Bakersfield Condors In-Game Host
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OEG Inc.
Bakersfield, CA, US
Summary
The In-Game Host serves as the on-screen personality for contests and promotions during Bakersfield Condors home games. Responsibilities include emceeing on-ice activities, conducting intermission interviews, and engaging with the crowd to create a high-energy atmosphere.
Job Description
About OEG Sports & Entertainment:
OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. The Bakersfield Condors are an American Hockey League (AHL) team based in Bakersfield, California, committed to providing the best in affordable family entertainment. The team is known for their world-famous promotions, community involvement, and charitable contributions. #NobodyHasMoreFun
Role Summary:
Reporting to the Coordinator, Event Operations and Retail, the In-Game Host is responsible for being the on-screen personality for contest and promotions throughout Bakersfield Condors home games at Dignity Health Arena. The In-Game host is a part-time role that will be responsible for hosting a variety of in-game elements to create a fun and exciting atmosphere for all fans.
Core Responsibilities and Duties:
- Be the on-screen personality emceeing and hosting game entertainment activities on the ice in accordance with overall game script
- Memorize and recite scripts with the ability to improvise as needed
- Ensure all promotions and activities are explained clearly and accurately to fans prior to the start of their in-game elements
- Engage with crowd to create high energy and impactful moments
- Host on ice interviews during intermissions
- Assist game presentation staff as needed in overall execution of all live elements throughout the event including fan engagement, promotions and sponsorship activations, mascot interaction, scripted announcements, etc.
Education, Experience and Skills:
- Must be local to the Bakersfield Area
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Fun and engaging personality
- Comfortable working in large crowds
- Experience speaking into a microphone
- Will be required to be standing for long periods of time
- Ability to work under pressure, following scripts and timelines, while being able to improvise as needed
- Passion for the sports and entertainment industry
- Ability to take feedback and implement into performance
- Schedule flexibility to work game nights; will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays based on AHL schedule
- Knowledge of hockey and/or Condors events will be considered an asset
Compensation:
This role is budgeted with an hourly wage of $16.90.
Next Steps:
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.
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