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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 27-3011.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Engage and inform audiences through broadcasting and interviews.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Read news flashes

    Inform audiences of important events by reading news flashes.

  2. 2

    Announce musical selections

    Introduce musical selections and accept requests from the audience.

  3. 3

    Operate control consoles

    Manage audio levels and transitions using control consoles during broadcasts.

  4. 4

    Prepare for interviews

    Study background information to effectively prepare for interviews with guests.

  5. 5

    Maintain program logs

    Keep daily logs of all elements aired during broadcasts for record-keeping.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordZoom

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.