Mark Doolittle Publicity Director, Stadium Announcer For The Spokane Indians Baseball Team

Sun., July 16, 2000

Age: 21.

Hometown: Spokane.

Background: Graduated from Gonzaga Prep. Will graduate from Gonzaga University in May 2001.

Previous jobs: Worked two years as Spokane Indians ballpark usher, then one year as stadium announcer.

Salary: More than $1,000 a month, plus free dinner every game night and all the free pop he wants. Job runs mid-April to mid-September, and hours vary according to game schedule.

Career goal: TV sports broadcaster.

Job pluses: “Interacting with the players and the media. Enjoying finding out what’s happening with the team, helping reporters get information.”

Minuses: Long home stays and long days at the stadium. “On an eight-day home stand, I’m there every day. No breaks.” Game days, he starts at 9 a.m. and often leaves at 12:30 a.m. the next day.

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