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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
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Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Film and Media Production Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Journalism Diploma; Co-op; Advanced
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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Philosophy and Journalism Bachelor; Honours
Journalism and Creative Writing Bachelor; Honours
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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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University of Bedfordshire
Luton, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Journalism (with placement) UCMK BA (Hons) Bachelor; Honours
Broadcast Journalism BA (Hons) Bachelor; Honours
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Indiana Tech
Fort Wayne, Indiana, US

Related Program(s):
Communication - Journalism & Broadcasting Bachelor
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How much do Announcers make?

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