About the Position

The Golden State Group are looking for a Public Address Announcer to support the in-arena experience for Golden State Warriors, Golden State Valkyries, and the Santa Cruz Warriors.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a professional demeanor. In this role, you will be a brand ambassador and the in-arena voice that informs fans about situations from game action, as well as support other fan engagement elements.

This is a part-time position based in San Francisco, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate all announcements, including but not limited to game action updates, sponsor messaging, ceremonies, and recognitions
• Understand accurate pronunciation of player’s names, as well as the rules and flow of basketball
• Organize team information, such as statistics, line ups, player substitutions, in order to provide timely announcements and ensure announcements align with overall production
• Promote a positive fan experience and work as part of a creative production team
• Attend non-game day and offseason events as one of the voices of the designated team, including potential community and sponsored events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience and Skills

• 5+ years of experience working as an announcer in professional or major collegiate sports; including a minimum of 2 years experience in basketball
• Comfortable announcing to large crowds of all ages and announcing complex names from a variety of ethnic backgrounds
• Excellent knowledge of basketball, including rules, positions, customs, rosters, and other game related statistics
• Strong vocal talent with a unique and definitive personality
• Ability to multi-task and make timely adjustments in a stressful environment

Time Commitment

• Ability to attend all home game events including early rehearsals and/or pre-game meetings
• Able to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays

Compensation

• $120.00 per hour

Submissions

Submissions must include a resume and a performance reel (no longer than 3 minutes in length). Videos are mandatory with application submission. Video submissions should include candidates’ ability to communicate in-game updates following the play of a game. Visuals of the announcer are not needed, but game action would be ideal. We recommend a format of unlisted YouTube, Google Drive or other cloud-access link for video submissions.

Key Dates

Invitations will be sent to potential candidates that are invited to attend an in-arena audition, targeted to be held in mid-March.

 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Golden State Valkyries is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Want to learn more about who we are and what we value? Visit www.warriors.com/employment

 

 

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