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Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

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

Typical education to startBachelor's degree
Job outlook2025–2035: -8%
Median pay$47,340 a year (2025)
Interest codeAES Artistic, Enterprising, Social

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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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High school courses that build toward it

  • English 11 · English

    Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

  • Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

    Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

  • Photography · Arts

    Builds communication and media skills, which this job uses.

  • Business Law · Career and Technical

    Builds law and government, which this job uses.

  • U.S. History · Social Studies

    Builds reading and writing, 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.

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