Baseball Play-By-Play Announcer

Timeline: May 18-August 5

Overview

The Holly Springs Salamanders are seeking a dynamic, baseball-savvy broadcaster to serve as the voice of the team for the 2026 season. In this role, you'll handle play-by-play duties for all 32 home games on the official online webcast, bringing the excitement of Salamanders baseball to fans near and far. Beyond the booth, you'll contribute to written coverage—crafting pre-game previews and post-game recaps—and collaborate with the marketing and production teams to develop engaging player content for social media. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated broadcaster looking to gain valuable experience in collegiate summer baseball while building a strong portfolio. The ideal candidate has a deep knowledge of baseball, strong on-air presence, and a team-first mindset.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the play-by-play broadcaster for all 32 Salamanders home games for the online webcast.
• Assist in writing pre-game previews and post-game recaps for publication on the Salamanders website.
• Prepare rosters and game notes prior to all home games.
• Work closely with the marketing department and production department to produce captivating player content for Salamanders social media.
• Work closely with the Salamanders staff to include all sponsor and promotional live reads in-game.

Requirements

• Must be able to work all 32 Salamanders home games.
• Must have a strong knowledge of the rules of baseball.
• Must be willing to assist on the production side of the broadcast to ensure a quality broadcast of the game.

Compensation

$75/game

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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