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