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Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · SOC 27-3011
6.3% AI Exposure — Medium
$47,340
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
4,000
Proj. Annual Openings
21,240
Employment (OEWS 2025)
94/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure6.3%
AI Resiliency94/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure13.4%
Top Skills
1.Speaking
2.Reading Comprehension
3.Active Listening
4.Critical Thinking
5.Social Perceptiveness
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.
Common titles: Anchor, Announcer, DJ (Disc Jockey), Host, Morning Show Host, On-Air Host
Representative Tasks
- •Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
- •Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
- •Operate control consoles.
- •Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.
- •Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
- •Report news to the public.
- •Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.
- •Gather information for news stories.
- •Edit written materials.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
17.7%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 6.3% | 13.4% |
| Outlook | Average | 19% Bright |
| Median Salary | $47,340 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 94/100 | N/A |