Radio announcers report the news, weather and sports, introduce songs and host live interviews with musical artists and special guests. Radio broadcasters must have strong oratory skills and effective communication skills so listeners tune into their station.
When interviewing for a radio announcer job, expect questions about previous broadcasting experience and your ability to create effective commentary. The hiring manager might ask you to read a brief commercial or announcement to hear your tone and evaluate your presentation style.
Broadcasting Experience
Radio announcers usually have broadcasting experience at other networks or in academic settings. As a result, expect radio interview questions about your ability to quickly read newswires, formulate commentary, introduce prerecorded programs,
issue public service announcements, host live interviews and create music play lists. The interviewer might ask, “What type of experience do you have in the broadcasting industry?” or “What responsibilities have you had as a radio announcer in previous broadcasting roles?”
Communication Skills
The hiring manager will likely ask about your communication strengths. She might ask, “How do you effectively relay information to listeners?” or “How do you conduct live interviews?” You might answer these questions with specific examples from previous experiences.
Discuss your ability to captivate listeners with interesting commentary and draw in listeners with enthusiastic and entertaining live interviews. You want to persuade the hiring manager that you have the personality and charisma to reach listeners and keep them from switching to other channels, according to Betterteam, who offers a list of interviewer questions to ask broadcasters.
