Public Address Announcer

Colgate University; Village of Hamilton (NY); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid time off

Access to fitness facilities

Discounts at University Bookstore

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in New York seeks a Public Address Announcer for its athletic events. The role involves announcing game information like starting lineups and in-game actions in an engaging manner. Candidates must have public speaking skills and some experience in a sports or broadcasting setting. This part-time position offers a wage of $25.00 per hour and requires availability on evenings and weekends from August through May.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in public address announcing or related experience in broadcasting.
• Strong public speaking skills with clear communication in live settings.
• Comfortable in fast-paced sports environments.

Responsibilities

• Announce starting lineups, in-game action, and related information during events.
• Follow game scripts and ensure proper sponsor mentions and announcements.
• Maintain professionalism while announcing and adhere to NCAA protocols.

Skills

Public speaking skills

Adaptability in a dynamic environment

Education

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Job description

Job Category

Casual Wage

Position Title

Public Address Announcer

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Division

Athletics

Department

Athletic Event Management

Hiring Wage / Salary Range

25.00

Department Statement

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Accountabilities

• 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.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Requisition Number

2025CW034Posting

Temporary

Yes

Work Schedule

Term: August 2025 – May 2026

Hours: Up to 15 hours per week

Availability: Must be available to work evenings and weekends (August through May)

Job Open Date

08/07/2025

Open Until Filled

No

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on‑campus; in certain off‑campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters.

You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at [e-mail].