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Job Description:

Brown University Athletics is seeking candidates for multiple Public Address Announcer positions. This role serves to inform everyone in attendance at an athletic contest of any and all pertinent information that occurs during the event. Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Announce live game action as it occurs

• Perform pre and postgame reads as needed

• Perform commercial reads as needed

• Assist athletic communications and marketing staff in any other game day needs as they arise

Entry into the candidate pool requires the following qualifications:

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of a given sports rules and regulations. 

• This position also requires a knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, specific game protocol as it pertains to Ivy League and NCAA rules. 

• During events, the public address announcer may have to interact with and work alongside the following: assigned game officials, Athletic Communications staff, Event Management staff, and Marketing and Promotions staff. 

• Must be able to observe and react to events on the field/court/athletic venue in order to accurately announce information.

• Must have an excellent speaking voice and ability to project and annunciate and the ability to read announcements in a timely fashion.

• Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.

The successful candidate for this position with be required to complete a criminal background check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.

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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a personâ™s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.

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Located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, coeducational Ivy League institution comprising undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of Engineering, Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership and the IE Brown Executive MBA.

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