Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media.

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Salary Breakdown

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Average

$43,510

ANNUAL

$20.92

HOURLY

Entry Level

$29,180

ANNUAL

$14.03

HOURLY

Mid Level

$30,390

ANNUAL

$14.61

HOURLY

Expert Level

$62,550

ANNUAL

$30.07

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

500

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Degree Recommendations


 Arizona Western College

 Central Arizona College




 Arizona State University


Top Expected Tasks

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Communications and Media

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Telecommunications

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Social Perceptiveness

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Speech Clarity

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Speech Recognition


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