GNCC Racing

Part Time Race Announcer Position Available

Thursday, December 8, 2016 | 4:15 PM

Company: Racer Productions 
Location: 13 GNCC Rounds
Industry: Event Productions
Career Level: Entry Level

Race Announcer 

About the Job: Racer Productions is looking to fill a race announcer position for their industry leading racing series, the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series. The announcer will be part of the event and television team, including the audio equipment set up and tear down. Along with announcing youth, amateur and pro podiums and pit reporting for Racer TV. The announcer will also join the GNCC Media Team and conduct the On-Track School Program. 

Applicant Must: 

  • Be willing to travel and attend all 13 GNCC rounds.
  • Communicate well. The racing industry consists of a close-knit group. Creating and maintaining friendly relationships with our racers, sponsors and other stakeholders is vital. Also, the ability to connect with all ages, from youth to vet racers, is also vital.
  • Be able to lift heavy items such as speakers and ladders.
  • Have a interest for sports or outdoors in general, or even a full-on passion for motorcycle, ATV and off-road racing in specific. A job at Racer is not a 9-5 job. Because our organization maintains nationally recognized events, our employees must be passionate enough to step up and contribute when circumstances dictate it – and this includes traveling, late nights, etc. If you want a 9-5 job do not apply, this isn’t the job for you.
  • Be technically proficient and willing to learn. The candidate must have some experience with audio and speaker systems.
  • Be cool. Seriously, this is a tough job, but it’s pretty amazing at the same time. We all work extremely hard, but we’re working on something that we absolutely love and are proud to be a part of. A good work ethic is mandatory. 

Requirements: 

  • Valid driver’s license
  • High school diploma
  • Physically able to perform the above tasks
  • Articulate
  • Have the ability to speak in front of large crowds
  • Willing to learn 

To apply, please submit the following to [email protected]. 

  • Resume
  • Cover letter explaining why you’re the right person for this job 

Resumes will be accepted through January 15.