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