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