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    plan and rehearse shows.
    write and sometimes memorise scripts.
    liaise with other members of the production and technical teams.
    introduce and host programmes.
    interview guests in the studio, by telephone or on location.
    play music.
    read short news, traffic, sport or weather reports.
    provide links between programmes.
    read from a script or autocue, or improvise.
    in radio, 'drive' the desk and operate some of the technical equipment for recording and playback, using computers to cue up and play music and jingles
    keep the programme running to schedule, responding positively and quickly to problems or changes and improvising where necessary
    in television, keep in contact with the director and production team in the studio gallery, via ear-piece link
    meet with the production crew to assess or review a broadcast, and to plan the next one.