Broadcast announcer or radio DJ
Speaks or reads scripts such as news and ads on radio and TV, and may play music, introduce songs, and interview guests.
Will AI replace broadcast announcer or radio DJ jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 99 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 6% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Choose show content with producers based on audience tastes and requests
- Identify the station and open or close shows, using scripts or ad-libbing
- Comment on music and things like weather and traffic
What stays human
- Operate control consoles
- Make promotional appearances at events for your employer
- Read news flashes to tell audiences about important events
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: -7.6%. Typical pay: $47,340 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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