27-3011.00

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.

2.3OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 18% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 10% probability of automation for this role
paper →
18%
of jobs safer
840
jobs riskier than this
-5.5%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

AI voice synthesis tools like ElevenLabs can clone broadcast-quality voices, and AI content generators can script show segments, directly threatening the production and voice work that announcers do. Live event commentary, personality-driven DJ sets, breaking news ad-libbing, and audience relationship-building are authenticity-dependent functions harder to automate. Between 2025 and 2027 this role faces significant disruption; AI voice cloning is already used in podcast production, and headcount in radio will continue shrinking as AI handles syndicated and overnight programming.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$45,680
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-5.5%
Declining
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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23% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →