Broadcaster
Also called: Announcers, Broadcasters, Commentators, News Anchors,
Newscasters, Radio Announcers, Television Announcers, TV Announcers,
TV
Broadcasters
Specialties:
Talk Show Hosts.
What does a Broadcaster do?
Radio and Television Broadcasters:
- Talk to audiences over the airwaves, providing information, and
entertainment.
- Read/broadcast news, weather, commercials, sports and station
announcements.
- They frequently act as Performers.
- Radio Broadcasters handle a variety of assignments: announcing
newscasts, playing music, reading, logging the meters, and signing the
station log.
- TV Broadcasters, when on the air, announce or talk only. They usually
perform no technical duties.
Salary and Employment Outlook:
EDD Labor
Market Information
Occupational Outlook Handbook
WetFeet Career Profiles
Typical Employers:
Broadcasters are needed by all radio and television stations and networks,
commercial and educational, cable systems and program production studios.
Preparation:
Several schools and community colleges offer training in Radio and Television
Broadcasting. Many skills are learned on the job or through paid internship
while still in school. You can also get training and experience in the military.
Radio requires voice skills plus training or experience in the control room. TV
Requires voice skills plus a pleasing appearance.
Educational Program(s):