Announcers and other broadcasters
Career Overview
Announcers and other broadcasters:
- Read news, sports, weather, commercial and public service messages
- Host entertainment and information programs for broadcast on radio or television
- Work mainly for radio and television stations and networks
- May also work for commercial firms that produce advertisements for radio or television
Job Titles
Duties
Announcers and other broadcasters perform some or all of the following duties:
- 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
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
545% Employed Full Time
57%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work generally takes place in an indoor broadcast environment, but may also involve reporting traffic conditions from an air or land vehicle
Career Pathways
Movement to occupations in journalism is possible for those with an educational background in journalism or a related field.
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Education, Training and Skills
- 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
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Broadcasting Related
Skills
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Talking to others to share information effectively.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
545Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 35 | 6.4% |
| Kootenay | 10 | 1.8% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 270 | 49.5% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 10 | 1.8% |
| Northeast | 20 | 3.7% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 75 | 13.8% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 120 | 22.0% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
160Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 90 | 1.3% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 20 | 0.7% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 40 | 3.5% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 140 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 10 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 10 |
| Educational Services | 10 |
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