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Media Presenter (
News Reader, DJ, Radio Announcer, Television Presenter, Radio and Television Announcer, Broadcaster, Disc Jockey, Announcer, Presenter )
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Duties and Tasks
Media presenters may perform the following tasks: - announce programs, music and entertainment items
- read commercials, both live and pre-recorded
- read news bulletins
- provide station identification, time, weather and community announcements
- introduce live performances
- conduct interviews and host talkback programs
- make live action commentary on sporting events, politics, and social and economic matters
- work off-camera in television announcing programs
- host panel shows and live variety shows
- interview personalities at special events, or in studios for live or taped broadcasts
- introduce performers and host special events
- write their own scripts.

Specialisations
Areas of specialisation include sports commentator, disc jockey, newsreader, talkback announcer and political commentator.
Radio Presenter
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Earnings
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Income of persons working full-time, 2006
Media Presenters
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Income per Week
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Number
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Share (%)
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| $1000 or more |
648 |
50.7 |
| $400 - $599 |
160 |
12.5 |
| $600 - $799 |
231 |
18.1 |
| $800 - $999 |
159 |
12.4 |
| Less than $400 |
80 |
6.3 |
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This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Media Presenters
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Employment Status
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Weekly Income ($)
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| Full-time |
1,262 |
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This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Related Courses
New South Wales / ACT Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia
See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information
Australian Broadcasting Corporation - NSW Statewide Drive Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ACT) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (NT) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (QLD) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (SA) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (TAS) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (VIC) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (WA) Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (ACT) Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (NSW) Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (QLD) Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (SA/NT) Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (TAS) Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (VIC) Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (WA)
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