Announcers and DJs

Announcers and DJs typically perform the following tasks: • Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events. • Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience. • Operate control consoles. • Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts. • Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews. • Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots. • Record commercials for later broadcast. • Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions. • Develop story lines for broadcasts. • Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public. • Write and edit video and scripts for broadcasts. • Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest. • Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions. • Make promotional appearances at public or private events to represent their employers. • Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, or other events. • Host civic, charitable, or promotional events broadcast over television or radio. • Locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows. • Coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes. • Attend press conferences to gather information for broadcast. • Maintain organization of the music library.