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Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey

Mid-level

Also known as: Anchor, Announcer, Broadcaster, Commercial Announcer

Creative, Arts, & ExpressionBachelor's Degree

Job 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.
BroadcastingRadio ProductionMedia StudiesAnnouncingCommunicationsPerforming ArtsJournalismCreativeMediaEntertainment

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
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In-demand software
Adobe AuditionMicrosoft Office software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-7.6%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

2,000

per year (US)

Jobs today

21,800

in 2025 → 20,200 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Producteur de contenu radio/TV junior
  • Assistant de production médiatique
  • Animateur de radio universitaire/locale

Where it can lead

  • Directeur de programme radio/TV
  • Journaliste/Présentateur TV
  • Comédien de doublage/Voix off

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will likely automate repetitive tasks like playlist generation, news summaries, and even some announcement segments, potentially reducing demand for human announcers. However, the need for human authenticity, nuanced interviewing, and emotional connection with audiences will remain crucial, shifting the role towards more creative and interactive content creation rather than basic delivery.

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Salary

$47,340

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

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Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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