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| Greg Glynn called over 400 games and many unforgettable memorable moments for Pirates fans |
Portland, Maine - The Portland Pirates announced today that Greg Glynn, the team's Vice President, Communications and play-by-play voice for the past five seasons has decided to step down from his position. Last season, Glynn endured a major back surgery and cited health reasons as the main reason for his departure.
"This was a very difficult and emotional decision for me. I am so proud to have been a part of the Pirates organization and to have met so many great people, players and fans over the last five seasons. I will always look back and remember the view from section V and think about the fun times I had in the booth," said Glynn.
Glynn, 27, graduated from Quinnipiac University in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications. He joined the Pirates immediately after graduating and served for five seasons as the teams broadcaster. He called over 400 games and many memorable moments in franchise history, including two Eastern Conference Finals in 2006 and 2008. Glynn was just the third "Voice of the Pirates" in team history. Former Pirates play-by-play broadcasters include Dave Ahlers from 1995-2004 and the original "Voice of the Pirates" was Tom Caron from 1993-1995.
"Greg has been an integral part of our company, has played an important role in defining our brand over these past five years and has been a valuable member of our team. His situation causes us all to pause and appreciate the importance of one's health. We wish him well and hope he is able to fully recover and return to the play-by-play booth down the road," said Pirates Managing Owner/CEO Brian Petrovek.
In addition to his on-air duties, Glynn served as Vice President, Communications and managed the content of all news releases, team publications, game notes and administration of portlandpirates.com. He also scheduled all player and staff appearances within the community and was the moderator of the team's "Goals for Success" aspirations program in local schools. In addition, Glynn worked with Pirates management to execute and manage all external communications and advertising strategies for the franchise and for the Portland Pirates Foundation. He also served on the Development Committee for Gary's House.
Glynn has accepted a new position with Nancy Marshall Communications, a well-established, Augusta-based firm that specializes in creating and implementing strategic media relations campaigns for tourism, outdoor recreation, service businesses and economic development organizations on the local, regional, national and international level.
As part of today's announcement, the Pirates have announced the team will start accepting applications to fill the open position immediately. Interested candidates should contact Pirates Managing Owner/CEO Brian Petrovek at bpetrovek@portlandpirates.com. All candidates will need at least two years of on-air experience as well as audition clips or an audio CD. The complete job description is outlined below. No phone calls please.
Portland Pirates Job Description
Title: Director, Communications & Team Services
Basic Function
The Portland Pirates Director, Communications & Team Services is charged with executing and managing the communications strategies for the franchise and the Portland Pirates Foundation and managing team services as directed by the Head Coach and hockey staff.
Functions/Responsibilities
Manage all marketing communications aspects of the business, including:
-Web, radio and TV media relationships/messaging/content
-Print media relationships/messaging/content
-Radio/Web broadcasting of all Pirates games
-Publications Yearbook and Game Day Program
-Public and media events
-Scheduling game night interviews media, live shots, locker room(s)
-Player Awards
-Hall of Fame balloting and delivery
-Player, management, coaches appearances
-Press releases
-Franchise statistics game by game and yearly
-League obligations nominations, weekly notes and AHL Live (webcasts)
-Franchise broadcast agreements liaison
-Master schedule coordination
Manage team travel/team services with hockey staff and CEO
-Bus, air, hotel, per diem, game tickets, practice ice, player contracts and immigration administration assistance, league player administration, local housing assistance, etc.
Select and supervise interns to meet department objectives, as needed
-Player/hockey staff mail
-Press Operations set-up/games
-Game notes coaching staff and media
-Game credentials
-Game recaps
-Web content
-Locker Room liaison
Conditions, Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelors degree required. One-two years experience in professional setting preferred.
Computer proficiency and broadcast production/technology knowledge required
Weekend and evening hours are required during the season.
Compensation
The Director, Communications & Team Services will be compensated by a combination of salary, sales commissions and a competitive benefits plan.
Reporting Responsibilities
The Director, Communications & Team Services will report to the Managing Owner/CEO.
