ANNOUNCER

WHAT DO THEY DO?

• Present music,news,and sports
• Interview guests
• Work as dj's or emcees

PAY

• The median annual wage was $30,080 in May 2015.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Many announcers work in radio and television studios.
• Some announcers are self-employed; others work part time.

JOB OUTLOOK

• Employment of announcers is projected to decline 11 percent from 2014 to 2024. Experienced, formally trained announcers should have the best job prospects.

HOW TO BECOME AN ANNOUNCER

• Radio and television announcers typically need a bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, or communications, along with an internship or work experience from their college radio or television station.