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Radio and Television Announcers

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

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Parachute skills

  1. Communicate well, in person - People (4.88)
  2. Speak - People (4.75)
  3. Imagine - Data (4.61)
  4. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.61)
  5. Listen - People (4.25)
  6. Study, observe - Data (4.05)
  7. Pay attention to details - Data (4.04)
  8. Interview, draw out - People (3.97)
  9. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.95)
  10. Follow through, get things done - People (3.94)
  11. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.79)
  12. Use my brain - Data (3.75)
  13. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.69)
  14. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.67)
  15. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.63)
  16. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Speaking (4.75)
  2. Active Listening (4.12)
  3. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  5. Social Perceptiveness (3.50)
  6. Time Management (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.88)
  2. Speech Clarity (4.75)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.25)
  4. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  5. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  6. Written Expression (3.63)
  7. Originality (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.68)
  2. Integrity (4.44)
  3. Stress Tolerance (4.30)
  4. Initiative (4.22)
  5. Self Control (4.17)
  6. Cooperation (4.08)
  7. Attention to Detail (4.04)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.03)
  9. Independence (4.01)
  10. Innovation (3.95)
  11. Persistence (3.94)
  12. Achievement/Effort (3.93)
  13. Social Orientation (3.79)
  14. Concern for Others (3.69)
  15. Leadership (3.67)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Thinking Creatively (4.61)
  2. Getting Information (4.59)
  3. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.26)
  4. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.19)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.05)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.02)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.97)
  8. Interacting With Computers (3.97)
  9. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.90)
  10. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.84)
  11. Processing Information (3.82)
  12. Analyzing Data or Information (3.80)
  13. Documenting/Recording Information (3.77)
  14. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.65)
  15. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.50)
  1. Rehearse Role From Script (4.61)
  2. Collect Details For Stories Or Articles (4.59)
  3. Communicate Visually Or Verbally (4.26)
  4. Make Presentations (4.26)
  5. Broadcast Weather Forecast Over Television Or Radio (4.19)
  6. Demonstrate Goods Or Services (4.19)
  7. Present Commentary Or News In Broadcast Medium (4.19)
  8. Observe Signal Light On Switchboard (4.05)
  9. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (4.02)
  10. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.97)
  11. Use Public Speaking Techniques (3.97)
  12. Use Journalistic Interviewing Techniques (3.97)
  13. Maintain Daily Logs Or Records (3.77)