Good Karma Brands (GKB) and ESPN Chicago are looking for a full-time White Sox Pre/Post Game Host located in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate would have a passion for baseball and a deep connection and/or understanding of the Chicago White Sox. As an on-air personality, while being credible and sharing real-time updates & stories, you will be an entertainer engaging with our loyal audience on a daily basis.
GKB is a media and marketing company with expertise in leveraging the power of national and local sports and news to build brands and connect with fans through audio, video, digital and events. With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 550 teammates and is recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by Front Office Sports, Sports Business Journal, and USA TODAY. Take a look at Good Karma Brands here.
Daily Tasks of an On-Air Host
• Plan and host pregame and postgame shows before and after each White Sox games incorporating all sponsored features
• Plan and host White Sox Weekly, A weekly 2 hour show in season each Saturday before pregame, and weekly 1 hour show in the offseason.
• Capture and edit sound in pregame availability to be used for pregame show
• Host rain delay coverage in the event of rain delays
• Occasional fill in on other talk shows across the station as needed particularly in the off-season
• Guest hits on station throughout the season
• Participate in brainstorming/planning meetings for show concepts, ideas, events, endorsements, segments, partners, etc.
• Endorse advertising partners, mutually agreed upon between you, ESPN Chicago, and advertising partner
• Voice commercials, liners, promotional announcements, etc.
• Appear at station & public events
• Contribute to station social media and YouTube channel(s), including content, strategy and engagement
• Participate in the sales and marketing process to help station and market growth including ideation of sponsorable features
• Sourcing potential contributors and interviewees
• Have an active presence on social media and engage with audience
• Other duties as assigned by Content Director/White Sox EP
• Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Follow Through, Work Hard, Teamwork, and Over Deliver
Union Representation and Benefits
• This is a union-represented position within the Chicago Local, Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) bargaining unit with WMVP-AM.
• Membership in SAG-AFTRA in good standing is required at the time your services are performed.
• Compensation and benefits, including contributions to the SAG-AFTRA Health and Retirement Plans, will be provided in accordance with the SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement.
• Good Karma Brands will ensure contributions are made on your full salary to meet the threshold for SAG-AFTRA pension eligibility.
Preferred knowledge, skills and qualifications
• 5 years of previous hosting experience required
• Deep connection to Chicago & White Sox preferred but not required
• Strong passion for and knowledge of MLB on a national scale
• Strength in adjusting to changing show plans on the fly
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Outspoken, eager, and energetic
• Creative, curious, positive & imaginative
• Familiarity in editing software is a plus (i.e. Adobe audition, etc.)
Hours/Salary/Benefits
Pay Transparency: The anticipated salary range for Illinois-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $70,000 – $80,000. The salary rate is to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
This role is eligible for full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) Plan, Dependent Care, paid parental leave, and more with opportunities for salary growth increase with skills and responsibilities and meeting targeted goals. The position will be required to work some evenings and weekends.
Opportunity for Growth
Teammates have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow within Good Karma Brands and are responsible to represent GKB, our story, and our core values inside and outside the workplace. Teammates are encouraged to take a proactive role in building relationships and seeking opportunities throughout the company.
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How to Apply
Apply by submitting your resume to http://www.goodkarmabrands.com/careers no later than February 4, 2025. All are encouraged to apply.
About Good Karma Brands:
As a proud partner of ESPN, GKB represents the ESPN Radio Network and Podcasts, the full portfolio of ESPN Digital Products, ESPN Events and local ESPN affiliated radio stations in eight markets including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. GKB’s other audio assets include Newsradio 620 WTMJ and 101.7 The Truth in Milwaukee, and 95.3 WBEV in Beaver Dam, WI.
With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 550 teammates and was recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by multiple organizations, including Front Office Sports.
For a full list of assets and more information, please visit http://www.goodkarmabrands.com.
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Good Karma Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consistently renew our commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace for all. We foster integrity, respect within the workplace, and believe that the foundation of our success is our collective differences and diversity of thought. We welcome all to help us continue to build a community that embodies and promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all.
To apply for this job please visit goodkarmabrands.com.
