Radio and Television Announcers
Did You Know:
- Competition for announcer jobs will continue to be keen.
- Jobs at small stations usually have low pay, but offer the best opportunities for inexperienced announcers.
- Applicants who have completed internships or have related work experience, and those with more advanced computer skills, may have an advantage in the job market.
- Employment is projected to decline slowly.
Industry Areas
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Prepare and deliver news, sports, and/or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.
- Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
- Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, using memorized or read scripts, and/or ad-libs.
Overall Kind of Work
Radio and television announcers perform a variety of tasks on and off the air. They announce station program information, such as program schedules and station breaks for commercials, or public-se...
Work Environment
Military
Broadcast journalists and newswriters work in broadcasting studios on land or aboard ships, or sometimes outdoors, depending upon the research needed for their articles.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
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Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
606 Radio and Television Announcers in the military
Service Branches
Broadcast Journalists and Newswriters work in the following services:
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