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    Senior Member Amateur Jim Brewer's Avatar
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    MRA Announcer Job Opening

    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
    Last edited by JimWilson29; August 9th, 2018 at 09:42 AM.

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    Senior Member Amateur Jim Brewer's Avatar
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    From Joe

    Did a quick google search and found these in Denver

    http://beonair.com/denver/

    http://www.radioconnection.com/school-locations/denver/

    http://www.broadcastingschool.com/co...ng-schools.php

    And there is this link that has a listing of all the broadcasting degree programs in Colorado

    http://www.american-school-search.co...sting/colorado

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