2027 Audio Operator/Offstage Announcer

Description

About Us:

Journey Dance Competition takes pride in producing the industry's best dance competitions. We deliver exciting, world-class live events in a high-energy, feel-good atmosphere. Our team is made up of the friendliest and most dedicated professionals, who are driven by passion and have made the commitment to serve. Thanks to their extensive training, attention to detail, and our seamless, on-time events, we consistently surpass expectations, ensuring that each event leaves a lasting impression and creates unforgettable memories. Come work alongside a fired-up, passionate, and fun team that’s driven to do great work.

Our mission is to deliver the best dance competition experience, honoring every guest with care and detail—because everyone deserves to be recognized and celebrated.

What We Give Back

• Paid training, paid travel, double-occupancy lodging, and event meals
• Professional and self development — confidence, leadership, adaptability, communication, and real-world experience you'll carry for the rest of your career. 
• A team culture worth showing up for — passionate team members who care as much as you do, and friendships that outlast the season.
• Industry connections — dance educators, choreographers, studio owners, and professionals from across the country
• Hands-on experience in live events, production, hospitality, customer service, and operations
• Room to grow — more responsibility, new skills, and a real path into leadership. A lot of our leads started exactly where you're about to.

About The Role:

The Audio Operator/Offstage Announcer is responsible for delivering the Journey Dance Competition sonic experience. This role will be in control of the vibe, energy, and pace of the event. Energy and enthusiasm on the microphone must be captivating and engaging, as this position will announce every routine as dancers enter the stage, as well as successfully play each routine’s pre-assigned music. This role is responsible for operating the audio equipment while seamlessly transitioning between routine music and company-provided filler music. The Audio Operator/Offstage Announcer will work closest with our Backstage Managers to ensure a smooth-running performance order. In this position, there will be interaction with Studio Directors and Teachers, as needed. This position requires exceptional amounts of energy, enthusiasm, and confidence on the microphone. This position is for high-energy individuals who have a passion for sound and thrive in a live-event setting. If this is you – apply now!

All necessary equipment is provided.

What a Weekend Actually Looks Like:

• Thursday — travel to the event city from your designated meeting point or airport
• Friday–Sunday — load in, early call times, long days, back-to-back sessions, awards ceremonies, load out
• Monday — travel home

What You Need to Know:

1. Seasonal employment with Journey Dance Competition Tour, January - July
2. Must be available for Mandatory Team Training; Virtual - December 11-13th, 2026; In Person - Jan. 8-10, 2027
3. Must be willing to travel by road or air
4. Must be 18 or older
5. Must be available from Thursday to Monday for travel
6. Travel from a specified meeting point or airport will be required
7. Minimum commitment 6 events or more
8. Paid training, travel, double occupancy lodging, and event meals
9. Ability to drive is a plus
10. Official government ID required
11. Background check required

Requirements

What Winning Looks Like:

• Load-in and load-out of production equipment, and set up and break down your station
• Announce routines from the audio board (no stage time required)
• Control audio board levels for all channels: microphone, iPad, and laptop
• Fill any dead air of the show with company-provided music
• Communicate with the Backstage Managers to confirm the performance order
• Communicate with Studio Directors and Teachers
• Troubleshoot any problems that arise
• Attend to all other duties assigned by the Event Director(s), as needed

Skills Needed to Win:

• Enthusiastic vocal/announcing skills
• Excellent reading and public speaking skills, as well as improvisational skills
• Strong audio technical background
• Familiarity with live sound level monitoring
• Capable of sitting for extended periods. Weekend work typically ranges from 30 to 40 hours
• Capable of lifting a minimum of 30 lbs to 50 lbs
• Dance/ Entertainment industry background is a plus but not required
• Previous broadcasting experience is not a requirement, but it is definitely a benefit

Who Thrives Here

Humble. You do the unglamorous work without being asked and without needing credit. You take feedback as a gift, not defensive. There's no job on site that's beneath you.

Hungry. You see the problem before it lands. You move with urgency. You'd rather be trusted with more than coast through less. You're the one asking "what else can I grab?"

Smart with people. You read a room. You can talk to a shy 7-year-old, a stressed studio director, and a teammate running on four hours of sleep — and leave all three better than you found them.

Be Part of the Team:

The job isn’t always easy, but that’s what makes it rewarding. You’ll be challenged, trusted, and pushed to grow while working alongside a team that cares deeply about what we do and the people we do it for. Bring your energy, your work ethic, and your heart. We’ll take care of the rest. 

It's a passion, and we're dedicated to making an impact in the dance world. Join Team Journey!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Journey Dance Competition is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination of any kind. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

What does all of this mean? We hire the best person for the job—regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, etc.

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