Spotlight Announcer

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Spotlight Events, Inc. is a purpose-driven organization headquartered in Eagle, Idaho. For nearly three decades, our brands
- Spotlight Dance Cup and LEAP National Dance Competition
-have stood at the forefront of the competitive dance industry, producing approximately 90 events in 30 states and 50+ cities annually.

Powered by the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and grounded in accountability, excellence, and growth, we are rapidly expanding our national footprint and seeking dynamic leaders who can grow with us.

Work Type:
Contract/Seasonal

Location:

Remote Position (Travel Required)

Pay Range:
Per-event stipend + Travel Reimbursement, DOE

Travel:
Travel is required during our event season (January-July), and team members must reside within reasonable proximity to a U.S. international airport or hub to accommodate frequent travel.

On average, the role involves attending approximately 6-10 regional events each year, typically lasting 3-5 days, with the possibility of 1-2 national events lasting 6-8 days.

We are seeking charismatic Announcers with exceptional communication and organizational skills. You thrive on engaging audiences, maintaining professionalism, and managing technical aspects of live shows. You excel under pressure, enjoy teamwork, and bring enthusiasm to every performance. If you're ready to represent Spotlight Events as the voice of our shows, this is the role for you!

If this is you, consider joining us as we grow and doing amazing things in the performing arts industry!

The Announcer provides professional voice talent and audience engagement at live dance competitions. This role ensures smooth event flow, delivers entertaining commentary, and manages music playback during performances. Working closely with Stage Managers, Technical Assistants, and other event staff, the Announcer is essential to creating an exciting, polished audience experience while representing Spotlight's brand with excellence.

• Execute announcements and manage music playback for each performance
• Communicate schedule changes and PSAs to keep attendees informed
• Provide engaging dialogue and professional representation as the voice of Spotlight Events, Inc
• Collaborate with the Stage Manager to maintain smooth performance order
• Manage client music files for optimum playback quality
• Ensure proper setup and functionality of analog mixing consoles, microphones and speaker systems

• Prior experience in live announcing, event hosting, theater, or performance (Required)
• Experience setting up and operating live audio equipment (Preferred)
• Experience in the Dance, Sports or Performing Arts space (Preferred)
• Strong reading and public speaking skills (Required)
• Knowledge of audio playback or live audio mixing on analog consoles (Preferred)
• Ability to troubleshoot live audio and computer systems (Preferred)
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a professional demeanor (Required)
• Demonstrated ability working in a collaborative environment with a team (Required)

All new/first year event staff are required to attend an audition and training session in Eagle, Idaho (Typically…