Models display clothing and other merchandise in commercials, advertisements and fashion shows. They also pose for photographers and artists. Puppeteers operate puppets and marionettes. This occupational group also includes disk jockeys, radio hosts, talk show hosts, traffic and weather reporters, and acrobats and ventriloquists. Education, Training and Experience People in this group may require a high school diploma.
Many recent entrants have a community college diploma.
They usually have to demonstrate talent and ability at auditions. Announcers and other broadcasters usually need a college radio or television arts diploma and may require training and experience. Announcers need specialized voice training. Circus performers and acrobats may need to study at a circus school. Models usually require modelling courses.