Your responsibilities will include:

1. Primary Duties:

   • Serve as the primary sideline voice and host for Missouri Reign and AFC Columbia home matches.

   • Sideline interviews with coaches, players, league officials etc.

   • Create an energetic, welcoming, and professional environment for supporters, players, sponsors, and guests.

   • Guide the match day experience through announcements, promotions, contests, interviews, and supporter engagement.

   • Represent both programs positively and professionally throughout each event.

2. Sideline Interviews:

   • Serve as the primary sideline interviewer during pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage when requested.

   • Conduct interviews with players, coaches, staff members, sponsors, supporters, and special guests.

   • Prepare thoughtful questions in advance while remaining comfortable asking appropriate follow up questions.

   • Work with the coaching, broadcast, and media teams to identify interview subjects and topics.

   • Remain aware of the match result, player emotions, injuries, and other circumstances that may affect an interview.

   • Keep interviews professional, focused, engaging, and appropriate for the situation.

   • Communicate clearly and confidently while allowing the interview subject to remain the focus.

   • Assist with live interviews for broadcasts, social media, website content, and promotional projects.

   • Confirm player and coach availability before approaching them for an interview.

   • Respect requests for privacy and avoid questions involving confidential team matters, injuries, or personal information unless approved.

   • Help provide edited interview clips or recorded content to the social media and broadcast teams when needed.

3. Pregame Preparation:

   • Arrive early for home matches to review the event schedule, announcements, promotional activities, and match day responsibilities.

   • Participate in a pregame meeting with event staff to confirm timing, responsibilities, and any special instructions.

   • Review team rosters, starting lineups, player names, pronunciations, sponsors, and special recognitions.

   • Test microphones and other necessary equipment before gates open.

   • Communicate any questions or concerns to the appropriate staff member before the event begins.

4. Match Day Announcements:

   • Welcome supporters and provide important information before, during, and after the match.

   • Coordinate with in P/A announcer to deliver clear and accurate safety, facility, weather, and emergency announcements when needed.

   • Maintain an appropriate tone during injuries, delays, or other sensitive situations.

   • Follow the established match schedule without interfering with play or official communication.

5. Crowd Engagement:

   • Build energy and encourage supporter participation throughout the event.

   • Lead chants, contests, giveaways, and other interactive activities.

   • Engage appropriately with supporters of all ages.

   • Adjust energy and delivery based on the moment, crowd response, and flow of the match.

   • Help create a memorable experience that encourages supporters to return.

6. Sponsor Recognition:

   • Deliver accurate sponsor announcements and promotional messages according to partnership agreements.

   • Coordinate with event staff to ensure sponsor reads occur at the correct times.

   • Become familiar with sponsor names, services, and pronunciation before each event.

   • Assist with sponsored contests, giveaways, halftime activities, and other promotional elements.

   • Maintain professionalism and enthusiasm during every sponsor recognition.

7. Event Promotions and Activities:

   • Introduce and help conduct pregame, halftime, and postgame activities.

   • Host supporter contests, youth activities, special recognitions, and community presentations.

   • Assist with player, coach, sponsor, and special guest interviews when requested.

   • Promote upcoming matches, ticket opportunities, merchandise, supporter events, and community initiatives.

   • Work with event staff to keep activities organized and on schedule.

8. Script Preparation and Delivery:

   • Review and prepare from the approved match day script before each event, and make sure the P/A announcer gets it.

   • Work with team leadership and event staff to update scripts with current information.

   • Ensure all sponsors have well thought out and approved announcements, and special events are included.

   • Remain flexible and prepared to make approved adjustments during the event.

   • Avoid unapproved comments, inappropriate jokes, or statements that could negatively represent either program.

9. Team Collaboration:

   • Communicate regularly with team leadership, event management, media staff, broadcasters, and game operations personnel.

   • Follow cues from the designated event coordinator throughout the match.

   • Coordinate with the music and public address teams to maintain smooth transitions between announcements and entertainment.

   • Provide feedback after matches regarding timing, crowd engagement, and opportunities to improve the supporter experience.

   • Assist with special hosting requests for supporter events, clinics, watch parties, and community appearances.

10. Situational Awareness:

    • Remain focused on the match, event schedule, and surrounding activities at all times.

    • Recognize when announcements should be delayed because of injuries, active play, official communication, or other sensitive moments.

    • Respond calmly and professionally to schedule changes, technical problems, weather delays, and unexpected situations.

    • Communicate quickly with event staff when clarification or assistance is needed.

    • Prioritize accuracy and professionalism over unnecessary commentary.