They may also be self-employed. Announcers and other broadcasters read the news, sports, weather and commercial messages, and host entertainment and information programs for broadcast on radio or television. They may specialize in areas such as news, sports, weather or traffic reporting, and present their own material or material prepared by others. Circus performers such as trapeze artists, high-wire walkers, clowns and jugglers entertain audiences at circuses. Buskers entertain passers-by on sidewalks, and in malls and other areas with magic tricks, juggling acts, short dramatic works and other entertainment activities.
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.