Part-Time Athletics Commentator for Video Streams

Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Athletics Department is seeking a Part-Time Athletics Commentator for video streams. Pay rate: $25.00/hour. Applicants cannot be or become AUM students while employed in this role.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide professional, engaging, and informative play-by-play commentary for assigned AUM Athletics home contests, enhancing the overall game-day experience for viewers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the play-by-play commentator for assigned AUM Athletics video streaming events on the FloSports platform.
• Provide accurate, engaging, and informative commentary throughout each assigned contest.
• Prepare relevant notes, statistics, rosters, and other background information about each participating team prior to the contest.
• Maintain neutral and professional commentary while demonstrating respect for all participating teams.
• Comply with all applicable NCAA Division II and Gulf South Conference rules, regulations, and policies.
• Interact professionally with officials, coaches, student-athletes, University personnel, and spectators.
• Assist with broadcast production as needed, including switching between camera angles when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with the AUM Athletics game management and broadcast team to ensure a smooth and professional production.
• Arrive at the venue approximately 30 minutes to one hour prior to the scheduled contest to prepare for the broadcast, confirm equipment is functioning properly, and ensure interviews and other broadcast elements are loaded and ready.
• Remain on site until the conclusion of each assigned event.
• Maintain reliable attendance and availability for evening and weekend events.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing play-by-play commentary for video streams at an NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, AHSAA, or AISA institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two (2) years of experience as a play-by-play commentator at an NCAA institution.

Skills

• Knowledge of applicable University, NCAA, and Gulf South Conference rules, practices, and procedures.
• Strong verbal communication, public speaking, and storytelling skills.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, live-event environment.
• Ability to remain composed and professional under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong preparation, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with members of the broadcast and game management team.

Pay

$25.00/hour

About AUM

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.