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Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

General Information

Description

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.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit63.19%
  2. Private, not for profit16.80%
  3. Self-employed13.39%
  4. State and local government4.46%
  5. Federal government2.16%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
-4%
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Job Outlook

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Overall employment of announcers and DJs is projected to decline 4 percent from 2022 to 2032. Despite declining employment, about 4,400 openings for announcers and DJs are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$41,750

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$26,340
$87,550
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 55%
  • Some college 10%
  • Associate's degree 10%
  • Less than high school 9%
  • Master's degree 7%
  • High school 6%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
  • Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
  • Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Communications and Media
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Telecommunications

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.