5231-NOC

Announcers and other broadcasters

(NOC 52114)
Annual Earnings
$56,874
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
110

Career Overview

Announcers and other broadcasters:

  • Read news, sports, weather, commercial and public service messages
  • Host entertainment and information programs for broadcast on radio or television
  • Work mainly for radio and television stations and networks
  • May also work for commercial firms that produce advertisements for radio or television

 

Duties

Announcers and other broadcasters perform 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

 

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$56,874

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$60.20/hr
Median$27.27/hr
Low$16.75/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

545

% Employed Full Time

57%
Source: 2021 Census

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

  • Work generally takes place in an indoor broadcast environment, but may also involve reporting traffic conditions from an air or land vehicle

 

Career Pathways

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

Occupational Interests

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For more about occupational interests visit Skills for the Future Workforce > Characteristics.

Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Artistic
Artistic

Job Titles

Announcer
Broadcaster
Disc jockey (DJ) - broadcast
News reader
Radio host/hostess
Sports announcer
Talk show host/hostess
Television host/hostess

Education, Training and Skills

  • 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
  • Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation or type of performance may be required

 

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

84%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

76%
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.

76%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

69%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

67%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

65%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

60%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

59%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

58%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

53%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

545
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 35 6.4%
Kootenay 10 1.8%
Mainland/Southwest 270 49.5%
North Coast and Nechako 10 1.8%
Northeast 20 3.7%
Thompson-Okanagan 75 13.8%
Vancouver Island/Coast 120 22.0%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

110
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo Not available Not available
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 70 0.6%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast 0 -1.9%
Thompson-Okanagan 10 0.1%
Vancouver Island/Coast 20 -0.2%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Information, Culture And Recreation90
Educational Services10
Repair, Personal And Non-Profit Services10
Professional, Scientific And Technical Services0
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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