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

Mount Royal University
Calgary, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism and Digital Media Bachelor
Broadcast Media Studies Bachelor
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Lakehead University - Orillia
Orillia, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Media, Film and Communications Bachelor; Honours
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University of Sussex
Brighton, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Media and Journalism Bachelor; Honours
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NAIT
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Radio and Television - Radio Diploma
Radio and Television - Television Diploma
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University of Sunderland
Sunderland, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Sports Journalism Bachelor; Honours
Fashion Journalism Bachelor; Honours
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Media Production (BA) Bachelor
Journalism (BJourn) 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