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