Mavericks Broadcast Color Analyst Job at Kansas City Mavericks in Independence

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Kansas City Mavericks - Part Time

Independence

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Broadcasting

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The Kansas City Mavericks Color Analyst provides expert commentary, analysis, and insights for live broadcasts of all hockey games throughout the season. Working in tandem with a play-by-play announcer, the color analyst offers a deeper understanding of the game's strategy, player performance, and critical moments to enhance the audience's experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide live expert commentary: Offer concise, accurate, and insightful analysis of the game as it unfolds during live broadcasts.
• Research and preparation: Conduct extensive research on teams, players, statistics, and game history to provide relevant and engaging content.
• Collaborate with the broadcast team: Coordinate with play-by-play announcers, producers, directors, and other production staff to ensure a cohesive and dynamic broadcast.
• Enhance the narrative: Weave compelling stories and context into the broadcast, drawing from your deep knowledge and experience to captivate the audience.
• Participate in pre- and post-game coverage: Contribute to segments before and after the game, which may include interviews with coaches and athletes.
• Engage with the audience: Connect with viewers or listeners through engaging and personality-driven commentary.
• Maintain professionalism: Adhere to all relevant FCC regulations and uphold journalistic integrity, representing the broadcast network and the sport with professionalism.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Proven sports expertise: Extensive knowledge of hockey is essential. Many candidates have a background as a former player, coach, or seasoned journalist.
• Exceptional communication skills: Must have strong public speaking abilities, a clear and pleasant speaking voice, and the capacity to articulate complex concepts effectively under pressure.
• Experience in broadcasting: Prior on-air experience in television, radio, or digital broadcasting is highly preferred. A demo reel showcasing your commentary is required.
• Research abilities: Demonstrated skill in quickly gathering and processing information to provide up-to-date analysis during a live event.
• Teamwork and collaboration: The ability to work effectively with a broadcast partner and a larger production team.
• Adaptability: Capability to adjust commentary based on the flow of the game, including unexpected turns of events.
• Formal education: A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or broadcasting is often preferred, but is not always required if professional experience is significant.
  
  

Work environment

• Live events: Work primarily takes place in broadcast booths or on-site.
• Flexible schedule: Includes nights, weekends, and holidays, aligned with the sports season.
• Fast-paced: A dynamic and often demanding environment with tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.
  
  

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.

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