Public Address Announcer ( Division I & II ) Dallas Baptist Unive...
Publicaddressannouncer - Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215![Publicaddressannouncer](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Responsibilities
Articulate all organization scripts and commercial/sponsor copy.
Accurately pronounce all organization and competitor names.
Announce all pertinent game/match/event information as associated with assigned sport.
Enhance game/match/event day experience using limited inflection as directed by administration.
Retain extensive knowledge of the rules of the assigned sports.
Interface with administration/game operations throughout game/match/event regarding special announcements and changes.
Interface with the officiating team throughout the contest(s) when necessary.
Calmly enunciate any emergency announcements as provided by administration.
Refrain from all commentary as might be provided by play-by-play/color broadcasters.
Arrive prepared ninety (90) minutes prior to any game/match/event.
Competencies
Public Speaking to Audiences numbered from hundreds upwards.
Vocal Articulation and Inflection.
Administration/Game Operations Team Collaboration.
Pronunciation/Respelling Transcription.
Non-American English and Foreign Name Pronunciation.
Press Box/Scorer’s Table Operations.
Knowledge of Applicable Sports Rules.
Calm in Fast-Paced Environments and in Emergency Situations.
Knowledge Areas
Voiceover/Narration of Organizational Scripts and Commercial/Sponsor Copy (Advanced).
Non-American English and Foreign Name Pronunciation (Advanced).
Pronunciation or Respelling Techniques (Advanced).
Rules of Applicable Sports as given by the governing body (NCAA) (Advanced).
Press Box/Scorer’s Table Operations (Advanced).
Game Operations (Intermediate).
Microphone Operation (Advanced).
Audio Mixing Board Operation (if applicable) (Intermediate).
Music Software Operations (if applicable) (Intermediate).
Experience
Public Address Announcing in NCAA (3+ Years, Required, 5+ Years, Preferred).
Public Address Announcer in NCAA Division I or II (1+ Years, Preferred).
Public Address Announcing at High School/NAIA/NJCAA Level (5+ Years, Helpful).
Public Address Announcing for Volleyball and Basketball (3+ Years, Required, 5+ Years, Preferred).
Public Speaking in venues with 100+ Patrons (1+ Years, Required, 3+ Years, Preferred).
Working in Busy and Crowded Press Box/Scorer’s Table Environment (1-3+ Years, Preferred).
Working in a Live Broadcast Environment (1-3+ Years, Preferred).
Education
High School Diploma (Required).
Associates, Bachelors or Masters Degree (Preferred).
Communications, Broadcasting, Public Relations or related.
Certification
NASPAA – Certified Public Address Announcer (Helpful).
National Speakers Association – Certified Speaking Professional (Helpful).
Toastmasters International – Accredited Speaker (Helpful).
Compensation$75 Per Game
ContactContact Associate Director of Athletics Bryan Curtis at
bryan@dbu.edu .
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