Public Address Announcer

College of the Holy Cross • Worcester, MA

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About The Position

The Public Address (PA) Announcer is responsible for delivering clear, engaging, and professional announcements during College of the Holy Cross Division I athletic events. The PA Announcer plays a critical role in enhancing the fan experience by providing game-related information, energizing the crowd, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference guidelines.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a public address announcer, broadcaster, or similar role preferred.
• Strong vocal presence with clear pronunciation, projection, and ability to engage a live audience.
• Familiarity with collegiate athletics, NCAA rules, and terminology.
• Ability to remain composed and professional in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the athletic schedule.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with game operations staff.
• Knowledge of audio equipment and microphone usage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the official in-game voice for various Holy Cross athletic events, including but not limited to football, basketball, hockey, and other sports as needed.
• Announce starting lineups, in-game action, substitutions, fouls, and other game-related information in a clear, articulate, and enthusiastic manner.
• Follow game scripts provided by the Athletics Communications team, ensuring proper sponsor mentions, promotional reads, and special announcements.
• Work closely with game operations staff, statisticians, and officials to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information.
• Maintain a professional and neutral demeanor while announcing, avoiding bias towards any team.
• Adapt announcements as needed based on game flow, audience engagement, and emergency situations.
• Adhere to NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and protocols regarding public address announcing.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
• Compliance with Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
• Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services