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Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Currently Employed: 258

Yearly Projected Openings: 10

Typical Hourly Wage: $17.84 - $51.01

Typical Annual Salary: $37,100 - $106,100

• Operate control consoles.
• Prepare and deliver news, sports, and/or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.
• Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
• Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
• Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, using memorized or read scripts, and/or ad-libs.
• Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions.
• 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 in order to prepare for programs or interviews.
• Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions.
• Record commercials for later broadcast.