What it pays
Government survey numbers — not estimates, not ads.
Half of all Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys in the U.S. earn more than $47,340 a year — the middle 80% land between $28,190 and $138,440. About 21,240 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$47,340typical pay / year
21,240people in this work
$138,440+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Test yourself →The work, task by task
These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.
Protecting4
Interview guests
+Book the interview with Mayor Alvarez for Wednesday at 10:30, confirm live or recorded format, send guest…
Interview guests
+Book the interview with Mayor Alvarez for Wednesday at 10:30, confirm live or recorded format, send guest briefing and music clearance notes to her press aide, and cue up the interview chain and clock rundown so we hit the 11:00 newscut precisely.
The tools that do the workZoomESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Announce musical selections
+Announce the next three tracks as a thematic mini-set: name the artist and track, note the local label when…
Announce musical selections
+Announce the next three tracks as a thematic mini-set: name the artist and track, note the local label when relevant, state the sponsor message, and drop the clean three-second station sting before the first beat.
The tools that do the workAudion Laboratories VoxProjob descriptionsO*NET
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Read news flashes or updates
+Read the two-minute traffic and weather flashes at :15 and :45, integrate any breaking headlines from the…
Read news flashes or updates
+Read the two-minute traffic and weather flashes at :15 and :45, integrate any breaking headlines from the wire, credit sources on-air, and record a paced version to replace if the live feed fails.
The tools that do the workBurli Software Burli Newsroomjob descriptionsO*NET
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Host civic or promotional events
+Host the station booth appearance for the downtown festival on Saturday: introduce the organizer, run the…
Host civic or promotional events
+Host the station booth appearance for the downtown festival on Saturday: introduce the organizer, run the approved sponsor script, keep Q&A to ten minutes, and feed the livestream mix for the community partner at fixed intervals.
The tools that do the workDalet Digital Media Systems Dalet Media Lifejob descriptionsO*NET
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Keeping the record2
Operate control consoles
+Run the evening shift console: set the cart levels, patch the phone line into channel two, monitor output…
Operate control consoles
+Run the evening shift console: set the cart levels, patch the phone line into channel two, monitor output meters for +3dB headroom, and log all fader moves and source changes for the shift handover.
The tools that do the workAvid Technology Projob descriptionsO*NET
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Record commercials for broadcast
+Record a thirty-second sponsor commercial for Monday rotation: read the approved copy with two pace options,…
Record commercials for broadcast
+Record a thirty-second sponsor commercial for Monday rotation: read the approved copy with two pace options, insert the legal ID line, deliver a dry and a music-backed mix, then archive stems and metadata for compliance.
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The daily work18
Study background information for programs
+Read through the weekly press clippings, recent chart moves and the station's licensing notes, flag anything…
Study background information for programs
+Read through the weekly press clippings, recent chart moves and the station's licensing notes, flag anything needing clearances or follow-up, and assemble a one-page briefing for my Monday morning program prep.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Describe or demonstrate products
+Prepare a short demo package of three tracks with metadata, cover art and a 60-second speaker demo that shows…
Describe or demonstrate products
+Prepare a short demo package of three tracks with metadata, cover art and a 60-second speaker demo that shows the product features and a live drop, then export one listening file I can send to promoters and sponsors.
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Develop story lines for broadcasts.
+Sketch three distinct story arcs for next week’s shows — morning drive, lunchtime feature, evening mix —…
Develop story lines for broadcasts.
+Sketch three distinct story arcs for next week’s shows — morning drive, lunchtime feature, evening mix — listing hooks, interview targets and required audio clips so I can pitch them to the producer.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordO*NET
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Maintain organization of the music library.
+Audit the music database for duplicates, missing rights info and inconsistent tags, correct or tag…
Maintain organization of the music library.
+Audit the music database for duplicates, missing rights info and inconsistent tags, correct or tag problematic files, and produce a short report of actions so the playlist engine stays legal and predictable.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessO*NET
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Ad-lib or read scripts
+Write and rehearse three station IDs and two live-read ad scripts that match our station voice, mark time…
Ad-lib or read scripts
+Write and rehearse three station IDs and two live-read ad scripts that match our station voice, mark time cues and fallback lines in case a guest runs long, and record clean takes for air.
The tools that do the workAudion Laboratories VoxProjob descriptions
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Identify station or program
+Confirm the station name, frequency and legal ID copy for every hour next week, slot them into the hour break…
Identify station or program
+Confirm the station name, frequency and legal ID copy for every hour next week, slot them into the hour break sheets with exact time cues, and flag any hours missing legal identification.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Select program content
+Assemble the hour by choosing three current chart tracks, one local artist featured this week, two…
Select program content
+Assemble the hour by choosing three current chart tracks, one local artist featured this week, two news-jingles for the top of the hour, and set the timing so ads and news fit into the 60-minute clock.
The tools that do the workDalet Digital Media Systems Dalet Media Lifejob descriptions
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Comment on music, weather, traffic
+Prepare three short riffs linking the next songs that mention the late-afternoon heat advisory, the city…
Comment on music, weather, traffic
+Prepare three short riffs linking the next songs that mention the late-afternoon heat advisory, the city roadworks on Elm Street, and invite listeners to text their weekend plans between tracks.
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Discuss topics over the phone
+Line up a clear talking brief for the phone segment: name and station ID, caller screening notes, three…
Discuss topics over the phone
+Line up a clear talking brief for the phone segment: name and station ID, caller screening notes, three questions about their gig, and a 90-second wrap so we hit the top-of-hour news.
The tools that do the workZoomjob descriptions
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Provide commentary during events
+Prepare the live-event commentary plan: microphone checks with the PA at 17:30, one-sentence crowd…
Provide commentary during events
+Prepare the live-event commentary plan: microphone checks with the PA at 17:30, one-sentence crowd descriptors, sponsor mentions every 15 minutes, and a handover to the evening show at 20:00.
The tools that do the workAvid Technology Projob descriptions
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Make announcements on different platforms
+Record a 30-second station announcement about the evening playlist, include the show name, three upcoming…
Make announcements on different platforms
+Record a 30-second station announcement about the evening playlist, include the show name, three upcoming tracks, the sponsor read verbatim, and deliver separate versions for live mix and prerecorded playout before 6pm today so producers can upload them.
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Ensure that their audience is entertained
+Run a ten-minute peak-time setlist focused on crowd requests and two high-energy records, monitor sound…
Ensure that their audience is entertained
+Run a ten-minute peak-time setlist focused on crowd requests and two high-energy records, monitor sound levels and tempo changes live, and call an on-air shoutout to the venue manager at the five-minute mark to keep the audience engaged.
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Write and edit scripts
+Write and edit a tight 12‑minute station script for the Friday drive show that opens with the lead story,…
Write and edit scripts
+Write and edit a tight 12‑minute station script for the Friday drive show that opens with the lead story, includes two sponsor reads timed to 2:15 and 8:45, three segues to live tracks, and a final call to action for the weekend contest — mark any copyright concerns.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptions
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Locate guests for shows
+Find and book two local guests for Tuesday evening: a city councillor on the new zoning decision and the…
Locate guests for shows
+Find and book two local guests for Tuesday evening: a city councillor on the new zoning decision and the organiser of the weekend food festival, confirm availability for 6:30pm slots, note travel or phone link, and flag any press approval needed.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptions
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Keep program logs
+Update the program log for last Thursday’s breakfast show: list songs aired with exact start times, insert…
Keep program logs
+Update the program log for last Thursday’s breakfast show: list songs aired with exact start times, insert presenter talk breaks and ad rotations, reconcile music licensing IDs, and produce a searchable weekly log for compliance.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Coordinate on-air contests
+Set up and run the on‑air contest for Saturday morning: write the entry spiel, confirm prize details and…
Coordinate on-air contests
+Set up and run the on‑air contest for Saturday morning: write the entry spiel, confirm prize details and T&Cs, schedule three live call‑ins at 9:05, 9:25 and 9:45, and prepare winner verification steps before prize payout.
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Moderate discussion panels
+Moderate the Wednesday panel on homelessness: draft opening question list, circulate bios to panellists and…
Moderate discussion panels
+Moderate the Wednesday panel on homelessness: draft opening question list, circulate bios to panellists and producers, set a clear five‑minute turn for each speaker, and prepare two follow‑ups tailored to the council rep and charity director.
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Host broadcast productions
+Host the Sunday live broadcast: build the hour‑by‑hour rundown with music, traffic, news hits and sponsor…
Host broadcast productions
+Host the Sunday live broadcast: build the hour‑by‑hour rundown with music, traffic, news hits and sponsor spots, confirm engineer and board operator arrival times, and run a pre‑show tech and mic check 15 minutes before airtime.
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