Disc jockey

Announcers on radio, television and other media read news, conduct interviews and make other announcements or statements on radio, television, in theatres and other establishments or media.

• reading news and making other announcements on radio or television;
• introducing performers or interviewees and making announcements on radio, television or in theatres, nightclubs or other establishments;
• interviewing people in public, especially in radio and television broadcasts;
• studying background information to prepare for programmes or interviews;
• providing commentary on music and other matters such as weather and traffic conditions.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Announcer, news
• Announcer, radio
• Announcer, television
• Master of ceremonies (compère)
• Sports commentator