Show Announcer $18.50/HR

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California, is seeking energetic seasonal associates to perform in live animal shows. Responsibilities include following presentations, interacting with guests, and ensuring adherence to safety and cleanliness protocols.

Qualified candidates must be 18 years or older, preferably with a background in Theatre, and should be able to perform confidently in front of audiences. This opportunity lasts for the 2026 operating season, during which associates may face various physical challenges and work in extreme weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to perform confidently in front of a live audience.
• Physical requirements include standing, climbing, and interacting with audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform in live animal shows as an MC or character.
• Follow daily schedule for presentations as directed by the Entertainment Senior Supervisor.
• Communicate and follow instructions from Animal Care Specialists.

Skills

Performance confidence

Improvisational skills

Strong acting technique

Education

Background or degree in Theatre

Job description

This is a seasonal position lasting for the 2026 operating season only. Seasonal associates are let go for a period of no less than 13 weeks at the end of the 2026 operating season.

Responsibilities

• Perform in live animal shows as an MC or character
• Follow daily schedule for presentations as directed by the Entertainment Senior Supervisor
• Communicate and follow instructions from Animal Care Specialists as situations change
• Meet performance measurements and quality standards from the Entertainment Senior Supervisor
• Occasionally participate in creative production work
• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance standards through all assigned tasks
• Maintain departmental and area safety policies and procedures
• Work well with others and be able to work in crowds, heat and cold for two (2) to four (4) hour intervals during rehearsals and for 15‑minute performances up to four (4) times a day
• Have high energy, enthusiasm, and be able to interact with guests, maintain clean dressing rooms, and transport costumes to/from the performance location and wardrobe
• Be able to complete own stage makeup in conjunction with show guidelines

Qualifications

• Ability to confidently perform in front of a live audience
• Skilled at improvising interactions with guests and other characters (preferred)
• Strong acting technique
• Background or degree in Theatre
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Physical requirements
  • Constantly standing, talking, climbing, walking, reaching, using finger movements, grasping, hearing conversation, seeing near and far, stooping, bending, and kneeling
  • Working in extreme heat, sun, cold, wetness, humidity, and temperature change
  • Carry and wear 5 to 10 pounds of costume weight; lifts over 51 lbs require help from a coworker or mechanical device
  • Overtime of adults may be required from time to time to accommodate the business need