According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Operate control consoles. | 93% |
| Record commercials for later broadcast. | 89% |
| Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience. | 88% |
| Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews. | 87% |
| Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events. | 87% |
| Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts. | 86% |
| Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots. | 86% |
| Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public. | 86% |
| Write and edit video and scripts for broadcasts. | 84% |
| Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions. | 84% |
| Develop story lines for broadcasts. | 84% |
| Maintain organization of the music library. | 83% |
| Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions. | 82% |
| Locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows. | 82% |
| Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners. | 81% |
| Give network cues permitting selected stations to receive programs. | 81% |
| Coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes. | 78% |
| Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest. | 76% |
| Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, or other events. | 76% |
| Make promotional appearances at public or private events to represent their employers. | 76% |
| Host civic, charitable, or promotional events broadcast over television or radio. | 73% |
| Attend press conferences to gather information for broadcast. | 72% |
| Moderate panels or discussion shows on topics such as current affairs, art, or education. | 69% |
| Describe or demonstrate products that viewers may purchase through specific shows or in stores. | 65% |
