Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 67'167 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 60'400 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 60'400 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Moderator/in bei Radio/Fernsehen
You guide your audience through radio and television programmes.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You produce live and recorded programmes. You write scripts, lead discussions, and present on location or in the studio.
As Moderator/in bei Radio/Fernsehen, you guide your audience through the programme. You write your own scripts, make connections, and lead conversations. Whether in the studio or on location, you ensure a smooth flow. You also adapt flexibly to changing broadcast times. Your voice and presence are just as important as your journalistic experience.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryJournalism & Editing
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Moderator. Based on 30 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-19% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 74'800 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 56'661 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 105'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 60'400 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 68'583 | 18 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Ausbildungsbestätigung bzw. Diplom der genannten Schulen
Official education path
You enter this field through a completed training or a relevant diploma from the specified schools.
Typical training path
Ausbildungsbestätigung bzw. Diplom der genannten Schulen
Prerequisites
- Very good general knowledge
- Very good linguistic expression
- Completed degree or comparable training
- Solid journalistic professional experience or completed course in journalism (advantageous)
Requirements
- Voice suitable for microphone
- Strong teamwork skills
- Resilience
- Presence
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you have journalistic work experience, a relevant diploma, or completed further education courses.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Linguistic confidence
- Presence & Voice
- Teamwork & Resilience
- Journalistic Care
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of the microphone. You quickly check the equipment and start the introduction to the next programme. During the broadcast, you keep track of the topic. You pick up on contributions and steer the conversation to a clear conclusion.
- You guide your audience through the programme and keep the main thread clear.
- You write your own introductions and sign-offs for radio or television.
- You lead discussions and ensure a smooth flow of conversation.
- You work closely with the editorial team. You actively shape the programme content.
- You present flexibly in the studio or report directly from the field.
- You adapt your voice and style to your target audience.
- You research topics and prepare contributions carefully for broadcast.
Working conditions
You work in sound studios, television entertainment centres, or at live broadcasts on location. Depending on the schedule, you switch between regular hours and night shifts.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen SRF Human Resources8052 Zürich
- ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Departement Angewandte LinguistikTheaterstrasse 15c, 8401 Winterthur
- MAZ - Die Schweizer JournalistenschuleMurbacherstr. 3, 6003 Luzern
- SAL Schule für Angewandte LinguistikHohlstr. 550, 8048 Zürich
- Ringier AG JournalistenschuleDufourstr. 23, 8008 Zürich
- RSS MedienschuleBionstr. 3, 9015 St. Gallen
- MedienschuleNordwestschweiz Im Breitenloh 6, 4332 Stein AG
Strengths
- Linguistic confidence
- Presence & Voice
- Teamwork & Resilience
- Journalistic Care
Trade-offs
- Irregular Working Hours
- High Time Pressure
- Public Visibility
- Technical Dependence
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