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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
- Commercial Announcer
Tasks for “Entertainer”
- Review and announce crowd control procedures before the beginning of each event.
- Select and play music appropriate for the crowd.
- Meet with event directors to review schedules and exchange information about details, such as national anthem performers and starting lineups.
- Greet attendees and serve as masters of ceremonies at banquets, store openings, and other events.
- Improvise commentary on items of interest, such as background and history of an event or past records of participants.
- Inform patrons of coming events at a specific venue.
- Read prepared scripts describing acts or tricks presented during performances.
- Study the layout of an event venue to be able to give accurate directions in the event of an emergency.
- Provide running commentaries of event activities, such as play-by-play descriptions or explanations of official decisions.
- Preview any music intended to be broadcast over the public address system.
- Announce programs and player substitutions or other changes to patrons.
- Instruct and calm crowds during emergencies.
- Learn to pronounce the names of players, coaches, institutional personnel, officials, and other individuals involved in an event.
- Furnish information concerning plays to scoreboard operators.
- Organize team information, such as statistics and tournament records, to ensure accessibility for use during events.
- Set up and test various equipment, including sound equipment, before each event.
Related Technology & Tools
- Table top multi players
- Wireless public address PA systems
- Amplifiers
- Graphic equalizers
- Tablet computers
- Handheld microphones
- Tablet computer remote controls
- Record turntables
- Surge protectors
- Microphone stands
- Sound effects devices
- Speaker stands
- Portable public address PA systems
- Loudspeaker systems
- Headsets
- Laptop computers
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI sequencers
- Microsoft Excel
- Native Instruments Traktor Scratch
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- PreSonus Virtual StudioLive
- Atomix Productions VirtualDJ
- Web browser software
- Website creation software
- Graphic equalizer software
- Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol
- Sports Sounds Pro
- Microsoft Office