Public Address (PA) Announcer (Contractor)

PWHL; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

PWHL is seeking a Public Address Announcer for San Jose home games to deliver all in-game announcements with energy and clarity. You will work on-site, coordinating with game presentation and production teams, and adapt your reads to game flow for an engaging fan experience.

This independent contractor role requires 18+ years old, strong voice, reliability, and ability to perform at 13 home games across the season, evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong, confident voice with professional cadence and delivery.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced live environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Candidate must deliver services on-site at all 13 PWHL San Jose home games.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all in-game PA announcements, including reads, updates, sponsor messaging and crowd prompts.
• Coordinate announcements with game presentation scripts and cues; adapt to game flow.
• Engage and inform fans with a clear, energetic, professional delivery.
• Collaborate with Game Presentation and Production teams during the event.
• Maintain understanding of game timing, announcements and required cues.

Skills

Voice quality

On-site performance

Clear communication

Adaptability

Job description

About The PWHL

The Professional Women's Hockey League delivers world-class competition and fosters meaningful connections with fans and communities through operational excellence, purposeful partnerships, and a focus on long-term sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating a league culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusion on and off the ice.

About The PWHL

The Professional Women's Hockey League delivers world-class competition and fosters meaningful connections with fans and communities through operational excellence, purposeful partnerships, and a focus on long-term sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating a league culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusion on and off the ice.

Position Summary

The Public Address Announcer provides game day announcing services, including scripted reads and live announcements, helping inform fans and create an energetic and engaging atmosphere throughout PWHL San Jose home games.

Services

• Deliver all in game PA announcements, including promotional reads, scoring updates, fan information, sponsor messaging and crowd prompts.
• Deliver announcements in coordination with game presentation scripts and cues while adapting to the flow of the game.
• Engage and inform fans through a clear, energetic and professional delivery.
• Collaborate with the Game Presentation and Production teams throughout the event.
• Maintain a strong understanding of game timing, announcements and required cues.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong, confident voice with professional cadence and delivery.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced live environment.
• Strong communication, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to provide services at all 13 PWHL San Jose home games.
• Professional, reliable and collaborative.
• Candidate must be able to deliver services on-site.
• This engagement is based in the United States. Applicants must be legally entitled to provide services as an independent contractor in the United States. The PWHL does not sponsor visas or work authorization for this engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a PA Announcer at live sporting events, preferably 2 or more years.
• Knowledge of and passion for the PWHL and hockey.
• Flexibility to provide services on evenings and weekends as required.

The Professional Women's Hockey League is committed to equal opportunity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this engagement without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or Veteran status, or any other protected class.

Independent Contractor Engagement

This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employee position. The contractor is not eligible for PWHL employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan participation, paid time off, or workers' compensation coverage. The PWHL will not withhold income tax, CPP/EI (Canada), or Social Security/Medicare (U.S.) from contractor payments.