# Tasks & work activities — sports journalist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-3011.00 (Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2642; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.
- **[Core]** Develop story lines for broadcasts.
- **[Core]** Write and edit video and scripts for broadcasts.
- **[Supplemental]** Maintain organization of the music library.
- **[Core]** Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.
- **[Core]** Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
- **[Core]** Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public.
- **[Core]** Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
- **[Core]** Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions.
- **[Core]** Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest.
- **[Supplemental]** Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners.
- **[Core]** Host civic, charitable, or promotional events broadcast over television or radio.
- **[Core]** Make promotional appearances at public or private events to represent their employers.
- **[Core]** Operate control consoles.
- **[Core]** Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
- **[Core]** Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions.
- **[Core]** Record commercials for later broadcast.
- **[Core]** Locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows.
- **[Supplemental]** Describe or demonstrate products that viewers may purchase through specific shows or in stores.
- **[Core]** Coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes.
- **[Core]** Attend press conferences to gather information for broadcast.
- **[Core]** Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, or other events.
- **[Supplemental]** Give network cues permitting selected stations to receive programs.
- **[Supplemental]** Moderate panels or discussion shows on topics such as current affairs, art, or education.

## Detailed work activities

- Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
- Determine presentation subjects or content.
- Edit written materials.
- Gather information for news stories.
- Host events.
- Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
- Interview others for news or entertainment purposes.
- Maintain logs of production activities.
- Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
- Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.
- Organize informational materials.
- Perform for recordings.
- Promote products, activities, or organizations.
- Report news to the public.
- Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.