HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A Canadian secondary-school student often starts by taking English, French, communications, drama, media, or technology courses, and building clear speaking, reading, and writing skills. Many explore school radio, announcements, podcasts, video projects, or community media to practice on-air delivery and interviewing. Some then take a college or university program in radio and television or a related media field, though employer preferences can vary. Early part-time or volunteer work in campus, community, or local media can help build a demo reel, confidence, and experience with live or recorded broadcasts.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Select and introduce music, videos and other entertainment material for broadcast and make commercial and public service announcements
- Act as host/hostess or master of ceremonies, introduce and interview guests and conduct proceedings of shows or programs
- Read news, sports and weather for radio and television
- Report on weather conditions using information provided by weather forecasting services
- Report on traffic conditions by maintaining contact with external sources of information or by observing traffic from air or land vehicle
- May present own material or material prepared by others.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
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