Public Address Announcer (Athletic Operations II - Seasonal Opportunity)

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.

The Public Address (PA) Announcer is responsible for delivering clear, engaging, and professional announcements during College of the Holy Cross Division I athletic events. The PA Announcer plays a critical role in enhancing the fan experience by providing game-related information, energizing the crowd, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference guidelines.

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

• Serve as the official in-game voice for various Holy Cross athletic events, including but not limited to football, basketball, hockey, and other sports as needed.

• Announce starting lineups, in-game action, substitutions, fouls, and other game-related information in a clear, articulate, and enthusiastic manner.

• Follow game scripts provided by the Athletics Communications team, ensuring proper sponsor mentions, promotional reads, and special announcements.

• Work closely with game operations staff, statisticians, and officials to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information.

• Maintain a professional and neutral demeanor while announcing, avoiding bias towards any team.

• Adapt announcements as needed based on game flow, audience engagement, and emergency situations.

• Adhere to NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and protocols regarding public address announcing.

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.

The Public Address (PA) Announcer is responsible for delivering clear, engaging, and professional announcements during College of the Holy Cross Division I athletic events. The PA Announcer plays a critical role in enhancing the fan experience by providing game-related information, energizing the crowd, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference guidelines.

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

• Serve as the official in-game voice for various Holy Cross athletic events, including but not limited to football, basketball, hockey, and other sports as needed.

• Announce starting lineups, in-game action, substitutions, fouls, and other game-related information in a clear, articulate, and enthusiastic manner.

• Follow game scripts provided by the Athletics Communications team, ensuring proper sponsor mentions, promotional reads, and special announcements.

• Work closely with game operations staff, statisticians, and officials to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information.

• Maintain a professional and neutral demeanor while announcing, avoiding bias towards any team.

• Adapt announcements as needed based on game flow, audience engagement, and emergency situations.

• Adhere to NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and protocols regarding public address announcing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience as a public address announcer, broadcaster, or similar role preferred.

• Strong vocal presence with clear pronunciation, projection, and ability to engage a live audience.

• Familiarity with collegiate athletics, NCAA rules, and terminology.

• Ability to remain composed and professional in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the athletic schedule.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with game operations staff.

• Knowledge of audio equipment and microphone usage preferred.

The hourly rate for this position is $17.25.

Weekly Hours:

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Annual Work Schedule:

(For Seasonal and Temporary Positions, this will be determined by the manager)

Application Instructions

For all administrative and academic positions, please upload a current resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College.

For all other positions, resume and cover letters are optional, but your most up-to-date work experience and educational background are required.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, priority consideration will be given to applications submitted within 30 days of the posting date.

Additional Information

To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance.

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391. 

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.

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