Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

01

Operate control consoles.

02

Record commercials for later broadcast.

03

Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.

04

Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.

05

Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.

06

Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.

07

Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.

08

Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public.

09

Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions.

10

Develop story lines for broadcasts.

11

Write and edit video and scripts for broadcasts.