Typical Tasks
Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest.
Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
Make promotional appearances at public or private events to represent their employers.
Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Social
Working with people
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Expected Knowledge
Communications and Media
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 Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Common Activities
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
