The voices of radio bring a station’s call letters to life, hooking listeners and drawing ratings for those stations that are personality-driven. DJs and program hosts spin verbal magic, whether it’s between musical sets, as part of a morning or afternoon drive team or as hosts of programs designed to inform, provoke, entertain or enlighten the listening audience.

At smaller stations, announcers are often hired for part-time on-air work with other duties such as board operator, answering the phone, and making in-person appearances.

Many on-air jobs are earned by hard working individuals who love the industry.