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.
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Salary Information
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys: $45,680 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Gather information for news stories. | General |
| Edit written materials. | General |
| Report news to the public. | General |
| Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences. | General |
| Interview others for news or entertainment purposes. | General |
| Host events. | General |
| Promote products, activities, or organizations. | General |
| Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video. | General |
| Perform for recordings. | General |
| Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment. | General |
| Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes. | General |
| Organize informational materials. | General |
| Determine presentation subjects or content. | Communication |
| Maintain logs of production activities. | Maintenance |
| Coordinate logistics for productions or events. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Adobe Audition | Music or sound editing software |
| Audion Laboratories VoxPro | Music or sound editing software |
| Avid Technology Pro Tools | Music or sound editing software |
| Burli Software Burli Newsroom System | Word processing software |
| Dalet Digital Media Systems Dalet Media Life | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Enterprise application integration EAI software | Enterprise application integration software |
| Project management software | Project management software |
| Statistical processing software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Program logging software | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Broadcast Meteorologist | American Meteorological Society | Not Available |