Announcers at large stations usually specialize in sports or weather, or in general news, and may be called newscasters or anchors. Some are news analysts. In small stations, one announcer may do everything. Weathercasters, also called weather reporters or meteorologists, report and forecast weather conditions. They gather information from national satellite weather services, wire services, and other local and regional weather bureaus.
Sportscasters select, write, and deliver the sports news.
This may include interviews with sports personalities and live coverage of games played. Broadcast news analysts, called commentators, present news stories and also interpret them and discuss how they may affect the Nation or listeners personally. Show hosts and hostesses interview guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest. They may ask questions of contestants, or manage play of games to enable contestants to win prizes. Announcers frequently participate in community activities.