# 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. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests. - Code: 27-3011.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 27-3011) - Family: [Arts, Design, Media & Sports](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-27), one of its 45 occupations - Tasks: 24 tasks (16 core and 8 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3011.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/27-3011.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Operate control consoles. Core task · Task 3934 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 2. Record commercials for later broadcast. Core task · Task 3937 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 3. Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience. Core task · Task 3935 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 4. Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews. Core task · Task 3928 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2016 5. Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events. Core task · Task 3925 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 6. Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts. Core task · Task 20887 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, July 2016 7. Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots. Core task · Task 3924 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 8. Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public. Core task · Task 3927 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 9. Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions. Core task · Task 3929 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, July 2016 10. Develop story lines for broadcasts. Core task · Task 20888 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 11. Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners. Core task · Task 3931 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 12. Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest. Core task · Task 3930 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 13. Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, or other events. Core task · Task 3942 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 14. Make promotional appearances at public or private events to represent their employers. Core task · Task 3933 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 15. Host civic, charitable, or promotional events broadcast over television or radio. Core task · Task 3932 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 16. Attend press conferences to gather information for broadcast. Core task · Task 3941 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 17. Write and edit video and scripts for broadcasts. Supplemental task · Task 20889 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 18. Maintain organization of the music library. Supplemental task · Task 20890 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 19. Locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows. Supplemental task · Task 3938 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2016 20. Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions. Supplemental task · Task 3936 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 21. Give network cues permitting selected stations to receive programs. Supplemental task · Task 3943 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 22. Coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes. Supplemental task · Task 3940 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 23. Moderate panels or discussion shows on topics such as current affairs, art, or education. Supplemental task · Task 3944 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2016 24. Describe or demonstrate products that viewers may purchase through specific shows or in stores. 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