Announcers

Job Zone

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.90
Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.90
Operate control consoles.88
Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.87
Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.85
Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.84
Record commercials for later broadcast.84
Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions.83
Develop story lines for broadcasts.80
Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public.79
Write and edit video and scripts for broadcasts.76
Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest.76

Show all 24 →

Maintain organization of the music library.76
Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions.73
Make promotional appearances at public or private events to represent their employers.69
Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, or other events.67
Host civic, charitable, or promotional events broadcast over television or radio.62
Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners.62
Locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows.61
Coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes.61
Moderate panels or discussion shows on topics such as current affairs, art, or education.58
Give network cues permitting selected stations to receive programs.57
Attend press conferences to gather information for broadcast.56
Describe or demonstrate products that viewers may purchase through specific shows or in stores.54

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Speaking94
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening75
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension72
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Critical Thinking69
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Social Perceptiveness69
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Time Management56
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Learning53
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Writing53
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Complex Problem Solving50
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination50
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Judgment and Decision Making50
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Monitoring50
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Show all 35 →

Service Orientation50
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Persuasion47
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Negotiation38
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Instructing28
Teaching others how to do something.
Operation and Control28
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations Monitoring28
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Systems Evaluation28
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Learning Strategies25
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Management of Personnel Resources25
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Systems Analysis25
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Operations Analysis22
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Quality Control Analysis22
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Mathematics19
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Management of Financial Resources13
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Material Resources13
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Troubleshooting13
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Equipment Maintenance10
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection10
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Repairing6
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Programming3
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Technology Design3
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Science0
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Communications and Media95
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
English Language91
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Computers and Electronics71
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Telecommunications68
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Law and Government43
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Public Safety and Security41
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Administration and Management39
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Sales and Marketing39
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Customer and Personal Service38
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Education and Training38
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Production and Processing38
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Engineering and Technology32
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Show all 33 →

Fine Arts31
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
History and Archeology30
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Personnel and Human Resources28
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Administrative26
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Geography25
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Philosophy and Theology23
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Psychology21
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Transportation18
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Sociology and Anthropology17
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Mathematics16
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Economics and Accounting14
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Design11
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Therapy and Counseling9
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Mechanical7
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Physics6
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Biology5
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Building and Construction5
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Chemistry4
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Medicine and Dentistry4
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Food Production2
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Foreign Language2
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Oral Expression100
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Speech Clarity94
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Oral Comprehension75
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Speech Recognition75
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Written Comprehension72
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Originality69
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Written Expression69
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Fluency of Ideas66
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Selective Attention60
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Deductive Reasoning56
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning56
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Information Ordering53
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Show all 52 →

Near Vision53
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Problem Sensitivity53
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Category Flexibility50
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Memorization50
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Speed of Closure50
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Time Sharing50
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Auditory Attention38
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Perceptual Speed35
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Far Vision31
The ability to see details at a distance.
Flexibility of Closure31
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Control Precision28
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Trunk Strength28
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Hearing Sensitivity25
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Number Facility25
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Reaction Time25
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Visual Color Discrimination25
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Visualization25
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Arm-Hand Steadiness22
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Depth Perception22
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Finger Dexterity22
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual Dexterity22
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Mathematical Reasoning22
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Rate Control22
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Response Orientation16
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Sound Localization16
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Wrist-Finger Speed16
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Glare Sensitivity13
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Peripheral Vision13
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Spatial Orientation13
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Dynamic Strength10
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Explosive Strength10
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Extent Flexibility10
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Multilimb Coordination10
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Night Vision10
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Static Strength10
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Gross Body Coordination0
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Gross Body Equilibrium0
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Speed of Limb Movement0
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Stamina0
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Thinking Creatively92
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public86
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization85
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates85
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Getting Information81
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Documenting/Recording Information80
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events80
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems80
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge76
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work73
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Processing Information73
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships72
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Show all 41 →

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards70
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings70
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Working with Computers69
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People66
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others65
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Developing Objectives and Strategies62
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Scheduling Work and Activities57
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Developing and Building Teams56
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others53
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information51
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Analyzing Data or Information49
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Coaching and Developing Others42
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others42
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Training and Teaching Others42
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials40
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others40
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates39
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment32
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Selling or Influencing Others32
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment26
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Performing General Physical Activities26
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Performing Administrative Activities25
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Controlling Machines and Processes23
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Assisting and Caring for Others22
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources20
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Staffing Organizational Units15
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Handling and Moving Objects13
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment10
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment8
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Social Orientation78
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Self-Confidence76
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Dependability72
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Optimism65
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Self-Control64
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Adaptability62
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Stress Tolerance60
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Initiative56
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Attention to Detail53
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Cooperation52
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Integrity50
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Achievement Orientation46
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

Show all 19 →

Innovation41
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Tolerance for Ambiguity41
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Perseverance38
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Leadership Orientation37
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Sincerity33
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Intellectual Curiosity31
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Empathy29
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Artistic78
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Enterprising56
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Social42
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Conventional35
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Investigative17
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Realistic11
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

E-Mail
- Every day91%
Time Pressure
- Every day85%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day69%
- Once a week or more but not every day29%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day92%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important62%
- Very important29%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day65%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day67%
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others66%
- Contact with others most of the time16%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results58%
- Important results19%
- Moderate results14%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Very important24%
- Important14%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom35%
- Some freedom56%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Important24%

Show all 57 →

Spend Time Sitting
- Continually or almost continually30%
- More than half the time60%
Public Speaking
- Every day31%
- Once a week or more but not every day30%
- Once a month or more but not every week38%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom25%
- Some freedom48%
- Limited freedom18%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important22%
- Very important46%
- Important13%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours42%
- 40 hours47%
- Less than 40 hours11%
Level of Competition
- Extremely competitive31%
- Highly competitive17%
- Moderately competitive34%
- Slightly competitive18%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day40%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Once a year or more but not every month33%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day37%
- Once a month or more but not every week37%
- Never11%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important22%
- Very important32%
- Important19%
- Fairly important17%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious37%
- Very serious20%
- Fairly serious20%
- Not serious at all19%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility29%
- High responsibility14%
- Moderate responsibility38%
- No responsibility18%
Physical Proximity
- Moderately close (at arm's length)20%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)19%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)32%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Once a week or more but not every day22%
- Once a month or more but not every week53%
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a week or more but not every day33%
- Once a month or more but not every week26%
- Once a year or more but not every month40%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Once a month or more but not every week24%
- Once a year or more but not every month45%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Extremely important22%
- Important17%
- Fairly important17%
- Not important at all35%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually29%
- Less than half the time24%
- Never39%
Degree of Automation
- Highly automated21%
- Moderately automated25%
- Slightly automated45%
Spend Time Standing
- About half the time28%
- Less than half the time63%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually18%
- Less than half the time50%
- Never19%
Conflict Situations
- Once a week or more but not every day19%
- Once a year or more but not every month31%
- Never30%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Once a month or more but not every week47%
- Once a year or more but not every month24%
- Never19%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Once a month or more but not every week38%
- Once a year or more but not every month32%
- Never19%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Once a month or more but not every week36%
- Once a year or more but not every month62%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- High responsibility20%
- Limited responsibility23%
- No responsibility45%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Less than half the time74%
- Never17%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
- Never51%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Once a month or more but not every week27%
- Never62%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Less than half the time21%
- Never70%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never74%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Never82%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never82%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a month or more but not every week19%
- Never75%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Once a year or more but not every month19%
- Never71%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never81%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
- Never72%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)11%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)87%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Never91%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Less than half the time18%
- Never82%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Never90%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Never90%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never91%
Exposed to High Places
- Never100%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never100%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never99%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Bachelor’s degree
Some college, no degree
High school diploma or equivalent

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Data base user interface and query software
Database software, Microsoft Access, Program logging software
Video conferencing software
Zoom
Music or sound editing software
Adobe Audition, Audion Laboratories VoxPro, Avid Technology Pro Tools
Word processing software
Burli Software Burli Newsroom System, Microsoft Word
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Dalet Digital Media Systems Dalet Media Life
Enterprise application integration software
Enterprise application integration EAI software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Analytical or scientific software
Statistical processing software
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
Report news to the public.
Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.
Gather information for news stories.
Edit written materials.
Perform for recordings.
Maintain logs of production activities.
Determine presentation subjects or content.
Interview others for news or entertainment purposes.
Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.
Organize informational materials.
Promote products, activities, or organizations.

Show all 15 →

Host events.
Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology