(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Public Address System and Other Announcers
Job Description
Make announcements over loud speaker at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
94
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Greet attendees and serve as masters of ceremonies at banquets, store openings, and other events. |
91
|
Preview any music intended to be broadcast over the public address system. |
83
|
Inform patrons of coming events at a specific venue. |
83
|
Read prepared scripts describing acts or tricks presented during performances. |
78
|
Instruct and calm crowds during emergencies. |
74
|
Improvise commentary on items of interest, such as background and history of an event or past records of participants. |
73
|
Meet with event directors in order to review schedules and exchange information about details, such as national anthem performers and starting lineups. |
73
|
Announce programs and player substitutions or other changes to patrons. |
60
|
Learn to pronounce the names of players, coaches, institutional personnel, officials, and other individuals involved in an event. |
53
|
Provide running commentaries of event activities, such as play-by-play descriptions, or explanations of official decisions. |
41
|
Review and announce crowd control procedures before the beginning of each event. |
39
|
Study the layout of an event venue in order to be able to give accurate directions in the event of an emergency. |
27
|
Organize team information, such as statistics and tournament records, in order to ensure accessibility for use during events. |
16
|
Furnish information concerning plays to scoreboard operators. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
82
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
80
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
74
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
69
|
Thinking Creatively
|
69
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
69
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
67
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
59
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
58
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
56
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
56
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
56
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
53
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
53
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
53
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
50
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
50
|
Processing Information
|
46
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
45
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
43
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
43
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
43
|
Getting Information
|
39
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
38
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
37
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
37
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
36
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
36
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
36
|
Interacting With Computers
|
36
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
35
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
33
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
32
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
30
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
30
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
28
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
26
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
25
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
23
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
16
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
14
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
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