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

Sheridan College
Oakville, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Film and Television Bachelor; Honours
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Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Communication Studies (BA) and Journalism (MA or MSc) Cardiff University Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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University of Bristol
Bristol, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Film and Television (BA) Bachelor
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Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism (BA) Bachelor; Co-op
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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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Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Film, TV, Radio, and Media Production Bachelor; Honours
Journalism Bachelor; Honours
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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