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Accountabilities Serve as the official in-game voice for various Colgate athletic home events, including but not limited to football, basketball, ice hockey, and other sports as assigned.
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 Marketing 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.
Professional Experience / Qualifications
6 months to 1 year of experience in public address announcing, or related experience in radio and/or television broadcasting.
Strong public speaking skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and efficiently in a live setting.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic sports environment.
2 or more years of successful experience in public address announcing or similar media-related roles.
Education High School Diploma/GED or higher
Requisition Number 2025CW034Posting
Temporary Yes
Work Schedule Term: August 2025 – May 2026 Hours: Up to 15 hours per week Availability: Must be available to work evenings and weekends (August through May)
Job Open Date 08/07/2025
Open Until Filled No
EEO Statement The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Clery Act https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance
Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at
cusafety@colgate.edu .
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part-time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
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Public Address Announcer
role at
Inside Higher Ed
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the
Public Address Announcer
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Inside Higher Ed
Accountabilities Serve as the official in-game voice for various Colgate athletic home events, including but not limited to football, basketball, ice hockey, and other sports as assigned.
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 Marketing 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.
Professional Experience / Qualifications
6 months to 1 year of experience in public address announcing, or related experience in radio and/or television broadcasting.
Strong public speaking skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and efficiently in a live setting.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic sports environment.
2 or more years of successful experience in public address announcing or similar media-related roles.
Education High School Diploma/GED or higher
Requisition Number 2025CW034Posting
Temporary Yes
Work Schedule Term: August 2025 – May 2026 Hours: Up to 15 hours per week Availability: Must be available to work evenings and weekends (August through May)
Job Open Date 08/07/2025
Open Until Filled No
EEO Statement The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Clery Act https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance
Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at
cusafety@colgate.edu .
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part-time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
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Hamilton, NY .
New York, United States $45,000 - $50,000 1 week ago
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