Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
What is a Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys?
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys are professionals who entertain and inform audiences via various audio broadcasting mediums, primarily radio. They serve as the voice behind the microphone, presenting news, music, and entertainment to listeners. Their work involves reading scripts, delivering news bulletins, and curating music playlists, which may include live interactions with listeners through phone calls or social media. These individuals often engage in discussions on current events, interview guests, and conduct live commentary during events. Additionally, they may be involved in the production aspects of programming, including selecting content, editing audio, and sometimes managing technical equipment. The role requires a charismatic personality, strong communication skills, and a passion for the media, making them key figures in the broadcasting industry.
Tasks
- Operate control consoles.
- Record commercials for later broadcast.
- Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
- Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
- Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
Technology Skills
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Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
- Microsoft Access
- Program logging software
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Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
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Music or sound editing software
- Adobe Audition
- Audion Laboratories VoxPro
- Avid Technology Pro Tools
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Word processing software
- Burli Software Burli Newsroom System
- Microsoft Word
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Tools Used
- Media control systems
- Visual presenters
- Microphones
- Earphone
- Headphones
Knowledge
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Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Skills
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Abilities
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Bachelor's degree
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Some college, no degree
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Associate's degree
Work Activities
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Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Detailed Work Activities
- Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.
- Perform for recordings.
- Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
- Gather information for news stories.
- Report news to the public.
Work Interests
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Artistic
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
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Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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Social
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$24400.0 - $127560.0
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.