Jim Brewer
February 2nd, 2015, 01:09 PM
Overview - The MRA is a Colorado based amateur motorcycle roadracing organization that holds about 7 events during the spring & summer months. We have an opening for a raceday announcer to help coordinate race weekend activities via live on-track PA & FM transmission. This position pays $75/day with a per deim for a overnight hotel stay and lunch both days.
Requirements
Attend & broadcast information & advertisements at all MRA Saturday & Sunday race events
There is typically one event every 3 or so weeks during the summer
The events are held at one of three racetracks in Colorado - near Byers, Fountain, and Pueblo.
The announcer must be able to provide their own transportation to these events.
Working hours are 9am through 5pm Sat & Sun with an hour lunch break.
Basic ability to learn & understand operation of a sound control board & FM radio transmitter
Ability to understand off-air communication with track personnel over handheld walkie-talkie & be able to clearly broadcast important information to racers & crew over PA system.
Some of this information can be very time critical
Ability to learn "domain specific" information about motorcycle roadracing
You'll need to broadcast announcements of upcoming races in a timely manner to the race participants
If there are track incidents, you'll need to understand what information needs to be broadcast to the participants & crowd.
During races, you will be asked to read sponsor advertisements over the air. The advertisements will be prepared for you in advance.
There are ample opportunities for ad-lib color commentary during the races
Be able to lead & coordinate raceday opening ceremonies over the PA system.
On Sunday, be able to perform live interviews with Race of the Rockies finishers after the RoR race.
Optional activity
Wander around & interview racers during the raceday using a wireless microphone
Study racer progress & points standings to add in color commentary
Assist the Rider Rep for Publications with written articles which will be submitted to national motorcycle racing publications & social media
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would be a person interested in broadcasting with a personal interest in motorsport announcing
They would have a strong desire experience live broadcasting at an event usually consisting of 300-400 people
Ability to work with the MRA officials to understand and help coordinate a raceday schedule
For more information or to submit a resume, please contact
Jim Brewer - MRA Rider Rep
jjb@bigstickracing.com
970-222-5565
Requirements
Attend & broadcast information & advertisements at all MRA Saturday & Sunday race events
There is typically one event every 3 or so weeks during the summer
The events are held at one of three racetracks in Colorado - near Byers, Fountain, and Pueblo.
The announcer must be able to provide their own transportation to these events.
Working hours are 9am through 5pm Sat & Sun with an hour lunch break.
Basic ability to learn & understand operation of a sound control board & FM radio transmitter
Ability to understand off-air communication with track personnel over handheld walkie-talkie & be able to clearly broadcast important information to racers & crew over PA system.
Some of this information can be very time critical
Ability to learn "domain specific" information about motorcycle roadracing
You'll need to broadcast announcements of upcoming races in a timely manner to the race participants
If there are track incidents, you'll need to understand what information needs to be broadcast to the participants & crowd.
During races, you will be asked to read sponsor advertisements over the air. The advertisements will be prepared for you in advance.
There are ample opportunities for ad-lib color commentary during the races
Be able to lead & coordinate raceday opening ceremonies over the PA system.
On Sunday, be able to perform live interviews with Race of the Rockies finishers after the RoR race.
Optional activity
Wander around & interview racers during the raceday using a wireless microphone
Study racer progress & points standings to add in color commentary
Assist the Rider Rep for Publications with written articles which will be submitted to national motorcycle racing publications & social media
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would be a person interested in broadcasting with a personal interest in motorsport announcing
They would have a strong desire experience live broadcasting at an event usually consisting of 300-400 people
Ability to work with the MRA officials to understand and help coordinate a raceday schedule
For more information or to submit a resume, please contact
Jim Brewer - MRA Rider Rep
jjb@bigstickracing.com
970-222-5565