Play-by-Play Broadcaster Announcer / Color Commentator ( NCAA Division I )

Website HawaiiAthletics University of Hawai'i

NCAA Division I

****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai’i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title:  Casual Hire – Game Announcer

Hiring Unit:  UHM Athletics

Location:  Digital Media Department

Date Posted:  August 14, 2026

Closing Date: August 19, 2026

Full Time / Part Time:  Part time

Other Conditions: Position is a temporary casual hire position and offers no benefits; hours not exceeding 19.75 hours per week.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Reports to the Director of Digital Media and the Producer/Director of UH Athletics for streaming operations.

  2. Play by play announcers/Color commentators are responsible for gameday announcing for the University of Hawai’i at Manoa Athletics streaming broadcasts.

  3. Research home and visiting team personnel for in-game mention of storylines, facts, statistics, etc. that enhance the broadcast.
  4. Delivers in-game announcements, player introductions, sponsored lines, etc. as assigned by the streaming producer/director.
  5. Responsible for maintaining and operating announcing equipment and provided resources for broadcast.
  6. Present an appropriate and professional appearance for on-camera broadcasts.
  7. Responsible for providing personal transportation to off-campus athletic events as needed.
  8. As directed by the broadcast streaming producer/director, provides announcements to streaming audience during the game to ensure a positive and competitive atmosphere for home athletic contests.
  9. Adapts quickly to dynamic game scenarios and processes information efficiently in time-sensitive environments.
  10. Maintains current knowledge and understanding of the rules and statistics of assigned sport.
  11. Demonstrates a positive and professional working attitude and maintain a collaborative working relationship with the broadcast/streaming team, coaching staff, support staff, administrators in the UH Athletics Department and other individuals associated with the Athletics Department.
  12. Knows, recognizes, and complies with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the University of Hawai?i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advise the Director of Athletics or Designee if you have reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees or students, have occurred or will occur.
  13. Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawai?i policies.
  14. Other duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
  2. Sports announcing experience and/or equivalent on-air experience
  3. Strong and pleasant voice with attention to appropriate vocabulary and proper pronunciation.
  4. Ability to be expressive, clear, and have controlled vocal skills.
  5. Ability to have a varied vocal delivery based on game situations.
  6. Strong attention to detail.
  7. Advanced knowledge of sports
  8. Knowledge and understanding of the rules, statistics, and personnel of designed sport.
  9. Ability to think and work in time-sensitive situations.
  10. Must be able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays and nights when needed as many events are scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  11. Must be able to work in a fast paced, time sensitive, and outdoor environment.

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications 2) resume, 3) names of 3 professional references (include title, email and phone number).

Inquiries:  Troy Yamamoto, Digital Media Director, [email protected] 

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

 

The University of Hawai’i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.  For more information, visit:  https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai’i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai’i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/   

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