Other broadcasters work early in the morning while people are preparing for and traveling to work. Broadcasters work within a tight schedule that requires split-second timing. The stress from the schedule can be mentally and physically tiring. For many announcers, the chance to be creative, meet people, and be well known is rewarding. This outweighs the disadvantages of irregular and unpredictable hours, work pressures, and disrupted personal lives.
Wages vary with level of training and experience.
Entry level wages may be lower. Salaries in broadcasting vary widely. In larger markets radio and television employees earn more than those in small markets. Wages are higher in television than in radio. They are also higher in commercial than in public broadcasting.