Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc Jockeys
Code: 27-3011.00
Zone 4
Median Annual Salary
£47,340
Range: £28,190 - £138,440
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed
Job Zone 4
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Anchor
Announcer
DJ (Disc Jockey)
Host
Morning Show Host
On-Air Host
On-Air Personality
Radio Announcer
Sports Anchor
Television News Anchor (TV News Anchor)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
- Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
- Operate control consoles.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
Database software
Microsoft Access
Video conferencing software
Zoom
Music or sound editing software
Adobe Audition
Audion Laboratories VoxPro
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
talking to others
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Communications
multimedia
telecommunications
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
create new and original ideas
come up with lots of ideas
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time
Hearing and Speech
speak clearly
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Artistic
People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
Key Work Styles:
Self-Confidence
Social Orientation
Dependability
Optimism
Self-Control
Adaptability
Frequently Asked Questions About Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc Jockeys
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc Jockeys is £47,340. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £28,190, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £138,440 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc Jockeys typically aligns with Job Zone 4 (Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc Jockeys include: Database software, Microsoft Access, Zoom, Adobe Audition, Audion Laboratories VoxPro. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£28,190
Median Annual (Average):
£47,340
90th Percentile (Senior):
£138,440
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