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