Public Address Announcer (Athletic Operations II - Seasonal Opportunity)

Major Responsibilities

• Serve as the official in-game voice for various Holy Cross athletic events.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $17.25.

Schedule

Weekly Hours: 0
Annual Work Schedule: (For Seasonal and Temporary Positions, this will be determined by the manager)

Application Instructions

For all administrative and academic positions, please upload a current resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College.

For all other positions, resume and cover letters are optional, but your most up-to-date work experience and educational background are required.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, priority consideration will be given to applications submitted within 30 days of the posting date.

Additional Information

To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance.

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law.

Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.

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