Join Our Team Covering CAF Champions League, Kaizer Chiefs & Orlando Pirates
Football Commentator (English) – Remote Position
Are you passionate about football and confident speaking live on air?
GBVision is an international sports media company providing live audio commentary for leading sports apps, betting operators and football platforms worldwide. We are currently looking for talented football commentators from South Africa to join our growing international team.
What You'll Be Commentating On
- CAF Champions League
- Kaizer Chiefs matches
- Orlando Pirates matches
What You'll Do
- Deliver live English audio commentary for football matches
- Provide engaging, informative and entertaining coverage for football fans around the world
- Prepare for matches and stay up to date with teams, players and competitions
- Work remotely from your own home studio
- Based in South Africa
- Native or near-native English speaker
- Excellent knowledge of football
- Strong understanding of Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and African football
- Passion for football and sports media
- Strong communication and storytelling skills
- Availability during evenings and weekends
- Access to live television broadcasts of the matches you will cover
- The broadcast feed must be as close to live as possible, with minimal delay
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Previous commentary, radio, podcast or broadcasting experience is an advantage, but not essential
- Fully remote position
- Flexible schedule based on match availability
- Competitive compensation per match
- Professional training and ongoing support
- Opportunity to commentate on major football competitions
- Work with an international team of sports broadcasting professionals
- Long-term cooperation opportunities for top performers
GBVision provides live sports audio commentary in multiple languages for sports media companies, betting operators and football platforms worldwide. Our commentators cover thousands of football matches every season for audiences across multiple continents.
Interested?
Send us your CV together with a short voice sample (or commentary sample, if available) and tell us why you would be a great fit for our team.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We expect:
- Expert Knowledge of Football: A deep understanding of the game, its rules, and current events in the football world
- Native-Level English Proficiency: Exceptional expressive and communication skills in English, with the ability to convey excitement and detail effectively
- Passion for Football: A strong enthusiasm for the sport and excellent knowledge of teams, players, and leagues.
- Dependability and Responsibility: A professional attitude, with a focus on delivering high-quality work consistently
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to engage and connect with listeners effectively
- Time Flexibility: Availability during weekends and match schedules, including irregular hours
- Stable Internet Connection: (Applicable for home-office positions only) A reliable, high-speed internet connection to ensure seamless broadcasting
We offer:
- Competitive Salary with Opportunities for Growth: A well-paid position with clear pathways for professional development
- Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a pleasant and friendly atmosphere at our centrally located office in Prague, or work remotely from the comfort of your home with our dedicated remote support
- Valuable Career Experience: A chance to gain hands-on experience in the exciting field of sports commentary.
- Comprehensive Support and Training: Benefit from personalized coaching and guidance to develop your commenting skills and excel in your role
If you are interested in this position, please follow these steps carefully:
- Submit Your CV
- Prepare your up-to-date CV in a professional format.
- Record a Commentary
- Create a 10-15 minute audio recording of yourself providing commentary on a sports match of your choice.
- Since our audience does not have visual access to the game, your ability to vividly describe the action, convey emotion, and keep the listener engaged is critical.
- Key Elements to Focus On in Your Commentary:
- Clear Descriptions: Provide detailed and clear accounts of what is happening on the field.
- Emotional Engagement: Bring energy and emotion to your commentary to captivate the audience.
- Filling Pauses: During moments of less action, share interesting facts, insights, or background stories to maintain engagement.
- Send your CV and the voice recording as a ZIP file via www.wetransfer.com. Use our hiring email address career@gbvision.cz as the recipient.