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In Game Host

Plymouth, MI · On-site

In-Game Host USA Hockey's National Team Development Program and USA Hockey Arena seeks In-Game ... sports management desired * Familiarity with hockey * Previous emcee or host experience Must be ...

Stranger Soccer

Official Game Host

Orlando, FL · On-site

We are seeking Official Hosts to host games throughout the week and occasionally assist in other ad hoc duties. For this role, you should have great people skills, to make sure our users have a ...

Stranger Soccer

Official Game Host

Orlando, FL · On-site

It has solved the problem that football is the world's #1 sport, but is difficult for an individual ... Official Hosts serve as the game facilitator as well as brand ambassadors. We are seeking Official ...

AEG

Bakersfield Condors In-Game Host

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

About OEG Sports & Entertainment: OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America's leading ... The In-Game host is a part-time role that will be responsible for hosting a variety of in-game ...

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In Game Host

Plymouth, MI • On-site

AEG
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

In-Game Host
USA Hockey's National Team Development Program and USA Hockey Arena seeks In-Game Hosts to join our Marketing Department. The persons hired for this position will need strong critical thinking skills in order to integrate into our team. This position runs during the hockey season, roughly from the beginning of September until the middle of April. Only required to work game nights (Roughly 5:30-9PM). Games are generally Friday & Saturday nights with some Thursday/Sundays mixed in.
Responsibilities may include:
  • Serve as the primary on-camera host during home game video board productions, interacting with fans and encouraging their participation, and leading and announcing in-game promotions, contests and activities.
  • Communicate with marketing and production staff on in-game promotions. Follow the game script closely to ensure all planned promotions, announcements and activities are executed on time and according to plan.
  • Assisting marketing staff with selecting promotions participants and marketing and promotions efforts in game.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications
  • College student or recent graduate majoring in acting, performance, public speaking, broadcast, communications or sports management desired
  • Familiarity with hockey
  • Previous emcee or host experience

Must be local to Plymouth, MI. Must be willing and able to stand for long periods, and walk onto the ice with proper safety equipment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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About AEG

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Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1992

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