Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 10 (42%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 12 (50%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 2 (8%)

• Record commercials for later broadcast.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Develop story lines for broadcasts.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Host civic, charitable, or promotional events broadcast over television or radio.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Write and edit video and scripts for broadcasts.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Maintain organization of the music library.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Give network cues permitting selected stations to receive programs.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, or other events.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Attend press conferences to gather information for broadcast.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Moderate panels or discussion shows on topics such as current affairs, art, or education.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Describe or demonstrate products that viewers may purchase through specific shows or in stores.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Operate control consoles.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Make promotional appearances at public or private events to represent their employers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task