Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
O*NET Code: 27-3011.00
Description
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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💼 Also Known As
AnchorAnnouncerBroadcasterCommercial AnnouncerDJ (Disc Jockey)EntertainerGame Show HostHostHostessMorning News AnchorMorning Show HostNews AnchorNews BroadcasterNewscasterOn-Air AnnouncerOn-Air HostOn-Air PersonalityOn-Air TalentPlay-by-Play CommentatorPodcaster
⚡ Skills (13)
Speaking5/100
Active Listening4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Time Management3/100
Writing3/100
Active Learning3/100
Monitoring3/100
Coordination3/100
+ 3 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (18)
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Zoom
Video conferencing software
0Adobe Audition
Music or sound editing software
0Audion Laboratories VoxPro
Music or sound editing software
0Avid Technology Pro Tools
Music or sound editing software
0Burli Software Burli Newsroom System
Word processing software
0Dalet Digital Media Systems Dalet Media Life
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Enterprise application integration EAI software
Enterprise application integration software
0Program logging software
Data base user interface and query software
0Project management software
Project management software
0Statistical processing software
Analytical or scientific software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Actors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓2 levels)
Producers and Directors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Media Programming Directors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Talent Directors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Music Directors and Composers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓2 levels)
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys → Talent Directors
Transition Difficulty: Easy (75% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (12)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 5Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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