Median Annual Wage: $25,730
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (67%); Less than high school diploma (20%); Some college, no degree (5%)
Projected Growth: Average (8% to 14%)
Related Job Titles: Disc Jockey (DJ); Master of Ceremonies (MC); Mobile Disc Jockey (Mobile DJ); Announcer; Public Address Announcer; Bingo Caller; Entertainer; Event Planner; Emcee; Track Announcer
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- Preview any music intended to be broadcast over the public address system.
- Inform patrons of coming events at a specific venue.
- Meet with event directors to review schedules and exchange information about details, such as national anthem performers and starting lineups.
- Announce programs and player substitutions or other changes to patrons.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Public Address System and Other Announcers.