About the Niverville Nighthawks
The Niverville Nighthawks are proud members of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL), committed to providing high-quality, community-driven hockey experiences. We are seeking a dynamic and engaging Play-by-Play Broadcaster to bring the excitement of Nighthawks hockey to fans across various platforms during the upcoming season.
To Apply
Please send a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role, your resume, and a short clip of you doing play-by-play* (under 3 minutes) to: info@mjhlnighthawks.ca
Application Deadline: July 9, 2025
*If you haven’t done play-by-play in hockey before, the expectation will be that you find a hockey clip, remove the audio, and do your own play-by-play overtop of the video clip.
Position Overview
The Play-by-Play Broadcaster is the voice of the Niverville Nighthawks during all home games. You will deliver real-time commentary, engage fans through informative and energetic broadcasts, and represent the team on both traditional and digital media platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Provide live play-by-play commentary for all HOME regular season and playoff games, including home games scheduled at alternate locations (like showcase games)
Build an on-air broadcast experience that would include pregame, intermission, and postgame shows, including interviews with players, coaches, and staff
Collaborate with the team’s media, marketing, and game operations staff to ensure professional, consistent coverage, and sponsorship commitments
Manage the technical setup for broadcasts including audio, livestreaming software, and social media integration (assistance available)
Maintain a high standard of professionalism and neutrality on air, while promoting the team brand
Produce game recaps, highlight packages, and other content as needed for the Nighthawks’ website and social media
Game Day social media update posts like Period Summaries or Game Final Scores for both HOME and AWAY games
Provide support for community engagement and promotional events (optional or as requested)
Support the growth of our production experience with our High School and volunteers.
Audio/Video editing skills (Adobe Premiere, Audacity, Canva etc.)
Ability to produce written content (e.g., game recaps, player features)
Qualifications
Prior experience in sports broadcasting, preferably hockey
Strong knowledge of the game of hockey, including MJHL or Junior A level
Confident, clear, and engaging on-air voice and presence
Ability to work independently
Experience with broadcasting tools such as Mixlr, HockeyTV, YouTube, OBS, or similar platforms
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Willingness to represent the team in public and media settings
Must be available for weeknight and weekend games, including travel where required
Assets (Not Required)
Familiarity with the MJHL, Niverville community, or Manitoba hockey landscape
Experience with sponsorship reads and in-broadcast advertising
Radio Broadcasting (mixler)
Experience with video software to build on-air graphics or advertisements
What We Offer
A chance to be the voice of a growing Junior A hockey team
A platform to grow your broadcasting profile and media skills
Access to team, media, and community events
Compensation to be discussed based on experience, availability, and travel commitment