Topic summary
Announcer

Person who makes announcements in an audio medium or a physical location An announcer is a voice artist who relays information to the audience on a broadcast media programme or live event. The announcer Maryposa Deidenang hosts a show at a Nauruan radio station. The announcer Mauricio Lomonte at the news broadcasting station Radio Reloj. Television and other media Some announcers work in television production, radio or filmmaking, usually providing narrations, news updates, station identification, or an introduction of a product in television commercials or a guest on a talk show. Music television announcers were also called video jockeys (VJ). Announcers are often voice actors who read prepared scripts, but in some cases, they have to ad-lib commentary on the air when presenting news, sports, weather, time, and television commercials. Occasionally, announcers are also involved in writing the screenplay or scripts when one is required. Sometimes announcers also interview guests and moderate panels or discussions. Some provide commentary for the audience during sporting events (known as sports announcers), parades, and other events. Announcers perform a variety of tasks including pr