Game Presentation In-Game Host - Lakeland, FL
Job Summary:
The In-Game Host will be responsible for engaging and entertaining fans during game breaks during sixteen (16) Detroit Tigers spring training games and sixty-six (66) Flying Tigers regular season games. Collaboration with Game Presentation Producer to ensure effective and appropriate fan engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Game Day Entertainment: Provide live entertainment and engagement during home games to enhance the overall fan experience.
- On-Field Activities: Coordinate and host on-field activities, promotions, and contests between innings to keep fans entertained during breaks in the game.
- Fan Interaction: Engage with fans in the stadium, encouraging crowd participation, leading cheers, and creating a lively and positive atmosphere.
- Interviews: Conduct on-field interviews with fans, players, coaches, and other team personnel. This may involve impromptu or scripted interactions.
- Promotions and Sponsorship Integration: Work with sponsors to integrate promotions and giveaways into the in-game entertainment, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for both fans and sponsors.
- Scripting and Planning: Collaborate with the game production team to plan and script in-game entertainment elements, ensuring they align with the overall game day experience.
- Crowd Control: Manage crowd energy and dynamics, encouraging positive fan behavior and sportsmanship.
- Adaptability: Be flexible and able to adapt to changes in the game schedule, weather delays, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Hosting or Entertainment Experience: Previous experience as an event host, emcee, or in a similar role with a focus on live entertainment.
- Enthusiasm: High energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for engaging with fans and creating a fun atmosphere.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to connect with a diverse audience.
- Crowd Engagement: Ability to read and respond to the energy of the crowd, adjusting the level of engagement accordingly.
- Team Player: Collaborative and able to work effectively with other game day staff, including production crews, mascots, and promotional teams.
- Creativity: Bring creativity to the role by developing new and engaging entertainment ideas to enhance the fan experience.
- Knowledge of Baseball: While not always a requirement, having a basic understanding of baseball and the specific team's culture can be beneficial
Working Conditions:
- Office & Outdoor Stadium Environment
- Irregular and extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Employment dates: January 16, 2025 – September 30, 2025
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
