Part Time - Public Address Announcer

Penn State University • Altoona, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This opening will provide voice talent during select home and hosted Penn State Altoona NCAA Division III sporting events. The role involves providing voice announcements over the PA system for home varsity sporting events, including scripted and non-scripted announcements. The announcer will be responsible for all in-arena announcements during Penn State Altoona athletic home games, such as starting line-ups, in-game updates, sponsor messaging, presentations, and other assigned announcements. Additionally, the announcer will control the music for home varsity sporting events, including batter walkup songs for baseball and softball, music during timeouts, and halftime music.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak clearly and confidently in front of large crowds.
• Ability to follow a script and work with a producer/director.
• Familiarity with sports terminology, traditions, and customs.
• Ability to collaborate with other members of the athletic department staff to ensure a seamless event experience for attendees.
• Availability to work on evenings and weekends as required for events.
• Experience using audio equipment and software.
• Ability to multi-task.
• May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public speaking or announcing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide voice announcements over the PA system for home varsity sporting events (consisting of baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, wrestling, and volleyball), including scripted and non-scripted announcements.
• Responsible for all in-arena announcements during Penn State Altoona athletic home games including starting line ups, in-game updates, sponsor messaging, presentations, and other announcements as assigned.
• Controls the music for home varsity sporting events (i.e. batter walkup songs for baseball and softball, music during timeouts, halftime music).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed