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What They Do |
 | Announcers and other broadcasters read the news, sports, weather, and commercial messages, and host entertainment/information programs for broadcast on radio/television. They may specialize in areas such as news, sports, weather or traffic reporting, and present their own material or material prepared by others. |
| Circus performers such as trapeze artists, high-wire walkers, clowns, and jugglers entertain audiences at circuses. |
| Buskers entertain passers-by on sidewalks, and in malls and other areas with magic tricks, juggling acts, music, short dramatic works, and other entertainment activities. |
| Magicians and illusionists perform sleight-of-hand and other tricks to entertain audiences. |
| Models display clothing/other merchandise in commercials, advertisements, and fashion shows. They also pose for photographers and artists. |
| Puppeteers operate puppets/marionettes. |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
| Information and cultural industries |
43.0% |
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| Arts entertainment and recreation |
29.0% |
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| Accommodation and food services |
15.0% |
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| People in this group work for radio and television stations/networks, circuses, and nightclubs as well as for theatre, advertising, and other production companies. They may also be self-employed. |
| The unionization rate (19%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Announcers and Other Performers are found in Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia while the lowest concentrations are in Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. |
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