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Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

Hosts and announces on radio, TV, podcasts and live events.

Typical education to startHigh school diploma or equivalent
Job outlook2025–2035: +4%
Interest codeAEC Artistic, Enterprising, Conventional

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Broadcasters host shows, announce sports and events, interview guests and read news. Many also write, produce and edit their own segments and podcasts.

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The guide checks the courses against your plan, with things to try each year. Free account needed.

High school courses that build toward it

  • English 10 · English

    Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

  • Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

    Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

  • Entrepreneurship · Career and Technical

    Builds sales and marketing, which this job uses.

  • Physical Education · Health and PE

    Builds working with customers and clients, which this job uses.

  • Photography · Arts

    Builds communication and media skills, which this job uses.

  • Statistics · Math

    Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.