Also called: PA Announcer, Arena Announcer
The voice in the stadium who announces players, scores, and game-day messages.
They read starting lineups with energy, announce substitutions, and keep fans informed during games. Many are part-time, working home games at night.
Based on BLS public address system and other announcers; most are part-time.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No formal education; a great voice and preparation.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Communications.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). Little change.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Recorded and AI voices cover routine messages; live energy and calling the game in the stadium stay human.
Age 16+. One way to start: Ask your school or a rec league to announce games; record a demo for minor-league teams
Classes: Speech, Drama, Music.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3012.
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