The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the federal government provided the following data for Radio and TV announcers and Newscasters. Competition for beginning jobs will be very strong because the broadcasting field attracts many more job seekers than there are jobs. They often work without a script. TV announcers usually special in a specific subject, such as news, weather or sports. They must be thoroughly familiar with the subject.
Announcers frequently participate in community activities.
After gaining experience, they may move to better paying jobs in larger stations. Competition for jobs at national levels is intense. To obtain an audition, an announcer must have several successful years of experience plus a college education.