Part Time - Public Address Announcer

Penn State University; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in Altoona is seeking a voice talent to perform PA announcements for home varsity sporting events across baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, wrestling, and volleyball. You will read scripted and improvised lines, control in-arena music and sponsor messages, and work with a producer/director to ensure clear, confident delivery for crowds.

Evening and weekend availability is required; prior public speaking experience is preferred, and familiarity with sports terminology

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak clearly and confidently in front of large crowds.
• Experience in public speaking or announcing is preferred.
• Ability to follow a script and work with a producer/director.
• Familiarity with sports terminology, traditions, and customs.
• Ability to collaborate with other members of the athletic department staff to ensure a seamless event experience for attendees.
• Availability to work on evenings and weekends as required for events.
• Experience using audio equipment and software.
• Ability to multi-task.
• May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

Responsibilities

• Provide voice announcements over the PA system for home varsity sporting events (consisting of baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, wrestling, and volleyball), including scripted and non-scripted announcements.
• Responsible for all in-arena announcements during Penn State Altoona athletic home games including starting line ups, in-game updates, sponsor messaging, presentations, and other announcements as assigned.
• Controls the music for home varsity sporting events (i.e. batter walkup songs for baseball and softball, music during timeouts, halftime music).

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Script following

Music coordination

Crowd presence

Team collaboration

Outdoor work adaptation

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Tools

Audio equipment

Broadcast software

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Job Description And Position Requirements

This opening will provide voice talent during select home and hosted Penn State Altoona NCAA Division III sporting events.

Job Duties

• Provide voice announcements over the PA system for home varsity sporting events (consisting of baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, wrestling, and volleyball), including scripted and non-scripted announcements.
• Responsible for all in-arena announcements during Penn State Altoona athletic home games including starting line ups, in-game updates, sponsor messaging, presentations, and other announcements as assigned.
• Controls the music for home varsity sporting events (i.e. batter walkup songs for baseball and softball, music during timeouts, halftime music).

Requirements And Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak clearly and confidently in front of large crowds.
• Experience in public speaking or announcing is preferred.
• Ability to follow a script and work with a producer/director.
• Familiarity with sports terminology, traditions, and customs.
• Ability to collaborate with other members of the athletic department staff to ensure a seamless event experience for attendees.
• Availability to work on evenings and weekends as required for events.
• Experience using audio equipment and software.
• Ability to multi-task.
• May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

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