Public Address Announcer

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume. Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service. 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. Requirements 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 2025CW034 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 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 and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you currently a Colgate employee? Yes No * Have you ever been a Colgate employee? Yes No * Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No * Please let us know how you heard about this position. Albany Times Union Binghamton Press & Sun BlackCoachesinSports Careerbuilders.com Cazenovia Republican Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com Chronicle of Higher Education Chronicle of Philanthropy Colgate Employee Colgate Website CoSIDA Diverse Issues of Higher Education HERC (Upstate New York HERC) HigherEdJobs.com Indeed.com InsideHigherEd.com LinkedIn Mid-York Weekly NACWA naviGATE NCAA News Norwich Evening Sun Oneida Daily Dispatch Sherburne News Studentaffairs.com Syracuse Post Standard Utica Observer Dispatch Waterville Times WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com Other If you selected "Colgate Employee" or "Other" for how you heard about this position, please provide the employee's name or where you heard about/saw the position. (Open Ended Question) #J-18808-Ljbffr