Career overview

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

O*NET-SOC 27-3011.00

Median pay / yr$45,680

OutlookBelow Average

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 it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys.

Skills employers look for

SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Active ListeningGiving 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.
Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Social PerceptivenessBeing aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Knowledge areas

Communications and MediaKnowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Computers and ElectronicsKnowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
TelecommunicationsKnowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.