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

Toronto Film School
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Video Production Diploma; Online
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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Philosophy and Journalism Bachelor; Honours
English Language and Journalism Bachelor; Honours
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University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
Media, Culture and Journalism Bachelor; Honours
Journalism Bachelor; Honours
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Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism and Creative Writing Diploma
Journalism and Creative Writing (B.A.) Bachelor
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Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Broadcasting - Radio Diploma; Co-op
Journalism Diploma; Co-op; Advanced
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Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism (BJ) Bachelor
Journalism and Humanities (BJ Hum) 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