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Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

ID

work_arts_media/broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys

Type

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Children

24

Child Nodes (24)

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Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.

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

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Operate control consoles.

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

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Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.

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

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Record commercials for later broadcast.

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Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions.

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Develop story lines for broadcasts.

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

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Write and edit video and scripts for broadcasts.

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Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest.

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

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Make promotional appearances at public or private events to represent their employers.

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Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, or other events.

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Host civic, charitable, or promotional events broadcast over television or radio.

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Locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows.

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Coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes.

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Attend press conferences to gather information for broadcast.

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Maintain organization of the music library.

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Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners.

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Moderate panels or discussion shows on topics such as current affairs, art, or education.

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Give network cues permitting selected stations to receive programs.

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Describe or demonstrate products that viewers may purchase through specific shows or in stores.