Position Title: Play-by-play broadcaster
Duration: Sept. 1, 2024 to March 2025
Rate: $30 / honorarium per game
Job Description:
The Port Moody Panthers have an opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual responsible for providing colour commentary for all home games during the 2024-25 regular season and playoffs.
The colour commentator is a key member of the Panthers’ online presence, helping produce a professional, engaging broadcast on FloHockey for friends, family, and fans.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an energetic, team-based sports environment in the Pacific Junior Hockey League. Please note that most events are on Sunday nights at the Port Moody Arena, so applicants must be available to work most Sunday nights. There are a select number of Monday night events as well.
The successful candidate is required to commit to 3-4 hours per game, arriving a minimum of 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare game content in advance
- Follow the pronunciation guide for the names of players and coaches
- Understand the rules and language of the sport
Qualifications:
- Ability to work all Panthers home games (minimum of 22 games during the regular season)
- Ability to exercise initiative, and good judgment
- Experience in sports media or broadcasting an asset
- Knowledge of hockey is an asset
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Able to stand for long periods
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Send resume to:
All interested candidates must email a cover letter and resume to media@portmoodypanthers.com. Please note your full name and position title in the subject line of your email.