What You'll Do

  • Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.
  • Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
  • Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public.
  • Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
  • Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions.
  • Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest.
  • Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners.
  • Host civic, charitable, or promotional events broadcast over television or radio.
  • Make promotional appearances at public or private events to represent their employers.
  • Operate control consoles.

Essential Skills

Speaking 4.75/5
Active Listening 4.0/5
Reading Comprehension 3.88/5
Critical Thinking 3.75/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.75/5
Time Management 3.25/5
Writing 3.12/5
Active Learning 3.12/5
Monitoring 3.0/5
Coordination 3.0/5
Service Orientation 3.0/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.0/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to understand the kind of profile this role rewards. It helps you judge whether this career looks like a stronger match than your current role, a nearby move worth exploring, or a broader path to compare more seriously.

Top passions

  • Artist: Creating original work and expressing ideas feels natural.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.

Common styles

Social Orientation, Self-Confidence, Dependability, Optimism, Self-Control

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Expression 5.0/5
Speech Clarity 4.75/5
Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Speech Recognition 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 3.88/5
Written Expression 3.75/5
Originality 3.75/5
Fluency of Ideas 3.62/5

Technologies & Tools

Adobe Audition Audion Laboratories VoxPro Avid Technology Pro Tools Burli Software Burli Newsroom System Dalet Digital Media Systems Dalet Media Life Database software Enterprise application integration EAI software Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Program logging software Project management software Statistical processing software Web browser software Zoom

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Social Orientation (High importance: 4.55/5)
  • Self-Confidence (High importance: 4.52/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.44/5)
  • Optimism (High importance: 4.29/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.27/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Anchor Announcer Broadcaster Commercial Announcer DJ (Disc Jockey) Entertainer Game Show Host Host Hostess Morning News Anchor Morning Show Host News Anchor News Broadcaster Newscaster On-Air Announcer On-Air Host On-Air Personality On-Air Talent Play-by-Play Commentator Podcaster Program Host Public Address Announcer Radio Announcer Radio Artist Radio Broadcaster Radio DJ (Radio Disc Jockey) Radio DJ (Radio Disk Jockey) Radio Host Radio Performer Radio Personality Radio Sportscaster Radio Talk Show Host Radio TV Announcer (Radio Television Announcer) Reporter Show Host Show Hostess Sports Analyst Sports Anchor Sports Announcer Sports Broadcaster Sports Commentator Sportscaster Talk Show Host Television Announcer (TV Announcer) Television Host (TV Host) Television News Anchor (TV News Anchor) Television Specialist (TV Specialist) TV Reporter (Television Reporter) Voice-Over Announcer Weather Anchor Weather Reporter

Career Fit FAQs

Is this career a good fit for me

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Can this help if I want to stay in my field

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