Public Address Announcer ( NBA WNBA NBA G League ) Golden State Warriors, Golden
Publicaddressannouncer, California, MO, United States, 65018
The Golden State Group are looking for a Public Address Announcer to support the in-arena experience for Golden State Warriors, Golden State Valkyries, and the Santa Cruz Warriors.
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a professional demeanor. In this role, you will be a brand ambassador and the in-arena voice that informs fans about situations from game action, as well as support other fan engagement elements.
This is a part-time position based in San Francisco, CA.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate all announcements, including but not limited to game action updates, sponsor messaging, ceremonies, and recognitions.
- Understand accurate pronunciation of players’ names, as well as the rules and flow of basketball.
- Organize team information, such as statistics, line-ups, player substitutions, in order to provide timely announcements and ensure announcements align with overall production.
- Promote a positive fan experience and work as part of a creative production team.
- Attend non-game day and offseason events as one of the voices of the designated team, including potential community and sponsored events as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience and Skills
- 5+ years of experience working as an announcer in professional or major collegiate sports; including a minimum of 2 years experience in basketball.
- Comfortable announcing to large crowds of all ages and announcing complex names from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
- Excellent knowledge of basketball, including rules, positions, customs, rosters, and other game-related statistics.
- Strong vocal talent with a unique and definitive personality.
- Ability to multi-task and make timely adjustments in a stressful environment.
Time Commitment
- Ability to attend all home game events including early rehearsals and/or pre-game meetings.
- Able to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Compensation
$120.00 per hour
Submissions
Submissions must include a resume and a performance reel (no longer than 3 minutes in length). Videos are mandatory with application submission. Video submissions should include candidates’ ability to communicate in-game updates following the play of a game. Visuals of the announcer are not needed, but game action would be ideal. We recommend a format of unlisted YouTube, Google Drive or other cloud-access link for video submissions.
Key Dates
Invitations will be sent to potential candidates that are invited to attend an in-arena audition.
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