Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Does not pass

• Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.4% of the role's time · $154M · waiting on a check

• Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.3% of the role's time · $119M · waiting on a check

• Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.2% of the role's time · $118M · waiting on a check

• Operate control consoles.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.1% of the role's time · $116M

• Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.8% of the role's time · $112M · waiting on a check

• Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.5% of the role's time · $107M · waiting on a check

• Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.3% of the role's time · $103M · waiting on a check

• Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.6% of the role's time · $91.7M

• Develop story lines for broadcasts.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.9% of the role's time · $80.9M

• Write and edit video and scripts for broadcasts.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $77.1M · waiting on a check

• Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.0% of the role's time · $65.4M · waiting on a check

• Record commercials for later broadcast.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $64.2M · waiting on a check

• Maintain organization of the music library.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $54.3M

• Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, or other events.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.1% of the role's time · $51.6M

• Make promotional appearances at public or private events to represent their employers.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.7% of the role's time · $43.6M

• Locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $36.2M

• Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $33.4M · waiting on a check

• Coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $27.0M

• Describe or demonstrate products that viewers may purchase through specific shows or in stores.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $23.5M

• Moderate panels or discussion shows on topics such as current affairs, art, or education.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $22.8M · waiting on a check

• Host civic, charitable, or promotional events broadcast over television or radio.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $21.0M

• Attend press conferences to gather information for broadcast.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $17.1M

• Give network cues permitting selected stations to receive programs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $13.6M