How do they match: Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

  • 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.

  • Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
  • Give network cues permitting selected stations to receive programs.
  • Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.
  • Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions.