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Announcer
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“Talking up a Storm”
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 service.
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The Job
Announcers at smaller stations may cover all of these areas and tend to have more off-air duties as well. They may operate the control board, monitor the transmitter, sell commercial time to advertisers, keep a log of the station's daily programming, and produce advertisements and other recorded material.
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Work Environment
Announcers usually work in well-lighted, air-conditioned, soundproof studios.
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College Majors
bachelor's degree
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Minimum Qualifications
Entry into this occupation is highly competitive, and post secondary education or long-term on-the-job training is common.
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Personality traits helpful for this career
Announcers must have a pleasant and well-controlled voice, good timing, excellent pronunciation, and correct grammar.
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Quick Facts
- 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 computer skills, may have an advantage in the job market.
- Employment is projected to decline.
- Median hourly wages of public address and other system announcers in May 2008 were $13.18.
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Compensation and Outlook
Median hourly wages of radio and television announcers in May 2008 were $12.95. The middle 50 percent earned between $9.05 and $20.31. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.45, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $36.42. Median hourly wages of announcers in the radio and television broadcasting industry were $12.61.
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