Public Address System and Other Announcers

• Greet attendees and serve as masters of ceremonies at banquets, store openings, and other events.
• Preview any music intended to be broadcast over the public address system.
• Announce programs and player substitutions or other changes to patrons.
• Meet with event directors to review schedules and exchange information about details, such as national anthem performers and starting lineups.
• Inform patrons of coming events at a specific venue.
• Read prepared scripts describing acts or tricks presented during performances.
• Improvise commentary on items of interest, such as background and history of an event or past records of participants.
• Instruct and calm crowds during emergencies.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Public Address System and Other Announcers.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Public Address System and Other Announcers.