Public Address Announcer

About the role

Serve as the official in-game voice for various Colgate athletic home events, including but not limited to football, basketball, ice hockey, and other sports as assigned. 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 Marketing 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the official in-game voice for various Colgate athletic home events, including but not limited to football, basketball, ice hockey, and other sports as assigned.
• 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 Marketing 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.

Requirements

6 months to 1 year of experience in public address announcing, or related experience in radio and/or television broadcasting. Strong public speaking skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and efficiently in a live setting. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic sports environment. 2 or more years of successful experience in public address announcing or similar media-related roles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or higher

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

Up to 15 hours per week