Broadcast Clerk (Station)
ほうそうがかり（えき）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Transportation and Postal Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Passenger and Freight Clerks
Summary
A job that operates broadcasting equipment at railway stations to provide train arrival/departure announcements, safety information, user guidance, emergency broadcasts, etc.
Description
Broadcast clerks (station) operate the station's broadcasting equipment to provide train departure and arrival announcements, transfer guidance, lost property announcements, safety alerts, and disaster broadcasts in emergencies. During shifts, they conduct scheduled broadcasts based on the timetable (schedule), and in the event of accidents or safety anomalies, they quickly and accurately select and broadcast scripts. While scripts are mostly standardized, flexible judgment and expressive skills are required for emergencies or multilingual broadcasts. They collaborate with other station staff and clerks to support smooth station operations.
Future Outlook
While the introduction of automated broadcasting is progressing, the role of manual broadcasts for emergency responses and multilingual announcements will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Can speak calmly / Emphasizes accuracy / Has a clear and audible voice / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Station Staff → Assistant Station Master → Deputy Station Master → Station Master
Required Skills
Announcement Skills / Broadcast Equipment Operation / Emergency Broadcast / Train Timetable Understanding / Vocal Skills (Accuracy)
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / Communication Skills (Multilingual) / Foreign Language Broadcasting / Railway Operations Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because adaptive broadcasts are required during passenger confusion or emergencies. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because broadcasting mistakes can lead to passenger confusion and safety risks. |
| Communication Skills | To accurately convey information to many passengers via broadcasts. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because stress tolerance is required for broadcasting tasks during crowded times or emergencies. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Broadcast content is mainly based on prescribed scripts, with little original analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is low as it involves reading predetermined scripts. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly grasping departure times, no need for advanced numerical analysis. |
Aliases
- Station Announcement Clerk
- Station Broadcast Clerk
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