PA Announcer and Scoreboard Operator

This is a Full Time Job

Title: PA Announcer / Scoreboard Operator – Part Time
Reports to: Assistant, Minor League Operations / Manager, Minor League Equipment
Location: Port Charlotte, Florida

Overview: The PA Announcer / Scoreboard Operator will announce batters and other in-game updates during Florida Complex League (FCL) home games for the FCL Rays, while also playing walk-up and in-game music, and operating the scoreboard. The role will revolve around the FCL home schedule, which starts Saturday, May 2, but we would like candidates to start as soon as Friday, April 3. Typical scheduled home games will start at 12:00pm noon, with Saturday games starting at 10:00am EST (times subject to change). This role keeps fans engaged and informed and plays a key role in the overall game operation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Announce batters and in-game substitutions
• Assist with special announcements (anthem, player intros, first pitches, pre-game)
• Ensure all announcements are accurate and on time
• Operate scoreboard by accurately representing the number of outs, balls, strikes, innings, runs, hits, and errors in a timely manner
• Queue in-game music (walk-up songs, music in-between innings)
• Communicate with official scorers/umpires regarding in-game changes, as needed

Qualifications:
• Advanced knowledge of the game of baseball
• Ability to speak English with clear dictation
• Must be organized, flexible, and able to work in a live-production and face-paced environment
• Availability to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and commit to 25-30 games throughout the summer