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Job Description
Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 27-3012.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 42,740.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 20.00
- Currently, there are 8,020 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Public Address System and Other Announcers”.
Also Known As…
- Public Address System and Other Announcers
- Track Announcer
- Public Address Announcer (PA Announcer)
- Mobile Disc Jockey (Mobile DJ)
- Master of Ceremonies (MC)
- Event Host
- Entertainer
- Emcee
- Disc Jockey (DJ)
- Bingo Caller
- Announcer
- Train Caller
- Train Announcer
- Sports Announcer
- Ringmaster
- Narrator
- Motion Picture Narrator
- Host/Hostess
Tasks for “Commercial Announcer”
- Study the layout of an event venue to be able to give accurate directions in the event of an emergency.
- Learn to pronounce the names of players, coaches, institutional personnel, officials, and other individuals involved in an event.
- Read prepared scripts describing acts or tricks presented during performances.
- Set up and test various equipment, including sound equipment, before each event.
- Provide running commentaries of event activities, such as play-by-play descriptions or explanations of official decisions.
- Furnish information concerning plays to scoreboard operators.
- Improvise commentary on items of interest, such as background and history of an event or past records of participants.
- Meet with event directors to review schedules and exchange information about details, such as national anthem performers and starting lineups.
- Select and play music appropriate for the crowd.
- Inform patrons of coming events at a specific venue.
- Organize team information, such as statistics and tournament records, to ensure accessibility for use during events.
- Instruct and calm crowds during emergencies.
- Preview any music intended to be broadcast over the public address system.
- Review and announce crowd control procedures before the beginning of each event.
- Greet attendees and serve as masters of ceremonies at banquets, store openings, and other events.
- Announce programs and player substitutions or other changes to patrons.
Related Technology & Tools
- Laptop computers
- Record turntables
- Tablet computer remote controls
- Microphone stands
- Sound effects devices
- Handheld microphones
- Amplifiers
- Speaker stands
- Table top multi players
- Portable public address PA systems
- Loudspeaker systems
- Wireless public address PA systems
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI sequencers
- Headsets
- Surge protectors
- Graphic equalizers
- Tablet computers
- Graphic equalizer software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Sports Sounds Pro
- Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol
- Website creation software
- PreSonus Virtual StudioLive
- Web browser software
- Microsoft Excel
- Atomix Productions VirtualDJ
- Microsoft Office
- Native Instruments Traktor Scratch