Public Address System and Other Announcers

Public Address System and Other Announcers

Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.

Key Competencies * Dependability * Self Control * Stress Tolerance * Attention to Detail * Cooperation * Independence * Integrity * Adaptability/Flexibility * Achievement/Effort * Social Orientation

Representative Tasks * Select and play music appropriate for the crowd. * Inform patrons of coming events at a specific venue. * Learn to pronounce the names of players, coaches, institutional personnel, officials, and other individuals involved in an event.

Industry

Arts Entertainment & Recreation, Accommodation & Food Services,

Job Family Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Sample Job Titles Announcer, Bingo Caller, Commercial Announcer, Disc Jockey (DJ), Emcee, Entertainer, Event Host, Host/Hostess, Master of Ceremonies (MC), Mobile Disc Jockey (Mobile DJ), Motion Picture Narrator, Narrator, Public Address Announcer (PA Announcer), Ringmaster, Sports Announcer, Track Announcer, Train Announcer, Train Caller.