radio announcer
Speaks over airwaves
A radio announcer is someone who speaks on radio broadcasts—introducing programs, reading news, presenting music, or delivering commentary.
The term covers disc jockeys, news readers, sports commentators, and hosts of talk shows.
The radio announcer's voice became familiar to millions during the evening broadcast.
Audio input device
- on-airCurrently being broadcast
- airwavesRadio frequency spectrum
- stationFixed stopping point
- transmitterSignal-emitting device
frequency · FM · AM · live · show · program · segment · call-in
Music mixer performer
- playlistArranged media collection
- request linePhone queue for dedications
- dedicationsFormal expressions of honor
- hitsBlows or successes
Article titles in newspapers
- bulletinBrief public announcement
- newscastBroadcast of current events
- updateNew version or information
- breakingComing apart suddenly
correspondent · anchor · coverage · report · alert · newsreader · news brief · news desk
Compellingly attractive to others
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- wittyCleverly humorous
- enthusiasticShowing intense eager enjoyment
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
entertaining · affable · lively · personable · spontaneous · quick-witted · improvisational · bantering
Real-time event narration
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
- color commentatorBroadcast voice adding context
- halftimeMidpoint break in games
- scoreboardGame progress display
sideline · replay · call · crowd noise · game recap · highlights · pregame · postgame
Choice of words
- intonationPitch variation in speech
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- timbreSound's distinctive character
- projectionSomething that extends outward
enunciation · clarity · modulation · pitch · resonance · inflection · pronunciation · patter
microphone
Audio input device
transmitter · frequency · FM · AM · live · show · program · segment · call-in · listener
DJ
Music mixer performer
- playlistArranged media collection
- request linePhone queue for dedications
- dedicationsFormal expressions of honor
hits · countdown · intro · outro · segue · liner · morning show
headlines
Article titles in newspapers
- bulletinBrief public announcement
- newscastBroadcast of current events
- updateNew version or information
breaking · correspondent · anchor · coverage · report · alert · newsreader · news brief · news desk
charismatic
Compellingly attractive to others
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- wittyCleverly humorous
- enthusiasticShowing intense eager enjoyment
animated · entertaining · affable · lively · personable · spontaneous · quick-witted · improvisational · bantering · relatable
play-by-play
Real-time event narration
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
- color commentatorBroadcast voice adding context
- halftimeMidpoint break in games
scoreboard · sideline · replay · call · crowd noise · game recap · highlights · pregame · postgame · stadium
diction
Choice of words
- intonationPitch variation in speech
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- timbreSound's distinctive character
projection · enunciation · clarity · modulation · pitch · resonance · inflection · pronunciation · patter · baritone
- radiocrystal set, AM, FM, news broadcast, AM/FM
- radio jobsDJ, disc jockey, talk show host, on-air personality, newscaster
- Sportscasterssportscaster, play-by-play, color commentator, analyst, play caller
- Old Jobsblacksmith, farrier, wheelwright, chandler, apothecary
- Radio Talkcall-in show, news talk, sports talk
- vocalistssinger, vocalist, soloist, songstress, songster
radio announcerradio listener
One who hears broadcasts
radio producer · sound engineer · studio audience · silent partner
radio announcermime
Wordless expressive performer
newspaper columnist · sign language interpreter · social media influencer · telegraph operator · podcaster
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