What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Address Announcer position at Washington Wild Things?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Washington Wild Things are looking for a talented Public Address Announcer that will serve as an integral member of our team and the game-day experience at Wild Things Park. As the Voice of Wild Things Park, you will enhance the fan journey through concise, coherent announcements, your ability to articulate script/copy reads and accurate name pronunciation using our PA system. In this role, you'll enhance the atmosphere, along with our on-field staff and emcee, for our fans to help provide life-long memories for fans of all ages. Our PA announcer will be a passionate, positive individual and high-energy professional with the ability to add to the experience of fans at our ballpark for all Wild Things' home games.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Washington Wild Things are looking for a talented Public Address Announcer that will serve as an integral member of our team and the game-day experience at Wild Things Park. As the Voice of Wild Things Park, you will enhance the fan journey through concise, coherent announcements, your ability to articulate script/copy reads and accurate name pronunciation using our PA system. In this role, you'll enhance the atmosphere, along with our on-field staff and emcee, for our fans to help provide life-long memories for fans of all ages. Our PA announcer will be a passionate, positive individual and high-energy professional with the ability to add to the experience of fans at our ballpark for all Wild Things' home games.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Purposefully developing a player and people-centered culture
- Deeply connecting with our fans, partners, and colleagues
- Passionately creating lifetime memories for generations of families and friends
- Meaningfully impacting our community
- Concise, clear announcements, articulation of copy/script reads, and accurate name pronunciation along with an energetic voice and attitude. Some degree of ad-libbing is required as well to interact with our emcee and fans
- Enhance the ballpark experience
- Responsible for keeping fans informed with game information as well as communicating various scripted messages to fans
- Responsible for delivering line ups and subs, sponsor reads, fan introductions pregame, safety messaging, and more
- Responsible for various audio recordings (ex- gate announcements) as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Display a positive and professional demeanor while representing the Washington Wild Things
- Ability to work all Washington Wild Things home games and attend any local organization or public appearances as necessary
- Authorized to work lawfully in the United States
- Professional vocal talent with a unique personality and vocal perspective
- Experience working with a variety of microphone systems
- Working knowledge of the game of baseball, including rules, umpire signals, and scoring
- Ability to multitask, keep track of player changes and game progress
- Flexible work schedule, with the ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Previous public address experience, preferably, but not required to be, in a baseball environment and in a sports arena/stadium/ballpark
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.