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Broadcast Announcer

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AVG. SALARY

$48,520

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

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What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Arts, Audio-Video Technology and Communications cluster Journalism and Broadcasting pathway.

Beyond High School

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Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

Bachelor's degree

Broadcast announcers typically need a bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, or communications; experience gained from internships or working at a school radio or television station is helpful.

Insider Info

Additional Information

"There's no formula for becoming a VJ," says VJ Exan Auyoung. That being the case, her experiences give a good idea of what it's like to go from an aspiring VJ to the real thing.

As a teenager, Auyoung briefly played in a band and volunteered at the local university radio station. While completing a radio and television arts program, she produced and hosted her own cable-access show. For a time, she worked as a production assistant at a music video channel before joining YTV as an entertainment reporter.

Another traditional starting point for VJs is radio. Three of the first five VJs on MTV began their careers as disc jockeys.

Still, there are some standard qualifications for being a VJ. These include a clear speaking voice, a pleasant appearance and a knowledge of music -- not to mention an ability to put your own unique spin on things.

VJ Leslie Bosacki sums up her advice in one word: volunteer. Auyoung agrees. "That's exactly it," she says. "Anything where you're honing your skills on camera or on the local radio show, where you can make all your mistakes in the beginning and learn."

"I think the school of pop culture is the biggest thing," says VJ Chri Booker, "not just being into what you're into, but knowing what else is out there. You've got to be well-rounded."

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