a minimum of 120 games each season. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the game of baseball, a self-starter, and be capable of enterprising stories gathered through conversation with players, members of the coaching staff, and front office representatives. Candidates should be willing to work in a collaborative environment with both broadcast crew teammates and members of various Club departments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
Serve in the role of lead field reporter for the Texas Rangers before, during, and after live baseball games—to include working nights, weekends, and some holidays as well as attend and participate in organizational events as needed.
Attend all press conferences and media sessions prepared to ask questions and craft pre, in-game, and post-game stories based on information gathered.
Develop professional relationships with on-field and front office personnel to understand and deliver content to inform fans and viewers of the storylines of the day.
Work closely with the Coordinating Producer and/or Game Producer, as well as Public Relations to facilitate additional access as needed to support all shows.
Report and host shows and elements for any additional ancillary programming.
Participate in offseason initiatives.
Be comfortable in a collaborative environment, able to pitch stories and accept critique.
Consider relevant support materials needed to highlight stories – photos, video packages, etc. –and request to producers in a timely manner.
Ability to enterprise and write feature content to support digital initiatives.
Available to travel for the Major League Baseball season.
All other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Radio/TV/Film, or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a live on-air role, particularly covering professional or affiliated baseball.
A professional appearance and demeanor, as well as a team-first attitude.
Strong verbal and written skills, as well as the ability to both prepare and ad-lib compelling stories reacting to on-field events.
A demonstrated ability to freely converse using terms understood to relate to on-field action in a baseball game.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.
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