Dynamic Live Event Announcer

Leap! National Dance Competition, Inc.; Eagle (ID); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotlight Events, Inc. in Eagle, Idaho seeks a dynamic Announcer to provide professional voice talent and audience engagement at live dance competitions.

You will deliver entertaining commentary and manage music playback, working closely with Stage Managers and staff to ensure a polished audience experience and brand excellence. The role requires strong public speaking skills, prior live announcing experience, and the ability to travel regionally and nationally during event seasons.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in live announcing, event hosting, theater, or performance (Required).
• Experience setting up and operating live audio equipment (Preferred).
• Experience in the Dance, Sports or Performing Arts space (Preferred).
• Strong reading and public speaking skills (Required).
• Knowledge of audio playback or live audio mixing on analog consoles (Preferred).
• Ability to troubleshoot live audio and computer systems (Preferred).
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a professional demeanor (Required).
• Demonstrated ability working in a collaborative environment with a team (Required).

Responsibilities

• Execute announcements and manage music playback for each performance.
• Communicate schedule changes and PSAs to keep attendees informed.
• Provide engaging dialogue and professional representation as the voice of Spotlight Events, Inc.
• Collaborate with the Stage Manager to maintain smooth performance order.
• Manage client music files for optimum playback quality.
• Ensure proper setup and functionality of analog mixing consoles, microphones and speaker systems.

Skills

Live announcing

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Tools

Analog mixing consoles

Audio playback systems

Live sound setup

Job description

Spotlight Events, Inc. in Eagle, Idaho seeks a dynamic Announcer to provide professional voice talent and audience engagement at live dance competitions.

You will deliver entertaining commentary and manage music playback, working closely with Stage Managers and staff to ensure a polished audience experience and brand excellence. The role requires strong public speaking skills, prior live announcing experience, and the ability to travel regionally and nationally during event seasons.