What qualities in your opinion, makes a Radio Announcer or DJ really good?

Question

What qualities in your opinion, makes a Radio Announcer or DJ really good?

Answer 1

Someone who speaks to you, not down to you. I dislike most morning shows, because they use the approach of "We're hip and you're not, so we're going to degrade and humiliate." I love a good wit, and also a host who makes themselves the butt of the jokes, rather than the listener.

In rock, there were quite a few I liked on the radio because you could tell they were enjoying the music as much as you were.

Answer 2

The ability to relate with their audience in a personal way that makes it seem as if the DJ is a friend.

Answer 3

The quality of the voice is a must, and often that's something given at birth. Other than a good-sounding voice, a good DJ is able to speak clearly and articulate well, and talk "on their feet" (able to improvise and make it sound natural). The best DJs in the world love what they do, and it's reflected in their work. If it's something you're interested in, you should try applying for a position at a nearby campus station or hometown radio station...they might have something available, and even if it's an internship, that'll get your feet in the door for future opportunities. Good fortune!

Answer 4

Some one who who is fun and upbeat in their voice using it to welcome and make comfortable the listener, while entertaining to listener.

Usually it would be compared to the person everyone wants to be around at the party who happens to be spinning some songs occasionally

Answer 5

they have a nice voice and are funny