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Positive Apsects to Being a Radio Announcer

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“Radio reaches more than 68% of U.S. consumers ages 12 and older on an average day.” (newsgeneration.com, 2014) I selected a career in radio because I love listening to and being around music, I love meeting new people, and I love journalism. Radio announcer’s present music and news and some may provide input on topics or interview guests. Some announcers act as emcees or DJ’s during events hosted by the radio station or during other events like at weddings, parties, or clubs. Announcers announce station programming information, the weather, the time, and commercials. (BLS.gov, 2014) “Radio represents nearly one quarter of the time Americans, Adults ages 18 to 64, spend with media each day.” (newsgeneration.com, 2014) Announcers need to keep up with current topics and will sometimes have to research topics so that they can talk about them later on their shows. Radio announcers also make promotional appearances at public or private events such as concerts. (BLS.gov, 2014) “242 million people listen to the radio each week” (newsgeneration.com, 2014) Radio announcers may also work the studios equipment, air advertisements, and other recorded material. At many radio stations, announcers do much of the work usually done by editors and broadcast technicians, such as broadcasting program schedules, commercials, and public service announcements. (BLS.gov, 2014) With a career in radio one would have a positive work environment. There are different shifts in the radio business and

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