Waterloo, ON - With the retirement of long-time Basketball PA Announcer Rick Pajor, the Golden Hawks are looking for their next basketball Public Address Announcer.

Interested in contributing to the game day experience as the next voice of Golden Hawks Basketball?

View the job description below. 

Apply online. Applications close on August 5th, 2025. 

Applications must be submitted through the linked form, and email all necessary additional documentation and audio files to McKenna Murray, Coordinator, Marketing and Events (mmurray@wlu.ca)

Job Description: 

We are on the search for the next voice of the Laurier Golden Hawks basketball program. Our PA Announcer will convey information to the attending crowd to enhance fan experience through engaging vocal inflection, concise coherent announcements, articulate correct pronunciation of student-athletes and coaching staff names.   

A passion for the sports and entertainment industry is key for this position. The P.A. Announcer is the voice of Laurier Golden Hawks Basketball. From calling a thrilling 3-pointer, to keeping our fans engaged and invested in substitutions, and sponsor announcements, the PA Announcer is a key element to the in-game experience for both student-athletes and fans. 

The P.A. Announcer is responsible for in-game announcements at home games during pre-season, regular season, and playoff games. The PA Announcer will be required to work all Golden Hawks Basketball regular season, playoff, and exhibition games, typically hosted on Wednesday – Sunday evenings from late October – late February/early March.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Knowledge of Basketball  

• Knowledge of OUA (Ontario University Athletics) Basketball rules and regulations  

• Knowledge of U Sports Basketball Rules and Regulations 

• Previous speaking/announcing experience preferred  

• Previous basketball PA Announcing experience is an asset 

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment 

• Must be able to work in a team environment, and take direction well  

• Must be punctual, organized, and have the ability to multi-task  

• Must have the ability to multi-task 

• Must be able to attend all Golden Hawks Basketball home games 

JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Arrive at event venue prior to start time, to set up work station  

• Announce gameplay actions (eg. Points/goals, substitutions, fouls/penalties) and reads during quarter breaks, halftimes, and time-outs.  

• Work closely with Event Staff and Game Presentation team to execute in-game fan experiences 

• Take direction from Full-time staff Coordinator, Marketing and Events and Coordinator, Game Day Operations, as well as any Student Leaders.  

• Announce game stats and information as per USports regulations  

• Accurately pronounce all home and visiting team, athlete, and coaches names 

• Calmly enunciate any emergency or ad-hoc announcements supplied by department staff