2656-Announcers on radio, television and other media

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Announcers on radio, television and other media
ISCO Code: 
2656
Job Description: 
Announcers on radio, television and other media read news bulletins, conduct interviews, and make other announcements or introductions on radio, television, and in theatres and other establishments or media
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • (a) reading news bulletins and making other announcements on radio or television
  • (b) introducing performing artists or persons being interviewed, and making related announcements on radio, television, or in theatres, night-clubs and other establishments
  • (c) interviewing persons in public, especially on radio and television
  • (d) studying background information in order to prepare for programs or interviews
  • (e) commenting on music and other matters , such as weather or traffic conditions.
Inclusions: 

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Radio announcer
- Television announcer
- News anchor
- Sports announcer

Exclusions: 

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
Journalist- 2642

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