ANNOUNCER - SPOTLIGHT EVENTS : Job Details

Position: AnnouncerEmployment: SeasonalPosition Start Date: Late January through May, with optional extension through Mid-JulyReporting Responsibility: Announcer Event Staff LeadPay Range Ranges Vary from $475-$900 per weekend: Based on Experience & Event Registration/Show Size.Why work for Spotlight Events, Inc.Spotlight Events, Inc. is an employee-owned (ESOP) company based in Eagle, Idaho. We are one of the most recognized National Competitive Dance Competitions in the United States. Producers of Spotlight Dance Cup and LEAP! National Dance Competition, Spotlight Events continues to tour in 30 states and over 50 different cities nationwide for nearly 30 years. Spotlight continues to expand by inspiring, recognizing, and rewarding thousands of our youth and young adults with personal growth and life skills through the Art of Dance. Our ESOP company runs on the EOS platform (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and focuses on accountability and excellence in everything we do. Spotlight continues to expand, providing exceptional opportunities for career growth.Who We Are Looking For:We are seeking Charismatic Announcers with superior organization and time management skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent follow-through. The ideal candidate will have outstanding internal and external customer service skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team on deadline-critical projects. You should be able to juggle multiple projects and demands simultaneously, prioritizing and delegating tasks as needed. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are essential, along with critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities. The candidate should be able to recommend new procedures where appropriate while adhering to current policies, procedures, and best practices. If this is you, we hope you consider joining us as we grow and do amazing things in the performing arts industry!Company core focus: Inspiring and Celebrating Young Adults through the Arts.Employee core values: Break A Leg (Enthusiasm), The Show Must Go On (Mindset), Support Your Friends (Attitude), A Cut Above (Service), Pride of Ownership (Actions).RequirementsAudience Engagement

• Execute announcement and playback music for each performance
• Communicate with audience regarding schedule changes and PSAs to keep attendees in the loop during the event
• Provide entertaining dialog and professional representation as the voice of Spotlight

Event Logistics

• Collaborate with the Stage Manager to ensure a smooth-running performance order
• Manage client music files for optimum performance
• Work with the Technical Assistant to ensure proper setup and functionality of audio equipment, especially the speakers and microphones

Skills and Experience

• Emcee or public performance experience and skills
• Strong reading and public speaking skills
• Audio playback experience or knowledge regarding mixing live audio on analog consoles is a plus
• Adept at providing smooth, consistent technical performance to minimize downtime and engage attendees
• Excels at troubleshooting and multi-tasking

Physical and Logistical Requirements

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Willingness to follow company policies and procedures
• Enjoyment of travel, including airports, Ubers, minivans, and road trips.
• Willingness to share a hotel room during events with a fellow employee of the same sex.

Work Environment and Personal Attributes

• Ability to work long hours while maintaining a positive demeanor in a dynamic, exciting environment.
• Background, drug, and alcohol screening required.

IMPORTANT POSITION EXPECTATIONSIndividuals will work from mid-January through May, with the possibility of extension for our National Finals through mid-July. Individuals must reside in reasonable proximity to a US international airport and have the flexibility to travel 8-12 weekends, departing as early as Thursday morning and returning home as late as Monday evening for all regional events. All incoming event staff will be required to attend an audition prior to being offered an agreement for the 2025 touring season.**Audition will be held January 3-8, 2025, in Eagle, Idaho.**Salary Description Range of $450-$850 per weekend