Radio-Television Announcer Job Description

RADIO-TELEVISION ANNOUNCER SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

The Radio/TV Announcer presents music, news, sports, and commentary, and conducts on-air interviews on these topics or other events.

RADIO-TELEVISION ANNOUNCER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Present recorded music, news, sports, and commentary/editorial material, interspersing with a variety of ads/commercials in accordance with Federal, state, and local regulations and industry guidelines.
• Present public service announcements (time, weather, and important news).
• Select (and, at times, develop) program content; write scripts for advertising and news reports, as necessary.
• Represent the station/website at community activities and public events, as needed.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Station Manager. Works closely with the Production Manager and Production staff.

RADIO-TELEVISION ANNOUNCER QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree in communications, broadcasting, or journalism is required. Excellent poise, a pleasing voice, professional demeanor and appearance, and personality are required. Good diction and correct English usage are very important.

RADIO-TELEVISION ANNOUNCER PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to communicate orally with the public, management, and coworkers, both individually and in front of groups or audiences, is crucial. Regular use of the telephone, microphones, cameras, and email for communication is essential.

Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, announcing, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.

No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment, such as computers, mobile devices (cellphones, etc.), copiers/scanners, and fax machines.

Good reasoning ability is needed to understand and communicate a wide range of problems to the public. Must be able to learn, reason, and make decisions; must be capable of accommodating or encouraging change. Must be able to understand and use words well to help process, understand, and express ideas or information. Must perform well in pressure situations (at the site of breaking news, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work in front of a microphone or at a console or computer.