1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 2 Professionals >> 25 Social, Arts and Miscellaneous Professionals >> 253 Artists and Related Professionals >> 2539 Media Presenters >> 2539-11 Radio Presenter

2539-11	Radio Presenter
	Radio Announcer

Prepares and presents news, sports and other information, conducts interviews and introduces music, performances or special events on radio.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

Tasks Include:

introduces programs, music, entertainment items, guests or celebrities
prepares and reads news bulletins and makes special announcements
provides commentary for sports and other events
adjusts production equipment and plays music and advertisements
presents opinions on sports, politics, social or economic matters
reads advertisements or introduces and announces sponsored items
may announce or commentate at sporting or special events, or introduce entertainment such as live or recorded music at entertainment venues

Specialisations:
Disc Jockey