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Broadcast Announcer

Broadcast Announcer

  • Share stories and music, connecting with audiences on radio and TV.
  • Influence public opinion and entertain millions with your voice.
  • Be the voice behind the music, news, and engaging interviews.
💰 Earn $31K-$66K
📚 Bachelor Degree

Overview

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Scoop

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Shaky (Decreasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

2,800 in Total

Earnings

$44,890 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Operate control consoles.
  • Record commercials for later broadcast.
  • Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
  • Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
  • Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Relating with or serving others
  • Being creative or artistic

You are skilled in 💫

  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Complex Problem Solving

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Receiving recognition
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Achievement
  • Recognition

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