Announcers are expected to stay updated on current events, industry trends, and relevant subject matters. They conduct research to gather background information, understand the context of the content they are presenting, and provide accurate and up-to-date information to the audience. These announcers work in radio and television broadcasting. They deliver news updates, introduce programs, provide commentary, and conduct interviews. Broadcast announcers can specialize in specific genres such as news, sports, weather, or entertainment.