There are several different and interesting careers in the field of radio, for example: Radio programme writers work in all areas, often taking the news from the wire services and editing or rewriting new stories for local broadcasters. The duties of radio and TV announcers are determined by their employers.
Radio programme writers also produce story scripts, organize various materials and write each story to format requirements. If necessary, story material is edited and rewritten. They also create feature scripts for news staff and sometimes develop commercials for sponsors.
The duties of radio and TV announcers are determined by their employers. Radio announcers communicate by means of the radio to their listeners. They need to have an aptitude for communicating with people, particularly an invisible audience. Radio and TV announcers usually specialize in introducing recorded music, presenting the news and weather forecasts; reading commercials, or commentating on sport or matters of local interest.
Radio announcers communicate by means of the radio to their listeners. They need to have an aptitude for communicating with people, particularly an invisible audience. Radio and TV announcers usually specialize in introducing recorded music, presenting the news and weather forecasts; reading commercials, or commentating on sport or matters of local interest.
Some announcers conduct research to prepare programmes which are relevant and meaningful to the audience. Others develop, create, record and produce their own special programmes.
Radio and television announcers work in radio or television studios. Controls, turntables and electronic equipment surround those who introduce records. Television announcers work under bright, hot lights in front of cameras. Announcers may also be required to make appearances in the community for charity, social and community events. They are required to work irregular hours in shifts. The work setting is pleasant, but at the same time exhausting. Although they must work a minimum of 40 hours per week, they usually work more and are available every day of the week on the announcer’s timetable.
Schooling & School Subjects
Each institution has its own entry requirements.
Radio programme writers - Degree: BA with such subjects as Journalism, English, Literature, Music, History, Art, the Classics.
Most radio programme writers enter the field after graduating from university. Good writers who have other skills such as announcing, will also be well qualified for this type of position.
An announcer receives in-service training at the SABC and other recognised broadcasting training institutions. A candidate for the post of announcer must pass a microphone audition.
The following are important in an audition:
Contact any of the above mentioned potential employers, such as:
Any of the Regional Managers of the SABC in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Pietersburg or Bloemfontein - refer to the telephone directory for addresses and telephone numbers.
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