Job prospects Radio Host/hostess in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Announcers and other broadcasters" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Announcers and other broadcasters in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Announcers and other broadcasters (NOC 52114) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Announcers and other broadcasters in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Announcers and other broadcasters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 84%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Announcers and other broadcasters across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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