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TV and Radio Announcers Job Overview TV and radio announcers perform an array of duties on and off the air. They announce station program information and introduce and close programs. They also provide public service information. TV and radio announcers also interview guests and moderate discussions. Some televisions and radio announcers make promotional appearances and are involved with remote broadcasts for their station. Announcers employed by small stations may also perform various off-air duties. TV and Radio Announcers Schools and Degrees There are numerous broadcasting schools. These schools have varying reputations. Some colleges offer broadcasting programs. Many schools offer programs in communications and journalism. Job Requirements Many announcers have a bachelor's degree in broadcasting, communications or journalism. Many employers require announcers to complete long-term on-the-job training. Nature of Work
TV and Radio Announcers Jobs and Outlook The Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected a four percent decline for announcers from 2008 to 2018 The major employers of TV and radio announcers are shown below:
The median hourly wages of TV and radio announcers in 2009 was $13.23. Job Numbers and Growth Tv and radio announcers nationally number 59,000. The unemployment level for workers is high, compared to other occupations. About 6% of employees were unemployed recently. Area Job Conditions Tv and radio announcers are relatively common in Alexandria (Louisiana), Grand Junction (Colorado), and Jackson (Tennessee). They are rarer in Nassau (New York), Santa Ana (California), and Oakland (California). Workers are paid highest in Orlando (Florida), Jacksonville (Florida), and Seattle (Washington), and lowest in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma), Corpus Christi (Texas), and Rockford (Illinois). Training and Education Employees are generally expected to have long-term on-the-job training. About 38% of tv and radio announcers hold a bachelor's degree or better. Currently 36% of workers have some college education, though not a degree. About 26% of employees were able to get their jobs with a high-school diploma. Recommended schools are shown in the column to the right; request information from them to help you decide which if any could help you with this career. Part-Time Work and Self-Employment About 36% of tv and radio announcers work less than full-time. In 30% of the cases, workers work for themselves. Tv And Radio Announcers by Metropolitan Area (city and its surroundings) In the table below, a Job Density near 0% means the area has an average number of people in this occupation, for its population. A higher or lower Job Density (e.g., +22% or -45%) tells you there are that many more or fewer workers of that type there than in the average US metro area. So, the higher the number, the more common the occupation. Alabama
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Salary and employment data obtained from the United States Department of Labor. Individual salaries depend on location, education and career background. Thanks to CityTownInfo.com for this tv and radio announcer schools and jobs info. |
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