Occupation
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.
$47,340 medianBelow-avg outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 27-3011.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Describe or demonstrate products that viewers may purchase through specific shows or in stores.
- 02Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
- 03Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners.
- 04Moderate panels or discussion shows on topics such as current affairs, art, or education.
- 05Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
- 06Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.
- 07Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
- 08Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.
- 09Record commercials for later broadcast.
- 10Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions.
- 11Develop story lines for broadcasts.
- 12Write and edit video and scripts for broadcasts.
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What the posting will be called
AnchorAnnouncerDJ (Disc Jockey)On-Air PersonalityHostMorning Show HostOn-Air HostRadio AnnouncerSports AnchorTelevision News Anchor (TV News Anchor)
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Knowledge the job leans on
Communications and MediaEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsTelecommunicationsLaw and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecuritySales and MarketingAdministration and Management
Skills that carry over from service
Social PerceptivenessTime ManagementCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingPersuasionNegotiation