NOC 52114: Announcers and other broadcasters
What announcers and other broadcasters do
Announcers and other broadcasters read news, sports, weather, commercial and public service messages and host entertainment and information programs for broadcast on radio or television. They are primarily employed by radio and television stations and networks and by commercial firms that produce advertisements for radio or television.
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following 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.
Job titles under NOC 52114
29 job titles are classified here, including announcer, broadcaster, disc jockey (DJ) - broadcast.
- announcer
- broadcaster
- circus ringmaster
- commercial announcer
- disc jockey (DJ) - broadcast
- fashion show commentator
- freelance announcer
- game show host/hostess
- host/hostess - television or radio
- international service announcer-producer
- master of ceremonies (MC)
- mobile disc jockey
- moderator - broadcasting
- news reader
- newscaster
- public address (P.A.) system announcer
- quiz master - radio and television
- radio announcer
- radio host/hostess
- sports announcer
- sports commentator
- sportscaster
- staff announcer
- talk show host/hostess
Employment requirements
- Completion of a college radio or television arts program is usually required.
- Practical training, such as work at a college radio station, may be required.
- Talent and ability, as demonstrated during an audition, are important hiring criteria.
- Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation or type of performance may be required.
Announcers and other broadcasters wages in Canada
Low, median and high hourly wages from Job Bank’s 2025 wage data. Annual figures assume full-time work (1,950 hours a year).
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Canada | $17.63/hr | $27.97/hr | $57.69/hr |
Montréal QC | $24.01/hr | $36.40/hr | $59.64/hr |
Vancouver Lower Mainland region, BC | $24.86/hr | $31.69/hr | $52.22/hr |
Calgary AB | $25.65/hr | $32.38/hr | $53.13/hr |
Edmonton AB | $22.55/hr | $28.87/hr | $49.68/hr |
Ottawa ON | $24.15/hr | $33.97/hr | $55.40/hr |
Québec City Quebec region, QC | $24.00/hr | $34.62/hr | $71.79/hr |
Hamilton Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula region, ON | $22.19/hr | $30.73/hr | $53.07/hr |
Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie region, ON | $24.08/hr | $33.02/hr | $52.67/hr |
London ON | $23.27/hr | $33.04/hr | $59.42/hr |
Victoria Vancouver Island and Coast region, BC | $24.34/hr | $31.82/hr | $52.77/hr |
Saskatoon Saskatoon–Biggar region, SK | $22.55/hr | $27.17/hr | $41.42/hr |
Regina Regina–Moose Mountain region, SK | $21.72/hr | $25.32/hr | $41.72/hr |
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Newfoundland and Labrador | $20.48/hr | $28.61/hr | $46.21/hr |
Nova Scotia | $17.66/hr | $29.79/hr | $60.00/hr |
New Brunswick | $19.46/hr | $27.82/hr | $40.72/hr |
Quebec | $24.00/hr | $34.62/hr | $71.79/hr |
Ontario | $20.50/hr | $32.62/hr | $54.32/hr |
Manitoba | $18.70/hr | $26.36/hr | $40.18/hr |
Saskatchewan | $18.36/hr | $26.23/hr | $45.18/hr |
Alberta | $21.45/hr | $31.63/hr | $47.96/hr |
British Columbia | $21.53/hr | $31.23/hr | $46.73/hr |
Using NOC 52114 for your resume or Express Entry profile
- IRCC asks you to make sure the main duties listed for your NOC match what you actually did at your job. If they don’t, look for another unit group whose duties do.
- Describe your own work in your own words. Recruiters and ATS software look for concrete tools, results and scope, not text copied from the NOC.
- Applying from outside Canada? Run your resume through the Canadian resume format checker to catch things Canadian employers don’t expect, like a photo or date of birth.
- Use the job title the employer’s posting uses. The 29 titles above are how the same work is named across employers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for announcers and other broadcasters?
Announcers and other broadcasters are NOC 2021 unit group 52114. Example job titles in this group include announcer, broadcaster, disc jockey (DJ) - broadcast, news reader.
What TEER is NOC 52114?
NOC 52114 is TEER 2 (College diploma or apprenticeship (2+ years)). Usually requires a 2–3 year college program or a 2–5 year apprenticeship, or the occupation carries supervisory or significant safety responsibilities. TEER 0, 1, 2 and 3 work counts as skilled work experience for Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class programs.
How much do announcers and other broadcasters earn in Canada?
Job Bank's 2025 wage data puts the median at $27.97/hr, about $55,000 a year full-time, with a range of $17.63/hr to $57.69/hr.
Related occupations
Sources: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0; Employment and Social Development Canada, Job Bank wages (2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. OfferJetAI is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Check IRCC’s NOC guidance before you apply.