Talk on radio or television. May interview guests, act as master of ceremonies, read news flashes, identify station by giving call letters, or announce song title and artist.

Other names for Radio and Television Announcers: Radio Disk Jockey (Radio DJ), Radio Host, Radio Performer, Radio Personality, Radio Sportscaster, Radio Television Announcer (Radio TV Announcer), Reporter, Show Host or Hostess, Sports Analyst, Sports Anchor, Sports Announcer, Sports Broadcaster, Sports Commentator, Sports Director, Sports Journalist, Sports Reporter, Sportscaster, Staff Announcer, Talk Show Host, Television Announcer (TV Announcer), Television Host (TV Host), Television News Anchor (TV News Anchor), Television Reporter, Voice Over Announcer, Voice-Over Talent, Weather Anchor, Weather Reporter, Weathercaster, Anchor, Announcer, Broadcaster, Broadcasting Specialist, Commercial Announcer, Community Liaison, Disc Jockey, FM Announcer, Game Show Host or Hostess, Host, Host/Hostess, Managing Editor, Meteorologist, Morning News Anchor, Morning Show Host, Music Director, Music Journalist, News Anchor, News Broadcaster, News Director, News Reporter, Newscaster, On-Air Announcer, On-Air Personality, Producer, Program Director, Program Host, Radio Announcer, Radio Artist, Radio Broadcaster, Radio Disc Jockey,

• Prepare and deliver news, sports, and/or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.
• Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
• Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, using memorized or read scripts, and/or ad-libs.
• Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public.
• Study background information in order to prepare for programs or interviews.
• Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions.
• Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest.
• Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners.
• Host civic, charitable, or promotional events that are broadcast over television or radio.
• Make promotional appearances at public or private events in order to represent their employers.
• Operate control consoles.
• Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
• Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions.
• Record commercials for later broadcast.
• Locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows.
• Describe or demonstrate products that viewers may purchase through specific shows or in stores.
• Coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes.
• Attend press conferences in order to gather information for broadcast.
• Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, and other events.
• Give network cues permitting selected stations to receive programs.
• Moderate panels or discussion shows on topics such as current affairs, art, or education.