Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Radio Host Duties

 - study background information in order to prepare for programs or interviews
comment on music and other matters
- interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest
- discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners
- host civic, charitable, or promotional events that are broadcast over the radio
- make promotional appearances at public or private events in order to represent their employers
- operate control consoles; announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public - service information, and accept requests from listening audience
- keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions
- record commercials for later broadcast; locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows
- describe or demonstrate products that viewers may purchase through specific shows or in stores
- coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes
- attend press conferences in order to gather information for broadcast provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, and other events
- give network cues permitting selected stations to receive programs
- moderate panels or discussion shows on topics such as current affairs, art, or education

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