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There are no clear salary figures for Broadcasters in Australia at this time. Increase your employability and earning capacity by gaining specialist skills in broadcast journalism, storytelling, smartphone and digital journalism, and media production.
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There are no clear employment figures for Broadcasters working in Australia at this time. They are primarily employed by traditional media outlets (radio stations and TV networks) but there are growing opportunities for independent broadcasters to launch their own podcasts, YouTube and alternate news channels.
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There a number of pathways into this exciting career. For independent and freelance broadcasters, get started with a VET Diploma of Screen and Media with specialisations in Journalism or Radio and Podcasting. If you want to work for a TV network or radio station, you will need a bachelor’s degree. Suitable qualifications include: Bachelor of Communication (News and Media) or Bachelor of Media and Communication (Broadcasting and Digital Journalism). To become a Sports Broadcaster, try the Bachelor of Sports Media (Journalism). To be successful in this career you will need outstanding personal presentation, great interpersonal skills, and the ability to speak clearly and professionally. Take the time to develop these skills by working with a voice coach, taking public speaking classes, and joining an organisation like Toastmasters.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Broadcasters are the people who announce the news, host talkshows, and present radio programs. They traditionally work for television networks, radio stations, and other broadcast media outlets, but there is a growing market for broadcasters in the world of podcasting.
As a Broadcaster you could be carrying out background research on a feature story, presenting a segment on a talkback show, practicing a script by reading it aloud and creating a test presentation, marking-up script copies for other presenters, verifying source material and checking copyright releases, attending a meeting with the production team, or getting your hair and makeup done before a show.
Broadcasters exude self-confidence and charm and are great at building relationships and conducting interviews.
