Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Athletics Public Address (PA) Announcer
Job
Oakland University
Rochester, MI (In Person)
$31,200 Salary, Full-Time
Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
56
out of 100
Average of individual scores
Skill Insights
Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
Athletics Public Address (PA) Announcer Oakland University - 4.3 Rochester, MI Job Details Temporary $15 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Crowd interaction Audience engagement for live performances Voice modulation techniques Full Job Description 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