Hybrid Announcer bei GLOBAL GAMING SOLUTIONS LLC

Description

General Definition:

• Contributes to the high energy and entertainment aspect of the track by presenting: music, news, and Live Racing, commentary and interviews guest. The ideal candidate will be able to maintain our mission by creating a high level of guest satisfaction as an entertainment venue and be prepared to maintain this mission in many degrees of unexpected operational situations.

Essential Job Functions:       

• Announce programming information, such as program schedules, live racing information, or public service information, events
• Present music, news, sports, the weather, the time, and commercials
• Interview guests and moderate panels or discussions on their shows
• Research topics for comment and discussion during shows
• Read prepared scripts and communicate live events on radio or television shows
• Comment on important news stories
• Provide commentary for the audience during sporting events, at parades, and on other occasions
• Select and review program content
• Introduce upcoming acts and guide the audience through the entertainment
• Make promotional appearances at public or private events
• Assist racing department and marketing department in broadcast
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Degree from four-year college/university; or 8 years related experience and/or training; or combination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of on-site event planning and execution
• Ability to work effectively with peers, staff members, and regulatory agency personnel
• Excellent communication (written, oral, interpersonal) and organization skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM software
• Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills required
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment both independently and within a team
• Self-starter, reliable, responsible, dependable, adaptable and flexible
• Strong organizational skills
• Solid work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to get the job done
• Strong prospecting and innovative corporate sales skills
• Team player who is self-motivated with an internal drive to help grow the company and enhance the Lone Star Park brand
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and be efficient with time management
• Ability to provide excellent team member support and external customer service

Training:       

• Eight years of job related experience required.

Licenses/Certifications/Other: 

• Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency if applicable to perform the essential job functions
• Texas Racing Commission License (TXRC)

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strength:
  • Sedentary to medium workload
  • Stand, sit and walk consistently
  • Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 50lbs
• Movement:
  • Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach
  • Will use office equipment
  • Driving motor vehicles as needed
• Auditory:
  • Frequently speak and articulate
  • Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy machinery
• Environmental:
  • Exposure to weather and extreme elements are minimal
  • Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses