Announcers and other Broadcasters
(NOC 5231)
in All Art, Culture, Recreation and SportAnnouncers and other broadcasters read news, sports, weather, commercial and public service messages and host entertainment and information programs for broadcast on radio or television. They work for radio and television stations and networks and by commercial firms that produce advertisements for radio or television.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Hourly Pay
$14.50
Minimum$17.00
Median$52.88
MaximumAnnual Pay
$2,411
Minimum$25,594
Median$77,380
MaximumCompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$21.00
Median$40.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$945
Minimum$11,712
Median$60,447
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
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. They work for radio and television stations and networks and by commercial firms that produce advertisements for radio or television.
Job duties
Announcers and other broadcasters:
- Select and introduce music, videos, and other entertainment material for broadcast, and make commercial and public service announcements.
- Act as host/hostess or master of ceremonies, introduce and interview guests and conduct proceedings of shows or programs.
- Read news, sports and weather for radio and television.
- Report on weather conditions using information provided by weather forecasting services.
- Report on traffic conditions by maintaining contact with external sources of information or by observing traffic from air or land vehicle.
- May present own material or material prepared by others.
Sample job titles
- announcer
- broadcaster
- disc jockey - broadcast
- host - television or radio
- master of ceremonies (MC)
- newscaster
- radio announcer
- sports announcer
- television newscaster
- weather reporter
Skills
- You must be comfortable expressing ideas and performing before an audience. Creativity and imagination are helpful. Clear speech is very important.
Job requirements
- A college radio or television arts program is usually required.
- Practical training like work at a college radio station may be required.
- Membership in a guild or union related to the job or type of performance may be required.
Other considerations
- Increased use of automation and centralized production of entertainment segments in the radio broadcasting industry will likely reduce the number of job opportunities in some of these jobs. Talent and ability, as demonstrated during an audition, are important hiring criteria. Movement to jobs in journalism is possible for those with an educational background in journalism or a related field.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$31,185 median annual incomeCape Breton
$24,841 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
N/ASouthern
N/ANorth Shore
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Transportation and warehousing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
What is the age of Employment?
25-34
45-54
35-44
15-24
65+
55-64
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
15-24
35-44
45-54
25-34
55-64
Top levels of education
College Diploma
$33,748 median annual incomeBachelor
$29,296 median annual incomeHigh school
N/ADiploma Below Bachelor
N/ALess than high school
N/ACompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Bachelor
$17,829 median annual incomeHigh school
$7,552 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$22,120 median annual incomeLess than high school
$2,922 median annual incomeMaster
$36,173 median annual incomeEducation & training
Broadcast Journalism
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the methods and techniques for reporting, producing, and delivering news and news programs via radio, television, and video/film media and prepares students to be professional broadcast journalists, editors, producers, directors, and managers. They include courses in the principles of broadcast technology, broadcast reporting, on- and off-camera and microphone procedures and techniques, program, sound, and video/film editing, program design and production, media law and policy, and professional standards and ethics.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Organizational Communication
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on general communication processes and dynamics within organizations. They include courses in developing and maintaining interpersonal group relations within organizations, decision-making and conflict management, using symbols to create and maintain organizational images, missions, and values, power and politics within organizations, human interaction with computer technology, and how communications socialize and support employees and team members.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Radio and Television
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages and prepares students to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television shows and media organizations. They include courses in media aesthetics, planning, scheduling, and production, writing and editing, performing and directing, personnel and facilities management, marketing and distribution, media regulations, law, and policy, and principles of broadcast technology.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
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