Radio or Television Announcer

What Do Radio or Television Announcer Do?

Radio or TV Announcer Example: Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Life As a Radio or TV Announcer: What Do They Do?

• Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.
• Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, or other events.
• Operate control consoles.
• Make promotional appearances at public or private events to represent their employers.
• Coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes.
• Host civic, charitable, or promotional events that are broadcast over television or radio.

Skills Needed to be a Radio or TV Announcer

These are the skills Radio and Television Announcers say are the most useful in their careers:

• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening: 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.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Types of Radio or TV Announcer Jobs

• Sports Analyst
• Host

Average Radio and Television Announcers Salary

The salary for Radio and Television Announcers ranges between about $19,120 and $94,450 a year.

Radio and Television Announcers who work in District of Columbia, California, or Massachusetts, make the highest salaries.

What Tools & Technology do Radio and Television Announcers Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Radio and Television Announcers may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Database software
• Avid Technology Pro Tools
• Statistical processing software

How to Become a Radio or TV Announcer

Learn what Radio or Television Announcer education requirements there are.

Where Radio and Television Announcers Work

Radio and Television Announcers work in various industries.