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Radio and Television Announcers
SOC 27-3011.00
Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
4
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Speaking4.6
Reading Comprehension4.0
Active Listening4.0
Critical Thinking3.8
Social Perceptiveness3.5
Time Management3.4
Writing3.2
Active Learning3.2
Knowledge Areas 8
Communications and Media4.9
English Language4.7
Computers and Electronics3.9
Customer and Personal Service3.8
Telecommunications3.7
Geography3.1
Sales and Marketing3.0
Administration and Management2.9
Key Tasks
1Operate control consoles.
2Record commercials for later broadcast.
3Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
4Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
5Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
Also Known As
Anchor
Announcer
Commercial Announcer
DJ (Disc Jockey)
Game Show Host
Host
Host/Hostess
Meteorologist
Morning News Anchor
Morning Show Host
Tools & Equipment
Audio control consoles
Audio playback equipment
Compact disk CD players
Desktop computers
Digital audio recorders
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