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Job Openings as of January 22, 2012

Marc Zumoff — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:55:43 +0000

Occasionally I hear from my contacts around the country about openings for newscasters and sportscasters. One of my contacts says there is an opening for a news reporter at a Top 30 market and there may soon be an opening … Continue reading →

Sports Broadcasting Jobs

Marc Zumoff — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:41:17 +0000

From: Marc Zumoff I have employment leads on everything from Baseball play-by-play positions at various levels to Production Assistant openings at a leading sports production company. Please email me at marczumoff@comcast.net if you’re interested. Tagged: Broadcast Television Jobs, careers in … Continue reading →

SPORTSTVJOBS.COM

Marc Zumoff — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:52:26 +0000

Brian Clapp used to hire sportscasters. Now, he’s helping them to get hired. Born in Boston, Clapp is based in Seattle, where he was the former news director of the city’s Fox affiliate. His aptly named website, www.sportstvjobs.com, is a … Continue reading →

The Marc Zumoff Temple University Interview – Part 6

Marc Zumoff — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:56:33 +0000

This is part 6 of a 6 part series. I always consider myself fortunate for having attended and graduated from Temple University’s School of Communications. Recently I was interviewed, on camera, by a Temple University School of Communications student, Amina Malik. We … Continue reading →

The Marc Zumoff Temple University Interview – Part 5

Marc Zumoff — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:16:08 +0000

This is part 5 of a 6 part series. I always consider myself fortunate for having attended and graduated from Temple University’s School of Communications. Recently I was interviewed, on camera, by a Temple University School of Communications student, Amina Malik. We … Continue reading →

The Marc Zumoff Temple University Interview – Part 4

Marc Zumoff — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:41:26 +0000

This is part 4 of a 6 part series. I always consider myself fortunate for having attended and graduated from Temple University’s School of Communications. Recently I was interviewed, on camera, by a Temple University School of Communications student, Amina Malik. We … Continue reading →

The Marc Zumoff Temple University Interview – Part 3

Marc Zumoff — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:36:31 +0000

This is part 3 of a 6 part series. I always consider myself fortunate for having attended and graduated from Temple University’s School of Communications. Recently I was interviewed, on camera, by a Temple University School of Communications student, Amina Malik. We … Continue reading →

The Marc Zumoff Temple University Interview – Part 2

Marc Zumoff — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:23:01 +0000

This is part 2 of a 6 part series. I always consider myself fortunate for having attended and graduated from Temple University’s School of Communications. Recently I was interviewed, on camera, by a Temple University School of Communications student, Amina Malik. We … Continue reading →

The Marc Zumoff Temple University Interview – Part 1

Marc Zumoff — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:32:16 +0000

This is part 1 of a 6 part series. I always consider myself fortunate for having attended and graduated from Temple University’s School of Communications. Recently I was interviewed, on camera, by a Temple University School of Communications student, Amina Malik. We … Continue reading →

Welcome to an exclusive (and fortunate) club

Marc Zumoff — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:29:54 +0000

I know I speak on behalf of my fellow NBA broadcasters by welcoming John Michael to our exclusive (and fortunate) club. Michael is now the new radio play-by-play voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He takes the place of the legendary … Continue reading →

Broadcast Chat

Marc Zumoff — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:25:49 +0000

Here’s an opportunity to eavesdrop on and interact with accomplished, professional sports broadcasters. Join us Tuesday October 25 at 7pm EST for #broadcastchat. Click on the link http://www.twebevent.com/broadcastchat and you’ll be “in the same room” with sportscasters from all over … Continue reading →

One man, one market

Marc Zumoff — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:34:02 +0000

Great job by Amina Malik and the crew today at Temple (University) TV http://www.templetv.net/. These young people did a truly excellent job with their interview show, featuring yours truly. Great questions and all were very professional. Thanks for having me … Continue reading →

Yo West Chester University!

Marc Zumoff — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:14:12 +0000

West Chester University, you guys were awesome! I enjoyed speaking at not one but two of Dr. Phil Thompsen’s classes today on your beautiful suburban Philadelphia campus. Your questions and intensity level were phenomenal. If you’re a West Chester student … Continue reading →

A woman’s world

Marc Zumoff — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:46:47 +0000

“What do I have to know about being a woman in the sports world?” It was the question I could not answer, recently posed to me by a university student during a speaking engagement. What could I say? I’m not … Continue reading →

Leaping Over Obstacles

Marc Zumoff — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:16:34 +0000

Leaping Over Obstacles It’s hard enough breaking into the business as a broadcast performer. But take inspiration from Chris Fisher, a Los Angeles sportscaster who overcame infirmity as well… http://digitalestories.blogs.pressdemocrat.com/14649/chris-fisher-becoming-a-sports-broadcaster/?pa=1&tc=pg Click the play button to hear this post. Tagged: Broadcast … Continue reading →

Start your own show?

Marc Zumoff — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:02:36 +0000

Frustrated by your lack of progress while looking for a job as a news or sportscaster? There is the option of starting your own show on the internet. Of course, it helps to have the cache of an offensive lineman … Continue reading →

Poster Boy

Marc Zumoff — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:50:29 +0000

Read the newspaper out loud. Listen to other broadcasters you like. Network within the industry. Go out and get your reps. One of my clients, Geoff Arnold, did all these things and more. And so I affectionately refer to him … Continue reading →

It’s never too late

Marc Zumoff — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:40:59 +0000

He’s had to wait longer than many. But tonight, Neal Polancarz will get to do what many never get to do: broadcast a baseball game. While Neal Polancarz is a college graduate, he’s not a recent one. Not by a … Continue reading →

Old Newspapers

Marc Zumoff — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:27:19 +0000

Recently, when I wrote of my embracement of Twitter, I also claimed my lasting affection for the newspaper delivered daily in my driveway. No doubt you teens and twentysomethings might have trouble identifying with that, especially since you were born … Continue reading →

Blip TV

Marc Zumoff — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:54:44 +0000

The goal of my company is to help you get a job as a broadcast performer. That entails breaking in with a legitimate news and/or sports broadcaster; an entity that is either over-the-air or online, providing a position and a … Continue reading →

Hurricane coverage

Marc Zumoff — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:12:45 +0000

I own a home at the Jersey shore, but I’m not there this weekend for obvious reasons. Everyone is being evacuated. Everyone? I’m curious as to what news organizations will do regarding coverage of Irene’s impending hit. Will they be … Continue reading →

Minor league broadcaster is major help

Marc Zumoff — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:17:44 +0000

I made a friend today in Jacob Wilkins, though I’m sure he’s more than happy that he made friends with me. You see Jacob would like to one day be in my position, the voice of a team in one … Continue reading →

All a-twitter

Marc Zumoff — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:21:22 +0000

I’ve succumbed to Twitter and I like it. Maybe succumbed is the wrong word. Let’s try embrace. I’m part of the generation that still values the newspaper left in the driveway and snail mail. And so Twitter, with its laconic … Continue reading →

Josh Getzoff

Marc Zumoff — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:38:01 +0000

One of my clients is getting an opportunity to anchor sports on WENY-TV in Elmira, New York. Check out the stylings of recent Ithaca College grad Josh Getzoff…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moT_r1jp33k&feature=channel_video_title Click the play button to hear this post. Tagged: Broadcast Television … Continue reading →

It’s never too early

Marc Zumoff — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:19:19 +0000

Fantasizing about a career as a newscaster or sportscaster can start at any age. In fact, a tenth grader at a suburban Philadelphia high school is drawing notice for his sportscasts—and he’s been thinking about the business since he was … Continue reading →

Stats…enough

Marc Zumoff — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 02:05:23 +0000

For play-by-play announcers, statistics are easy. They can fill a void, show that you’ve “done your homework” and generally spice-up a broadcast. Or do they? Author Curt Smith has penned A Talk in the Park, anecdotes and stories from more … Continue reading →

Top Schools for Broadcasting

Marc Zumoff — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:21:23 +0000

For those of you hoping to carve out a career as a radio or television broadcaster, there are a number of factors to consider when deciding on a college or university: Is there a curriculum or at least some classes … Continue reading →

Radio Industry Website

Marc Zumoff — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:12:09 +0000

Chasing the tail. That’s my term for going for openings in broadcasting that may have developed from someone accepting a new position somewhere else. It’s a solid method for discovering openings in television and radio for newscasters, sportscasters and yes, … Continue reading →

Something new

Marc Zumoff — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:29:02 +0000

Uncovering new things is a daily experience in our industry. Each and every story or event that a news or sportscaster covers has its own unique characteristics. But this was something totally different—this would be a sport I’ve never covered. … Continue reading →

Get a job before getting a (broadcasting) job

Marc Zumoff — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 02:50:01 +0000

Many times, parents or guardians will grill their recent college graduates about their job prospects in the competitive world of broadcast performance. I tell the grads to answer, “My job now is to meet people.” That is, doing whatever networking … Continue reading →

Keep your composure

Marc Zumoff — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:58:51 +0000

It’s easy to perform when things are going well. You and the crew are thinking as one. You have a real rhythm and confidence to your performance. “Hey,” you think to yourself, “this is easy.” You’re just loving life… But … Continue reading →

Relax…and be nervous

Marc Zumoff — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:37:06 +0000

Telling someone to relax and be nervous at the same time might seem counterintuitive. And in some respects it is. But as a broadcast performer, you want to be relaxed, but you also want to acknowledge any nervousness as potentially … Continue reading →

What to do while you’re waiting

Marc Zumoff — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:00:11 +0000

The strategy nowadays is to take that Personal Digital Assistant with you everywhere—so you’re not bored while you wait. The lines at the post office, bank and fast food place, at some time or another, fill us all with dread. … Continue reading →

We can all “look” good

Marc Zumoff — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:58:33 +0000

Go ahead. Google my image. I have, as we like to say, “a face for radio.” I’m bald and I’m 54 years old. Yet I’m on television. Now there are some provisions here. I’m the play-by-play voice of the Philadelphia … Continue reading →

You’re a Media Professional now

Marc Zumoff — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:57:58 +0000

Newscaster? Sportscaster? Weather person? Well, yes, yes and yes…but not exclusively. More and more, television talent is being asked not only to perform but shoot, edit and write for the station’s website. For that matter, newspaper reporters are being asked to … Continue reading →

Don’t agonize over your resume

Marc Zumoff — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:57:29 +0000

That said, a poorly constructed resume could hurt you. You want a resume that emphasizes your experience and skills as a broadcast performer. Here are a few general rules I recommend for resume writing: 1.) Put your general information, centered, … Continue reading →

A Jungle of Egos

Marc Zumoff — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:56:54 +0000

He had a beard and really good pipes. That’s all I remember about this guy. At the time I was a senior at Temple University, but he was older, getting is degree in his mid 20’s I suppose. We were … Continue reading →

Too old? Internships lead to broadcasting jobs

Marc Zumoff — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:56:19 +0000

Attention college grads. Those contemplating career changes in your 20’s, 30’s or even 40’s. All of you who are dying for a career in television broadcasting, here’s an important note: Become an intern. We’ve talked many times before … Continue reading →

Too old for Radio or TV broadcasting jobs.

Marc Zumoff — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:55:40 +0000

Gatorade has been feeling wistful lately. Or at least, they have a heart for former high school football players in their 30’s. More specifically, giving former high school players in their 30’s a second chance. You see this past weekend, … Continue reading →

Harry Kalas: Indoor Soccer Announcer

Marc Zumoff — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:55:05 +0000

“You get a one game audition,” said the program director of WPHL-TV to the 22-year old kid. “You pass it, you got the job. If you don’t, well…” A gentleman named Zvi Shoubin spoke those words to me at a … Continue reading →