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.
Sending & sharing4
Interview guests
+Book and brief the guest for the 18:30 segment: confirm topic and three key questions, run through pacing to…
Interview guests
+Book and brief the guest for the 18:30 segment: confirm topic and three key questions, run through pacing to hit the two-minute slot, flag any clearance or music rights issues and coordinate wardrobe and cue timings with the producer.
The tools that do the workBurli Software Burli NewsroomESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Announce musical selections
+Compile the music block for the 20:00 show: select tracks cleared for broadcast, time the selections to fit…
Announce musical selections
+Compile the music block for the 20:00 show: select tracks cleared for broadcast, time the selections to fit the three-minute music window, write short intro lines with composer and label credits and hand the cue sheet to the music director by 19:15.
The tools that do the workDalet Digital Media Systems Dalet Media Lifejob descriptionsO*NET
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Read news flashes or updates
+Read three live news flashes from the wire, announce each with a two-sentence summary and one reporter…
Read news flashes or updates
+Read three live news flashes from the wire, announce each with a two-sentence summary and one reporter attribution, finish each flash within fifteen seconds to keep the hourly clock, and flag any legal or sourcing concerns for legal before the bulletin ends.
The tools that do the workBurli Software Burli Newsroomjob descriptionsO*NET
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Host civic or promotional events
+Host the civic awards evening: open with a two-minute welcome, introduce the mayor and three finalists with…
Host civic or promotional events
+Host the civic awards evening: open with a two-minute welcome, introduce the mayor and three finalists with one human detail each, run the Q&A segment on time, and close with sponsor acknowledgements while keeping to the 90-minute program.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointjob descriptionsO*NET
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Protecting1
Operate control consoles
+Operate the studio control console for tonight’s seven-minute live hit: set the camera presets, call VTR roll…
Operate control consoles
+Operate the studio control console for tonight’s seven-minute live hit: set the camera presets, call VTR roll and live camera switches to match the rundown, watch audio levels during the package, and hold the feed at the two-minute mark for a commercial break.
The tools that do the workDalet Digital Media Systems Dalet Media Lifejob descriptionsO*NET
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Keeping the record1
Record commercials for broadcast
+Record a thirty-second commercial read for the client spot: deliver two takes, natural and urgent styles,…
Record commercials for broadcast
+Record a thirty-second commercial read for the client spot: deliver two takes, natural and urgent styles, observe the client script and timing slate, check the audio playback for noise, then send the approved take with the rights statement to traffic.
The tools that do the workAdobe Auditionjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work17
Select program content
+Choose content for tonight’s 22:00 bulletin: prioritise the city council decision, the hospital strike…
Select program content
+Choose content for tonight’s 22:00 bulletin: prioritise the city council decision, the hospital strike update, and the regional transport story, reserve a two-minute slot for an interview and flag any copyright clearance needed for archive footage.
The tools that do the workDalet Digital Media Systems Dalet Media Lifejob descriptions
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Comment on music, weather, traffic
+Prepare three on-air lines about tonight’s music festival, a 30-second weather snapshot, and two quick…
Comment on music, weather, traffic
+Prepare three on-air lines about tonight’s music festival, a 30-second weather snapshot, and two quick traffic updates for the 18:00 shift, checking music clearance and timing each piece to fit a 90-second block.
The tools that do the workBurli Software Burli Newsroomjob descriptions
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Discuss topics over the phone
+Line up a ten-minute phone discussion with Professor Khan at 15:30 about the policy change, brief the…
Discuss topics over the phone
+Line up a ten-minute phone discussion with Professor Khan at 15:30 about the policy change, brief the producer on the questions, note live delay availability and fit the slot into the 14:45–15:45 window.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptions
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Provide commentary during events
+Provide live event commentary for the mayoral speech tonight: draft three intro lines, two colour anecdotes…
Provide commentary during events
+Provide live event commentary for the mayoral speech tonight: draft three intro lines, two colour anecdotes from the crowd, and a closing sign-off, coordinate headset feed with the engineer and respect the five-minute embargo.
The tools that do the workAvid Technology Projob descriptions
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Attend press conferences
+Attend the 10:00 press conference, record the spokesperson’s key lines, timestamp two potential camera bites,…
Attend press conferences
+Attend the 10:00 press conference, record the spokesperson’s key lines, timestamp two potential camera bites, file a short copy for the 12:00 bulletin and flag any on-the-record versus background distinctions.
The tools that do the workZoomjob descriptions
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Describe or demonstrate products
+Prepare a live product segment script for Tuesday’s morning show that explains the features, shows a…
Describe or demonstrate products
+Prepare a live product segment script for Tuesday’s morning show that explains the features, shows a two-minute demonstration, lists pricing and warranty lines, and schedules a one-hour rehearsal with the producer.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Maintain organization of the music library.
+Audit the music library for the week: remove unlicensed tracks, tag theme beds with cue points and durations,…
Maintain organization of the music library.
+Audit the music library for the week: remove unlicensed tracks, tag theme beds with cue points and durations, and produce a list of cleared alternatives for the weekend shows.
The tools that do the workAvid Technology ProO*NET
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Ad-lib or read scripts
+Write two cold-open scripts and a five-minute ad-lib briefing for tonight’s program, marking pause cues,…
Ad-lib or read scripts
+Write two cold-open scripts and a five-minute ad-lib briefing for tonight’s program, marking pause cues, sponsor mentions and fallback lines if a live hit drops; rehearse once with the control room at 17:30.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe Auditionjob descriptions
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Identify station or program
+Update station identification slate: confirm legal station name, slogan and FCC ID, prepare 30- and 15-second…
Identify station or program
+Update station identification slate: confirm legal station name, slogan and FCC ID, prepare 30- and 15-second IDs with approved music beds, and send final files to continuity for airing tomorrow.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Make announcements on different platforms
+Record and schedule short platform-specific announcements: three 30-second show teasers for Instagram, a…
Make announcements on different platforms
+Record and schedule short platform-specific announcements: three 30-second show teasers for Instagram, a 60-second preview for Facebook, and a 15-second live intro for the website livestream, all cleared for rights and timed to run at 07:30, 12:00 and 18:00 today.
The tools that do the workBurli Software Burli NewsroomESCO
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Ensure that their audience is entertained
+Rethink tonight’s segment to lift audience energy: draft a fast-paced rundown with two human-interest hooks,…
Ensure that their audience is entertained
+Rethink tonight’s segment to lift audience energy: draft a fast-paced rundown with two human-interest hooks, one interactive viewer question, and one upbeat musical sting, then run it with the producer for timing and legal clearance before 18:45.
The tools that do the workDalet Digital Media Systems Dalet Media LifeESCO
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Write and edit scripts
+Draft and tighten the 90‑second opening package for tonight’s 6pm news, trim to 520 words, fact‑check names…
Write and edit scripts
+Draft and tighten the 90‑second opening package for tonight’s 6pm news, trim to 520 words, fact‑check names and ages, flag any copyrighted clips, then send the final script to Emily in production for timing notes.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptions
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Locate guests for shows
+Find and confirm two live guests for Friday’s segment on the housing crisis: a city council housing director…
Locate guests for shows
+Find and confirm two live guests for Friday’s segment on the housing crisis: a city council housing director and a tenant organizer, get preferred interview times and phone numbers, and add both to the guest roster with contact notes for booking.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Keep program logs
+Update the program log for today’s midday show with exact rundown times, segment titles, contributor names…
Keep program logs
+Update the program log for today’s midday show with exact rundown times, segment titles, contributor names and clip durations so traffic and control can lock audio and video cues, then circulate the log to control and production.
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Coordinate on-air contests
+Confirm rules, prize values and winner‑selection process for next Tuesday’s on‑air contest, draft the on‑air…
Coordinate on-air contests
+Confirm rules, prize values and winner‑selection process for next Tuesday’s on‑air contest, draft the on‑air script cues, get legal to clear terms and conditions, and send the finalized contest brief to promotions and traffic.
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Moderate discussion panels
+Prepare moderator notes for Wednesday’s panel on transit funding: list three opening questions, two…
Moderate discussion panels
+Prepare moderator notes for Wednesday’s panel on transit funding: list three opening questions, two follow‑ups per panellist, ten‑minute time checks, bios for each guest and a paragraph on likely pushback, then deliver the packet to the panellists and producers.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptions
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Host broadcast productions
+Confirm I have the rundown, camera positions, IFB channels and music beds for tonight’s live broadcast,…
Host broadcast productions
+Confirm I have the rundown, camera positions, IFB channels and music beds for tonight’s live broadcast, rehearse the opening with producers at 5:15pm, note any timing changes and issue a final go/no‑go to control 10 minutes before air.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookDalet Digital Media Systems Dalet Media LifeESCO
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