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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Radio and Television Announcers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Communications and Media90
2.English Language83
3.Telecommunications67
4.Computers and Electronics62
5.Customer and Personal Service59
6.Administration and Management46
7.Sales and Marketing43
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
90
68
Write a thank you noteBe a radio disk jockeyWrite a novel
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
83
65
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
67
47
Dial a phoneInstall a satellite TV dish"Develop a new, world-wide telecommunications network"
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
62
59
Operate a VCR to watch a pre-recorded training tapeUse a word processorCreate a program to scan computer disks for viruses
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
59
49
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
46
39
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
43
39
Sell cakes at a bake saleCall a list of clients to introduce them to a new product lineDevelop a marketing plan for a nationwide telephone system