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Athletics Public Address (PA) Announcer
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Position Title Athletics Public Address (PA) Announcer
Department 2836 - Athletics Administration
Position Number E44249
Requisition No. TC06429
Salary Range/Pay Rate 15.00 hr.
Benefits of Working at Oakland University No benefits are associated with this position.
Employee Group/Grade Casual
Job Category Casual /Temporary
Casual/Temp Classification
Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits )
Shift/Days
Pay Schedule Hour
Number of Hrs./Wk. 19
Position Information
Position Information
Employee's Effective Start Date 06/15/2026
If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. n/a
Minimum Qualifications
1–2 years of experience in live sports production, broadcast journalism,
public address announcing, or related live-event communication roles
Strong vocal delivery skills with clear diction, pacing, and audience
engagement ability
Experience working in high-pressure live event environments with real-time
direction
Ability to remain focused and professional for 3–5 hour events.
Strong communication skills and ability to respond quickly to in-game
changes
Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays
Ability to work consistently with athletic event schedules and last-minute
changes
High energy and engaging personality
Strong attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
Professional, reliable, and team-oriented approach in live event settings
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience as a PA announcer or in-arena host
Familiarity with collegiate athletics and game flow for sports such as
basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, and softball
Experience working within Division I athletics or similar high-level
sports environments
Strong understanding of NCAA game structure and in-game timing
Experience working with live production teams and in-arena entertainment
environments
Position Purpose The Public Address (PA) Announcer serves as the voice of Oakland University Athletics during live home athletic events. This role is responsible for delivering clear, energetic, and professional in-game announcements that enhance the fan experience and support game operations across multiple sports.
Job Duties
Provide live play-by-play style announcements, introductions, and in-game
reads for athletic events
Deliver accurate roster introductions, scoring updates, promotions, and
sponsorship messages
Maintain energy, timing, and professionalism throughout games to support
atmosphere and engagement
Take direction quickly from production and game operations staff via
headset or communication systems
Collaborate with game operations, marketing, and production teams to
ensure smooth event execution
Adapt tone and delivery based on sport, event type, and game flow
Job Open Date 06/10/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled No
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