Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Public Address Announcer in New York

Public Address Announcer – Inside Higher Ed

Overview

Join to apply for the Public Address Announcer role at Inside Higher Ed. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University.

Responsibilities

• 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 toward 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.

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

Term & Hours

August 2025 – May 2026
Up to 15 hours per week
Must be available to work evenings and weekends (August through May)

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 merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.