Radio and Television Announcers

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; Vor Ort; USD 19.120 - 94.450; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Course Advisor is seeking a Radio or Television Announcer to deliver news and reports across various events. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting information, conducting interviews, and operating equipment during broadcasts. Important skills include effective speaking, active listening, and time management. The role is located in the United States, which offers a diverse range of opportunities and salaries ranging from $19,120 to $94,450 annually, depending on experience and location.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports.
• Provide commentary and conduct interviews during events.
• Operate control consoles.
• Make promotional appearances at events.
• Coordinate games or competitions.
• Host civic or promotional events broadcasted.

Kenntnisse

Speaking

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Social Perceptiveness

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Audition

Pro Tools

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Radio or Television 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Skills

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.

Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 41,300 jobs for Radio or Television Announcers in 2016. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Radio or Television Announcers. There will be an estimated 3,200 positions for Radio or Television Announcers per year.

The states with the most job growth for Radio or Television Announcers are Maryland, Utah, and Nebraska. Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Kansas, or Wyoming. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary Range

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.

Tools and Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Web browser software
• Database software
• Adobe Systems Adobe Audition
• Avid Technology Pro Tools
• Statistical processing software
• Audion Laboratories VoxPro

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