Athletics Public Address (PA) Announcer Job at Oakland University, Rochester, MI

  • Oakland University
  • Rochester, MI

Job Description

Department 2836 - Athletics Administration 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Oakland University

Job Tags

Temporary work, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift

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