Announcers

(NOC 5231)
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What do Announcers do?

Announcers and other broadcasters read news, sports, weather, commercial and public service messages and host entertainment and information programs for broadcast on radio or television.

How to become: Announcers


  • Completion of a college radio or television arts program is usually required.
  • Practical training, such as work at a college radio station, may be required.
  • Talent and ability, as demonstrated during an audition, are important hiring criteria.
  • Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation or type of performance may be required.

Where to study for a career as: Announcers

NAIT
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Radio and Television - Radio Diploma
Radio and Television - Television Diploma
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University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Pre-Professional Transfer | Journalism Bachelor; University Transfer
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Tyndale University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Media Arts Bachelor; Honours
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism Bachelor
Journalism Bachelor; Honours
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Indiana Tech
Fort Wayne, Indiana, US

Related Program(s):
Communication - Journalism & Broadcasting Bachelor
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Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, Minnesota, US

Related Program(s):
Communication Studies: Broadcasting and Digital Media Bachelor
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Announcers make?

Low:
$33,800
Average:
$56,160
High:
$84,531

Job openings for Announcers

Job Seekers:
4,600
Job Openings:
4,000