Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $47,340/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -5.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 2,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.
• Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
• Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.
• Record commercials for later broadcast.
• Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions.
What's the median pay for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys?
The median pay for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys is $47,340 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys?
Employment for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys is projected to change -5.5% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys?
About 2,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.