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Announcers and Other Broadcasters (NOC 5231)DescriptionAnnouncers 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 are primarily employed by radio and television stations and networks and by commercial firms that produce advertisements for radio or television. Example Titles
Classified Elsewhere
DutiesAnnouncers and other broadcasters perform some or all of the following duties:
SkillsAnnouncers and other broadcasters need the following skills and abilities:
Employment Requirements
Terms & ConditionsWorking hours for announcers and broadcasters are often irregular and unpredictable, requiring weekend, evening and holiday work. The majority are employed full-time, although some work part-time or as substitute announcers. New graduates often work in rural areas to gain experience (often at minimum wage) before securing urban employment. Earnings vary according to medium, type of exposure, specialization, experience and size of station. Announcers can supplement their income with professional speaking engagements. Earnings$23,200 per annum - starting $41,700 per annum - average $60,100 per annum - high Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available. Education / Training
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Career PathsAnnouncers and broadcasters may begin with small local radio or television stations and move to larger stations with experience. They may freelance as disc jockeys, doing voice-overs for commercials, or being master of ceremonies (MC) at special events. Announcers usually specialize in areas such as sports, music, news and current affairs, music or the arts. They may move to journalism or become program directors, station managers, news anchors or directors of broadcasting companies. OutlookEmployment prospects for announcers and other broadcasters are expected to be limited in the 2010 to 2014 period. Manitoba employment in 2010 is approximately 300. Local radio and television stations are moving toward the use of more syndicated programming originating from other larger centres in the country, thereby reducing the number of local on-air positions required. Internet-based communication technologies are becoming more prevalent and competing with the traditional media for clientele as they give users more options and control in the way they obtain information. As a result, the number of local radio and television stations is not expected to grow. There will be keen competition for available jobs as the number of qualified job seekers exceeds the demand. Radio stations in smaller centres are more inclined to hire inexperienced announcers. There is a demand for part-time disk jockeys, particularly for weekend work. Jobs for announcers and broadcasters are located throughout the province, but compared with the total labour force there is a somewhat larger proportion in Northern Manitoba. They work in Information and Cultural Industries (73%), followed by Arts, Entertainment and Recreation (17%), Accommodation and Food Services (7%) and Educational Services (3%). Employment by Age Group
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Employment by Aboriginal Self-Identification
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census. Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
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