What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Address Announcer Job at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester position at College of the Holy Cross?
Description
The Public Address (PA) Announcer is responsible for delivering clear, engaging, and professional announcements during College of the Holy Cross Division I athletic events. The PA Announcer plays a critical role in enhancing the fan experience by providing game-related information, energizing the crowd, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference guidelines.
Key Responsibilities :
- Serve as the official in-game voice for various Holy Cross athletic events, including but not limited to football, basketball, hockey, and other sports as needed.
- 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 Communications 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.
Qualifications :
Additional Information :
This is a part-time seasonal position.
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at [email protected], or by calling 508-793-3957.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :
Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.
In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see ) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas. For more information, please visit
Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.
