Baseball Basketball Announcer

Job Description

Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
TEGNA/RadiOhio is searching for a premier play-by-play announcer to become a key voice on the Ohio State Sports Network, representing one of the nation's most prestigious collegiate athletic programs. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for a seasoned broadcaster who brings energy, accuracy, and excellence to every call.
We're looking for a dynamic professional with proven experience delivering compelling, insightful, and polished play-by-play coverage-ideally someone who understands the traditions and expectations of Big Ten sports and the Midwest's rich athletic culture.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary play-by-play voice for: Ohio State Women's Basketball and Ohio State Baseball
• Contribute to Ohio State Football broadcasts and related programming as assigned
• Deliver timely and accurate sports updates for our flagship station and statewide news network
• Conduct engaging interviews with coaches, athletes, and key stakeholders
• Edit and produce audio content for both live and recorded use
• Set up, test, and troubleshoot broadcast equipment both on-site and remotely
Requirements:
• Demonstrated play-by-play experience at the NCAA Division I or professional sports level is required
• Strong familiarity and deep knowledge of Ohio State Athletics, with a focus on baseball, women's basketball, and football
• Outstanding editorial judgment and professional conduct both on and off the air
• Commitment to the standards, values, and brand integrity of TEGNA/RadiOhio and the Ohio State Sports Network
• Proficiency in audio editing and broadcast production software and other tools
• Technical know-how to manage live broadcast logistics and field equipment setup
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and accountable under pressure
• Ability to accept feedback, take direction, and thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Engaging, professional, and energetic on-air presence
• Willingness and ability to travel and maintain a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j668jw-216-73-216-118-42 in your application.