Announcers and other broadcasters

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Select and introduce music, videos and other entertainment material for broadcast, and make commercial and public service announcements

• Act as host/hostess or master of ceremonies, introduce and interview guests and conduct proceedings of shows or programs

• Read news, sports and weather for radio and television

• Report on weather conditions using information provided by weather forecasting services

• Report on traffic conditions by maintaining contact with external sources of information or by observing traffic from air or land vehicle

• May present own material or material prepared by others.

• Completion of a college radio or television arts program is usually required.

• Practical training, such as work at a college radio station, may be required.

• Talent and ability, as demonstrated during an audition, are important hiring criteria.

• Movement to occupations in journalism is possible for those with an educational background in journalism or a related field.