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WHWS Student Sports Announcer

Hobart and William Smith Colleges
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Position Title: WHWS Student Sports Announcer

Semester/Year: Fall 2026 

Total Positions Available: 4 Hours 

Per Week: 5-10 

Supervisor: Kelly Walker

Pay rate: $16.00 per hour 

Start Date: 8/31/2026

End Date: 12/2026

 

 

Description

WHWS is the low-power FM (LP FM) student radio station serving the HWS campus community and immediate City of Geneva. The station offers music, sports, and Spanish language programming. WHWS also offers a digital audio stream available to listeners anywhere. Student Sports Announcers are involved in WHWS sports broadcasts including preparing and executing play-by-play and assisting in producing short audio and video production for broadcast, podcast, and social media.

 

Responsibilities

  • Play-by-play coverage and analysis of live sports broadcasts 
  •  Work in a team environment with fellow student play-by-play announcers and producers as well as sports broadcasting professionals in a collegial manner 
  • Willingness to accept feedback and guidance 
  • Ability to work independently without constant direct supervision

 

Qualifications

  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills 
  • Knowledge of terminology and rules of sports including, but not limited to football, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, ice hockey, field hockey, and baseball 
  • Strong computer skills with knowledge or familiarity with multi-media software is helpful, but not required 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, strong editing skills, especially short-form writing 
  • Applicants must be a current HWS student 
  • First consideration will be given to students with experience volunteering at WHWS


 

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately. You may be contacted by the hiring supervisor for additional information and an interview.

 

Students hired into on-campus jobs must complete federal employment paperwork, including the Form I9. Students must present original documents indicating they are eligible to work in the U.S. Photocopies of documents cannot be accepted. Students should ensure they have their documents on campus or have a plan to get their documents to campus if they are hired to work on campus.