Athletics Public Address (PA) Announcer

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title

Athletics Public Address (PA) Announcer

Department

2836 - Athletics Administration

Position Number

E44249

Requisition No.

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Posting Details

Posting Details

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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