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