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Will AI replace broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys?AI replacement risk 64% and how the work is changing

United States Writing & Media Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$47,340
25th–75th pct. $35,360–$75,480
Top pay (est.)
$180,000
Top 10% $138,440
Pay in 5 years
$52,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$57,700est.
$49,600–$67,000
Outlook score
33/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
64%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
−7.6%
2,000 openings / yr

Will AI replace Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys? AI replacement risk

64%
High
Ranked #692 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Key skills

Speaking
4.1
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.8
Coordination
3.4
Time Management
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Communications and Media
5.3
English Language
4.7
Computers and Electronics
3.9
Telecommunications
3.3
Customer and Personal Service
2.7
Law and Government
2.3
Education and Training
2.2
Public Safety and Security
2.1

What the work involves

Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesThinking CreativelyUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

Speech ClarityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionOriginality

Education of workers

Some college
30%
High school diploma
27%
Master's degree
5%
Associate's degree
2%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
55%
3–6 months
17%
4–10 years
13%
6–12 months
8%
1–3 months
4%
1–2 years
1%

Related work experience

1–2 years
18%
2–4 years
18%
4–6 years
15%
Up to 1 month
9%
6–8 years
8%
3–6 months
7%
None
3%
6–12 months
2%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.