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Public Address System and Other Announcers

SOC 27-3012.00

Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.

Zone 2 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

4.6

Active Listening

3.4

Reading Comprehension

3.2

Monitoring

3.0

Social Perceptiveness

3.0

Critical Thinking

2.9

Active Learning

2.9

Coordination

2.9

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.0

Communications and Media

3.9

Computers and Electronics

3.4

Customer and Personal Service

3.3

Telecommunications

3.3

Sales and Marketing

3.2

Fine Arts

3.1

Clerical

2.5

Key Tasks

1Select and play music appropriate for the crowd.

2Preview any music intended to be broadcast over the public address system.

3Learn to pronounce the names of players, coaches, institutional personnel, officials, and other individuals involved in an event.

4Inform patrons of coming events at a specific venue.

5Set up and test various equipment, including sound equipment, before each event.

Also Known As

Announcer Bingo Caller Commercial Announcer Disc Jockey (DJ) Emcee Entertainer Event Host Host/Hostess Master of Ceremonies (MC) Mobile Disc Jockey (Mobile DJ)