• Announcer Job Description

  An announcer is a television or radio reporter and analyst whose job involves introducing and hosting on-air programs, reading news bulletins, commercials and public service announcements, and providing commentary on topics such as fashion, sports, lifestyle or politics to a public audience.

  An announcer should be well organized, good at timing, perceptive, enthusiastic, calm, confident, courageous, approachable and believable, and have good pronunciation and a pleasant and well-controlled voice. They should also be able to ask the right question at the right time and analyze and interpret information.

• What does an Announcer do?

  Announcers may do some or all of the following:

  • research and prepare for programs and interviews
  • prepare and read scripts
  • operate broadcasting equipment
  • introduce and end on-air programs and shows
  • read commercials and make public on-air announcements
  • provide commentaries on events
  • interview guests and moderate discussions
  • select and play music for an audience
  • engage audience on social media
  • work under tight deadlines
  • stay up to date on current events
  • act as emcees at local events such as weddings and launchings
  • offer ideas and innovation on journalism

• Where does an Announcer work?

• Working Conditions

  Announcers usually work shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, as many radio and television stations are on-air 24 hours a day. They work indoors in studios, but may also work outside when hosting events or gathering news.

• What is Required to Become an Announcer ?

  There are no educational requirements to become an announcer, but large stations will require candidates to have a degree in mass communication, radio broadcasting, journalism or language.

• Modules

• Specializations

• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

  Announcers need to have:

  • patience
  • humility
  • friendliness
  • tactfulness
  • perceptiveness
  • determination
  • courteousness
  • charisma
  • confidence
  • credibility and dependability
  • adaptability and versatility
  • good attention to detail
  • good personal hygiene and appearance
  • good judgment and decision making skills
  • good listening and communication skills
  • time management and organizational skills
  • networking and interviewing skills
  • presentation and public-speaking skills
  • technical skills
  • multitasking skills
  • the ability to conduct self-examination
  • the ability to visualize a story
  • the ability to memorize information quickly
  • the ability to enjoy reading fictions, plays and poetry
  • the ability to work independently as well as with others
  • the ability to follow directions and stick to guidelines
  • the ability to work well under pressure and manage stress
  • the ability to accept and respond well to criticism
  • the ability to relate to a wide variety of people
  • the ability to suppress their own views and biases when broadcasting a story
  • knowledge of TV/radio broadcasting equipment
  • knowledge of various musical styles and performers
  • knowledge of media ethics and law
  • knowledge of a wide range of local and global issues
  • knowledge of the topics they handle

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