Overview

Join the Holly Springs Salamanders for an exciting seasonal opportunity! We are seeking an energetic, charismatic, and reliable Baseball On-Field Emcee to serve as the voice and personality of our live game-day entertainment.

This individual will engage fans, lead promotions, announce sponsored activities, and enhance the in-game experience with enthusiasm and professionalism. The ideal candidate thrives in front of large crowds, has excellent improvisational skills, and is passionate about blending baseball with sports entertainment to elevate the game day experience for all fans.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Host and engage with fans during pre-game, in-game, and post-game activities, including executing on-field promotions, contests, and fan interactions
• Announce sponsored promotions and deliver key messaging as directed, ensuring all sponsor commitments are met professionally
• Work closely with the game-day production team to ensure smooth execution of both scripted and improvised elements
• Conduct live interviews with players, coaches, and special guests when required
• Keep the energy high and maintain fan engagement throughout the entire game, adapting quickly to last-minute changes to ensure a seamless fan experience
• Use strong working knowledge of baseball to time announcements and host interactions appropriately around game action

Required Qualifications

• Strong, clear speaking voice with excellent crowd engagement skills
• Dynamic, energetic personality with a passion for sports entertainment
• Must be available to work all 32+ home games, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the game schedule
• Ability to ad-lib and improvise in a fast-paced, live setting
• Comfortable performing in front of large audiences with confidence, enthusiasm, and a professional appearance/demeanor
• Strong working knowledge of baseball rules and game flow

Preferred Qualifications

• Acting, broadcasting, or public speaking experience
• Previous experience in live entertainment, sports hosting, or a similar role

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the ballpark for extended periods (up to the full duration of a game)
• High-energy performance requiring vocal endurance and physical movement throughout the game
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (heat, humidity, light rain, etc.)

Work Conditions

• The work conditions and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• Loud, high-energy environment in a stadium setting with large crowds
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work required based on the home game schedule
• Fast-paced environment requiring quick adaptation to live changes and interaction with various production staff

Compensation

$50 per game

EEO Statement:

Capitol Broadcasting Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

CBC Statement

Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications leader which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV, WRAL News+ (WNGT-CD), WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, WCMC-FM, WCMC-HD1, WDNC-AM, WCMC-HD2, WCMC-HD3, WCMC-HD4, Microspace Communications, and Capitol B Creative in Raleigh, NC; WILM-TV, WILT-LD and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; The Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Bull City Hospitality, and the Coastal Plain League in Durham, NC; The Holly Springs Salamanders in Holly Springs, NC; the Zebulon Devil Dogz in Zebulon, NC; the American Underground startup hub and workspace in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham, NC, and Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC.

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