PA Basketball Announcer

University System of New Hampshire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The PA Announcer at Keene State College, affiliated with the University System of New Hampshire, delivers clear and engaging announcements during home basketball games for both Men’s and Women’s teams. This role helps create an energetic game-day atmosphere while staying neutral and professional.

You will announce lineups, substitutions, scoring plays, fouls, and timeouts, and relay other essential game-related information to the crowd with accuracy and timing.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a live event setting.
• Professional and neutral demeanor.
• Ability to work effectively with game management staff.

Responsibilities

• Announce starting lineups and player introductions
• Communicate in-game substitutions in a timely manner
• Announce scoring plays as they occur
• Report fouls called during the game
• Notify the crowd of timeouts
• Relay any other game-related information as needed

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Professional demeanor

Team coordination

Job description

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app

The PA Announcer delivers clear, accurate, and engaging announcements during home basketball games for the Men and Women's teams. This role is essential in creating an energetic and welcoming game-day atmosphere while maintaining professionalism and neutrality in accordance with NCAA and institutional guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Announce starting lineups and player introductions
• Communicate in-game substitutions in a timely manner
• Announce scoring plays as they occur
• Report fouls called during the game
• Notify the crowd of timeouts
• Relay any other game-related information as needed

Requirements

• Strong verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure in a live event setting
• Professional and neutral demeanor
• Ability to work effectively with game management staff

Compensation Pay Range:

$18/hour

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please
visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Keene

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00