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Public Address System and Other Announcers

On the Job

Public Address System and Other Announcers make announcements over public address systems at a variety of events, including sporting events. They may work as disc jockeys at weddings, parties, or other public events.

Typical Work Tasks

People who work in this career often:

Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
Compile technical information or documentation.
Verify accuracy of data.
Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.
Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
Host events.
Manage content of broadcasts or presentations.
Operate audiovisual equipment.

Typical Working Conditions

Speaking with the public.
Working with a group or team.
Meeting strict deadlines.
Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

This page includes information from the O*NET 24.2 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

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Public Address System and Other Announcers

On the Job

Typical Work Tasks

Typical Working Conditions