Newscaster Career

*A job as a Newscaster falls under the broader career category of Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys : 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.


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Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockey Career

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Bachelor's Degree usually needed for this career