Job OutlookĬompetition for jobs as sports announcers will be keen because the broadcasting field attracts many more jobseekers than there are jobs. In radio, newcomers usually start by taping interviews and operating equipment. Those hired by television stations usually start out as production assistants, researchers, or reporters. Station officials pay particular attention to taped auditions that show an applicant's delivery and-in television-appearance and style. Education & Trainingįormal training in broadcasting from a college or technical school is valuable.
Announcers must entertain their audience, so their work is similar to that of actors, dancers and musicians. Others who must be skilled at oral communication include interpreters, sales workers, public relations specialists and teachers.
Courses in computer science are valuable as programming is created and edited by computer. Courses in English, public speaking, drama and foreign languages are helpful. Helpful Skills and Subjects to StudyĪnnouncers must have a pleasant and well-controlled voice, good timing, excellent pronunciation, and must know correct grammar usage. The middle fifty percent of announcers earn between $6.17 and $12.76 per hour. Wages are higher in television than in radio. Salaries in broadcasting vary widely but in general are relatively low except for announcers in large stations in major markets or who work for a network or team. There may be travel to attend sporting events. Sports announcers often work long, irregular hours. Announcers present music, news, and sports and may provide commentary or interview guests about these other important topics. Sports announcers sometimes must participate in community activities, such as greeting customers at openings of sporting goods stores.
Some explain the sporting event live on television or radio as it is happening.
SPORTS COMMENTATOR JOBS PROFESSIONAL
Announcers may work for professional sports teams. Sports announcers often attend sporting events. They write and read the sports stories on the air. Sports announcers are radio and television announcers who specialize in sports.
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