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public-address announcer

A professional who announces information of interest to patrons of sporting and other entertainment events, using public address system. Responsibilities include:

  • Announces program and substitutions or other changes to patrons.

  • Informs patrons of coming events or emergency calls.

  • May observe sporting event to make running commentary, such as play-by-play description or explanation of official decisions.

  • May speak extemporaneously to audience on items of interest, such as background and past record of players.

  • May read prepared script to describe acts or tricks during performance.

  • May furnish information concerning play to scoreboard operator.

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