Public Address Announcer

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External - Open to All Applicants

Part-Time

No

Responsible for providing public announcements of team and campus activities for College of Coastal Georgia Athletics.

Public Address Announcement

• Assists Sports Information Director in providing public address announcements in support of College of Coastal Georgia athletics activities.
• Provides in-game commentary for any or all of the following sports: Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Softball
• Provides pre-game commentary with sportsmanship announcements, player introductions, introduction of the National Anthem
• Provides in-game announcements of game events, and scripted announcements during stoppages of play
• Provides halftime announcements including game statistics and promotional events
• Provides post-game announcements as directed
• Assists in the execution of promotions to publicize “home” athletic events during contests.
• Announces the execution of in-game promotional activities
• Is familiar with software and technology to provide announcements and crowd entertainment during game stoppages by playing music and other entertainment activities through various technology sources
• Coordinates with Sports Information Director to ensure game announcements and scripts are prepared and present for home events.
• As directed by the designated game manager, provides announcements to crowd during the game to ensure a healthy, competitive atmosphere exists for all home athletic contests.
• Provides announcements of other athletic or campus activities as provided in the game script
• Provides enthusiastic energy to keep crowd engaged with College of Coastal Georgia teams

Play-by-play and/or Color Commentary

• Provides in-game audio commentary through the videostreaming platform, radio or other audio media for any or all of the following sports: Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Softball.
• Provides knowledgeable in-game commentary describing plays or factors affecting play
• Provides updates on other athletic or campus activities as provided in the game script
• As directed, conducts live or recorded interviews with key campus persons or other College of Coastal Georgia constituents or celebrities

Other Duties

• Operate within the conference, national organization and College policies and rules
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Sports Information Director or the assigned game manager
• This position is designated by the Institution as a Position of Trust

• Minimum qualifications include at least one year’s experience in broadcasting or broadcast journalism and experience in sports announcing for any or all of the following sports: volleyball, basketball, softball

A Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in communication, journalism, sports management or a related discipline along with more than one-year’s experience in athletics at the collegiate level is preferred

Variable

The College of Coastal Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia. Located on Georgia’s coast, the College campus is in Brunswick with additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland. The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow’s leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers baccalaureate degrees in American Studies, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, French, Health Informatics, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics, Nursing (BSN), Psychology, Public Management, Spanish, and Workforce Management and Leadership, as well as career associate degrees in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Nursing (ASN) and Radiologic Science. A veterans-friendly campus, the College is a designated Yellow Ribbon School. Approximately 3,000 students are served by more than 200 staff members and a teaching faculty of whom 52% hold doctoral degrees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu

08/11/2020

05/31/2021

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