Play-by-Play Board Operator, Part-Time

$37,440 - $37,440/Yr

Sirius|Xm - New York, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Telecommunications

About the position

The Play-by-Play Board Operator, Part-Time position at SiriusXM involves managing all aspects of sports game broadcasts, ensuring quality control, and effectively communicating with various teams. This role is crucial in delivering a seamless audio experience for listeners during live sports events.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of sports play-by-play game broadcasts including quality control.
• Audition audio elements prior to broadcast.
• Play commercials and promos during breaks.
• Follow game format and log game highlights.
• Communicate with sports newsrooms, supervisors, engineers, and operations as needed.
• Check audio equipment for proper functioning prior to going to air.
• Report technical problems and equipment malfunctions to engineers and operations.
• Confirm audio feed provided is correct for the scheduled game broadcast.
• Maintain knowledge of players and storylines involved in the game broadcast.
• Update the score of the game.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 1 year of experience running an audio board for a sports talk show or play-by-play event.
• Strong knowledge of sports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to pay attention to details and be organized.
• Ability to project professionalism over the phone and in person.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task under shifting deadlines.
• Previous use of Digital Audio Workstation software preferred.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives based on performance.