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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”.

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Tasks for “Show Host or Hostess”

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

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