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Automation Squad

Role

AI for Radio DJs

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · O*NET 27-3011.00 · Job Zone 4 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

11 of 17tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

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The tools this job actually uses

17 documented for this occupation. Showing 17, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

  • Microsoft Accesshot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
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  • Zoomhot
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  • Enterprise application integration EAI software
  • Program logging software
  • Statistical processing software
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What this job involves

24 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 24.

  1. Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
  2. Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
  3. Operate control consoles.
  4. Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.
  5. Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
  6. Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.
  7. Record commercials for later broadcast.
  8. Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions.
  9. Develop story lines for broadcasts.
  10. Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public.
  11. Write and edit video and scripts for broadcasts.
  12. Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest.
  13. Maintain organization of the music library.
  14. Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions.
  15. Make promotional appearances at public or private events to represent their employers.
  16. Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, or other events.
  17. Host civic, charitable, or promotional events broadcast over television or radio.
  18. Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners.
  19. Locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows.
  20. Coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes.
  21. Moderate panels or discussion shows on topics such as current affairs, art, or education.
  22. Give network cues permitting selected stations to receive programs.
  23. Attend press conferences to gather information for broadcast.
  24. Describe or demonstrate products that viewers may purchase through specific shows or in stores.
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