Also called: Master of Ceremonies
Hosts and narrates a circus or variety show, introducing acts and keeping the energy up.
A ringmaster sings, tells jokes, introduces each act, and covers for delays with improvised banter.
Approximate. Novelty performers are usually self-employed and paid per show or contract; income ranges from side-gig money to six figures for headliners.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Performance and singing background.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Theater, Music.
Growing slowly. Few jobs.
Low risk for 10 years. Hosting and narrating a live circus or variety show is human stage presence.
Classes: Theater, Speech and debate, Choir, Broadcast journalism.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.
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