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Penn State University · 4 months ago

Part Time - Athletics & Recreation - Public Address Announcer

Altoona, PA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Penn State University is seeking a Public Address Announcer for their Athletics & Recreation department. The role involves providing voice talent during NCAA Division III sporting events, including making announcements and controlling music during games.

Higher Education

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)

Qualification

Public speakingAudio equipment usageSports terminologyVerbal communicationMulti-taskingCollaboration

Required

Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak clearly and confidently in front of large crowds

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

Ability to multi-task

May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold

Preferred

Experience in public speaking or announcing

Experience using audio equipment and software

Company

Penn State University

There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.

Founded in 1855

University Park, pa, US

10001+ employees

http://psu.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Hamza Jamjoom

Co-Founder - Arts & Architecture Student Council

Kara Pytko

Co-founder of Virtual Scientist Webinar Series

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