Will “Radio Broadcaster” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

10% Chance of Automation

“Radio Broadcaster” will almost certainly not be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #171 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍

Job Description

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 27-3011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 48,170.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 23.00
Currently, there are 29,210 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Radio and Television Announcers”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Radio Broadcaster”

Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
Write and edit video and scripts for broadcasts.
Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions.
Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
Operate control consoles.
Coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes.
Locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows.
Develop story lines for broadcasts.
Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public.
Describe or demonstrate products that viewers may purchase through specific shows or in stores.
Moderate panels or discussion shows on topics such as current affairs, art, or education.
Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions.
Make promotional appearances at public or private events to represent their employers.
Attend press conferences to gather information for broadcast.
Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.
Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
Host civic, charitable, or promotional events that are broadcast over television or radio.
Give network cues permitting selected stations to receive programs.
Maintain organization of the music library.
Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, or other events.
Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.
Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest.
Record commercials for later broadcast.
Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners.

Related Technology & Tools

Compact disk CD players
Digital audio recorders
Headset microphones
Microphone stands
Multi-line telephone systems
Personal computers
Teleprompters
Laptop computers
Smart phones
Tablet computers
Record turntables
Touch screen computer monitors
Earpieces
Desktop computers
Mixing desks
Audio playback equipment
Audio control consoles
Headsets

Microsoft Word
Adobe Systems Adobe Audition
Program logging software
Database software
Statistical processing software
Microsoft Excel
Avid Technology Pro Tools
Burli Software Burli Newsroom System
Audion Laboratories VoxPro
Web browser software
Dalet Digital Media Systems Dalet Media Life