Radio and Television Announcers

Speak on radio or television, presenting news, sports, or music to audiences.

Radio and Television Announcers prepare and deliver reports on the radio or television. They may give news, weather, or sports reports.

Wages	$17.11 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Fair
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Broadcast Journalism Communication, General Radio and Television Speech Communication and Rhetoric
On the Job	Work Activities Gather information for news stories. Interview others for news or entertainment purposes. Perform for recordings. Edit written materials. Maintain logs of production activities. Organize informational materials. Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes. Determine presentation subjects or content. Promote products, activities, or organizations. Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
Career Pathways	Journalism and Broadcasting
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