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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)
- Announcer
- Train Caller
- Train Announcer
- Sports Announcer
- Ringmaster
- Narrator
- Motion Picture Narrator
- Host/Hostess
- Commercial Announcer
- Bingo Caller
Tasks for “Bingo Caller”
- Announce programs and player substitutions or other changes to patrons.
- Read prepared scripts describing acts or tricks presented during performances.
- Review and announce crowd control procedures before the beginning of each event.
- Provide running commentaries of event activities, such as play-by-play descriptions or explanations of official decisions.
- Instruct and calm crowds during emergencies.
- 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.
- Inform patrons of coming events at a specific venue.
- Furnish information concerning plays to scoreboard operators.
- 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.
- Learn to pronounce the names of players, coaches, institutional personnel, officials, and other individuals involved in an event.
- Set up and test various equipment, including sound equipment, before each event.
- Greet attendees and serve as masters of ceremonies at banquets, store openings, and other events.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Headsets
- Microphone stands
- Tablet computer remote controls
- Amplifiers
- Sound effects devices
- Speaker stands
- Portable public address PA systems
- Loudspeaker systems
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI sequencers
- Surge protectors
- Table top multi players
- Handheld microphones
- Wireless public address PA systems
- Graphic equalizers
- Record turntables
- Laptop computers
- Tablet computers
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Atomix Productions VirtualDJ
- Sports Sounds Pro
- Microsoft Excel
- Website creation software
- Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol
- PreSonus Virtual StudioLive
- Web browser software
- Native Instruments Traktor Scratch
- Graphic equalizer software