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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.

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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

	University of Bristol Bristol, England, GB Related Program(s): Film and Television (BA) Bachelor	Request Info
	Humber Polytechnic Toronto, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Broadcasting - Radio Diploma; Co-op Journalism Diploma; Co-op; Advanced	Request Info
	The University of Queensland Brisbane, AU Related Program(s): Journalism Bachelor Journalism and Mass Communication Bachelor	Request Info
	Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Communication Studies (BA) and Journalism (MA or MSc) Cardiff University Bachelor; Co-op; Honours	Request Info
	University of Lethbridge Lethbridge, Alberta, CA Related Program(s): Pre-Professional Transfer \| Journalism Bachelor; University Transfer	Request Info
	University of Sussex Brighton, England, GB Related Program(s): Media and Journalism Bachelor; Honours	Request Info

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Modified on January 26, 2022

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