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Career Profile

Radio/TV Announcer
What They Do
Just the Facts
Introduces various types of radio or television programs, provides information
to listeners or viewers, and interviews or questions guests to entertain or
Related Careers
inform the public.
This career is part of the Arts, Audio-Video Technology and Communications
cluster Journalism and Broadcasting pathway.

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A person in this career:

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Prepares and delivers news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and

rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit
specific time slots.
Reads news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
Identifies stations, and introduces or closes shows, using memorized or
read scripts, and/or ad-libs.
Selects program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants,
based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or
requests from the public.
Studies background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
Comments on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic
conditions.
Interviews show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of
current interest.
Discusses various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners.
Hosts civic, charitable, or promotional events that are broadcast over
television or radio.
Makes promotional appearances at public or private events to
represent their employers.

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Creative Writer/Poet
Public Relations Specialist
Reporter
Editor
Newscaster
Agent/Manager of Artists, Performers,
or Athletes
Film/Movie Director
Film/Video Editor
Talent Director
Technical Director/Manager

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Working Conditions and Physical Demands

People who do this job report that:
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You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of walking or standing, or you
might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines, equipment or tools.
Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time

Work in this occupation involves sitting more than one-third of the time

Working in this career involves (physical activities):

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Seeing clearly up close

Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others
Identifying and understanding the speech of another person

Work Hours and Travel

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Irregular hours
Weekend work

Specialty and Similar Careers

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News Anchor -- Presenter of a news bulletin who is also a working journalist and news gatherer as well as a participant in
compiling the script to be delivered in a news bulletin.
Radio Disc Jockey -- Introduces new music and informs you of the song that just finished playing; entertains on the
airwaves abiding by the station's playlist, while informing listeners of upcoming station events, news and even celebrity
gossip; and represents the station by
Reporter -- Collects and analyzes facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation and reports
and writes stories for a newspaper, website, news magazine, radio, or television.
Sportscaster -- Provides commentary for games on television and radio, interviews athletes and personalities, writes
stories for print publications and delivers sports news on the air.
Voice-Over Talent -- Uses their vocal abilities and speaking voice to narrate a film or bring a character to life.
Weathercaster -- Relies on data to make forecasts about the weather.
Broadcasting Specialist -Game Show Host -News Reporter -Talk Show Host --

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