{ "batch": "1863-broadcast-announcers-and-radio-disc-jockeys-how-to-start", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1863_broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys_how_to_start_onet_27_3011_00_overview", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00): job_overview", "summary": "Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media.", "body": "Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1863-broadcast-announcers-and-radio-disc-jockeys-how-to-start", "subject": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "craft.studio" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1863_broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys_how_to_start_onet_27_3011_00_wages", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00): Money.pricing", "summary": "O*NET reports median wages for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys of $22.76 per hour and $47,340 per year, with the 2025 employment estimate at 21,800 employees.", "body": "O*NET reports median wages for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys of $22.76 per hour and $47,340 per year, with the 2025 employment estimate at 21,800 employees.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $22.76 hourly, $47,340 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $22.76 hourly, $47,340 annual", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1863-broadcast-announcers-and-radio-disc-jockeys-how-to-start", "subject": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00)", "topic": "Money.pricing", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1863_broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys_how_to_start_onet_27_3011_00_jobzone", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00): job_overview", "summary": "O*NET places broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys at Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed, with a required SVP range of 7.0 to less than 8.0, indicating a considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed.", "body": "O*NET places broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys at Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed, with a required SVP range of 7.0 to less than 8.0, indicating a considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed\n\nEducation\nMost of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.\n\nRelated Experience\nA considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.\n\nJob Training\nEmployees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.\n\nJob Zone Examples\n\n[SVP] Range\n(7.0 to < 8.0)”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed\n\nEducation\nMost of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.\n\nRelated Experience\nA considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.\n\nJob Training\nEmployees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.\n\nJob Zone Examples\n\n[SVP] Range\n(7.0 to < 8.0)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1863-broadcast-announcers-and-radio-disc-jockeys-how-to-start", "subject": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "craft.studio" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1863_broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys_how_to_start_onet_27_3011_00_education", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00): job_overview", "summary": "O*NET reports that respondents said a bachelor's degree is required for some jobs, some college with no degree is required for some jobs, and a high school diploma or equivalent is required for some jobs.", "body": "O*NET reports that respondents said a bachelor's degree is required for some jobs, some college with no degree is required for some jobs, and a high school diploma or equivalent is required for some jobs.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:\n\n- Bachelor's degree required for some jobs\n- Some college, no degree required for some jobs\n- High school diploma or equivalent required for some jobs”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:\n\n- Bachelor's degree required for some jobs\n- Some college, no degree required for some jobs\n- High school diploma or equivalent required for some jobs", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1863-broadcast-announcers-and-radio-disc-jockeys-how-to-start", "subject": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "craft.studio" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1863_broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys_how_to_start_onet_27_3011_00_certification", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00): job_overview", "summary": "O*NET's Training & Credentials section for SOC 27-3011.00 lists no mandatory state license or nationally recognized certification; it offers only a state training selector, a local training ZIP-code field, and links to find certifications nationwide.", "body": "O*NET's Training & Credentials section for SOC 27-3011.00 lists no mandatory state license or nationally recognized certification; it offers only a state training selector, a local training ZIP-code field, and links to find certifications nationwide.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Training & Credentials\n\nState training\nSelect a State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming American Samoa Guam Northern Mariana Islands Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Go\n\nLocal training\n\nZIP Code Go\n\nCertifications\n\n[Find certifications nationwide](/link/localcert/27-3011.00)\n\nState licenses\nSelect a State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming American Samoa Guam Northern Mariana Islands Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Go”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Training & Credentials\n\nState training\nSelect a State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming American Samoa Guam Northern Mariana Islands Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Go\n\nLocal training\n\nZIP Code Go\n\nCertifications\n\n[Find certifications nationwide](/link/localcert/27-3011.00)\n\nState licenses\nSelect a State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming American Samoa Guam Northern Mariana Islands Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Go", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1863-broadcast-announcers-and-radio-disc-jockeys-how-to-start", "subject": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "craft.studio" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1863_broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys_how_to_start_onet_27_3011_00_skills", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00): job_overview", "summary": "O*NET lists the occupation's essential skills as Speaking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Writing, Monitoring, and Active Learning.", "body": "O*NET lists the occupation's essential skills as Speaking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Writing, Monitoring, and Active Learning.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Essential Skills\n\n- **Speaking** — Talking to others to convey information effectively.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Active Listening** — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Reading Comprehension** — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Critical Thinking** — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Active Learning** — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Writing** — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Monitoring** — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Essential Skills\n\n- **Speaking** — Talking to others to convey information effectively.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Active Listening** — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Reading Comprehension** — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Critical Thinking** — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Active Learning** — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Writing** — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Monitoring** — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1863-broadcast-announcers-and-radio-disc-jockeys-how-to-start", "subject": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "craft.studio" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1863_broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys_how_to_start_onet_27_3011_00_knowledge", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00): job_overview", "summary": "O*NET lists the occupation's knowledge areas as Communications and Media, English Language, Computers and Electronics, and Telecommunications.", "body": "O*NET lists the occupation's knowledge areas as Communications and Media, English Language, Computers and Electronics, and Telecommunications.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Knowledge\nAll 4 displayed\n\n- **Communications and Media** — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **English Language** — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Computers and Electronics** — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Telecommunications** — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Knowledge\nAll 4 displayed\n\n- **Communications and Media** — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **English Language** — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Computers and Electronics** — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.\n\n[Related occupations]\n\n- **Telecommunications** — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1863-broadcast-announcers-and-radio-disc-jockeys-how-to-start", "subject": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "craft.studio" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1863_broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys_how_to_start_onet_27_3011_00_training_experience", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00): job_overview", "summary": "O*NET states that employees in this occupation usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.", "body": "O*NET states that employees in this occupation usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Job Training\nEmployees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Job Training\nEmployees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1863-broadcast-announcers-and-radio-disc-jockeys-how-to-start", "subject": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "craft.studio" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1863_broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys_how_to_start_onet_27_3011_00_job_outlook", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00): job_overview", "summary": "O*NET reports a projected growth of Decline (-1% or lower) and projected job openings of 2,000 for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys over the 2025-2035 decade.", "body": "O*NET reports a projected growth of Decline (-1% or lower) and projected job openings of 2,000 for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys over the 2025-2035 decade.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Projected growth (2025-2035)\n\nDecline (-1% or lower)\n\nProjected job openings (2025-2035)\n\n2,000”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine / U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Projected growth (2025-2035)\n\nDecline (-1% or lower)\n\nProjected job openings (2025-2035)\n\n2,000", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1863-broadcast-announcers-and-radio-disc-jockeys-how-to-start", "subject": "Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys (O*NET SOC 27-3011.00)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1863_broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys_how_to_start_patreon_fees_platform_5", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Money.fees", "summary": "On Patreon, the Commerce platform fee is a flat fee of 5% of the processed transaction amount, the same regardless of the membership platform plan.", "body": "On Patreon, the Commerce platform fee is a flat fee of 5% of the processed transaction amount, the same regardless of the membership platform plan.\n\nWhat Patreon (creator help center) actually says:\n\n“The platform fee covers use of Commerce and is a flat fee of **5% of the processed transaction amount**. The platform fee is the same regardless of your membership platform plan.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/15458893135501-How-payments-reach-you", "last_verified": "2026-10-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon (creator help center)", "evidence_quote": "The platform fee covers use of Commerce and is a flat fee of **5% of the processed transaction amount**. The platform fee is the same regardless of your membership platform plan.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1863-broadcast-announcers-and-radio-disc-jockeys-how-to-start", "subject": "Patreon creator fees", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "patreon", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1863_broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys_how_to_start_patreon_fees_processing_usd", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Money.fees", "summary": "For creators receiving payments in USD, Patreon applies a flat payment processing rate of 2.9% + $0.30 per commerce transaction.", "body": "For creators receiving payments in USD, Patreon applies a flat payment processing rate of 2.9% + $0.30 per commerce transaction.\n\nWhat Patreon (creator help center) actually says:\n\n“If you receive payments in USD, there is a flat processing rate of **2.9% + $0.30** per commerce transaction.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/15458893135501-How-payments-reach-you", "last_verified": "2026-10-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon (creator help center)", "evidence_quote": "If you receive payments in USD, there is a flat processing rate of **2.9% + $0.30** per commerce transaction.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1863-broadcast-announcers-and-radio-disc-jockeys-how-to-start", "subject": "Patreon creator fees", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "patreon", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1863_broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys_how_to_start_patreon_fees_currency_2_5", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Money.fees", "summary": "Patreon applies a 2.5% currency conversion fee on all payments made in a currency other than the creator's payout currency, applied to the total amount processed including sales tax.", "body": "Patreon applies a 2.5% currency conversion fee on all payments made in a currency other than the creator's payout currency, applied to the total amount processed including sales tax.\n\nWhat Patreon (creator help center) actually says:\n\n“We apply a 2.5% currency conversion fee on all payments made in a currency other than your payout currency. All fees will be reflected in your payout currency.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/15458893135501-How-payments-reach-you", "last_verified": "2026-10-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon (creator help center)", "evidence_quote": "We apply a 2.5% currency conversion fee on all payments made in a currency other than your payout currency. All fees will be reflected in your payout currency.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1863-broadcast-announcers-and-radio-disc-jockeys-how-to-start", "subject": "Patreon creator fees", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "patreon", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1863_broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys_how_to_start_patreon_payout_automatic_5th", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Patreon creator payouts: Money.payout", "summary": "On Patreon, a creator may opt in to automatic payouts that are initiated on the 5th of each month as long as the creator has a positive balance; there is no cost to creators for keeping funds in their creator balance.", "body": "On Patreon, a creator may opt in to automatic payouts that are initiated on the 5th of each month as long as the creator has a positive balance; there is no cost to creators for keeping funds in their creator balance.\n\nWhat Patreon (creator help center) actually says:\n\n“If you'd prefer to have one less item on your task list, you can also opt in to automatic payouts. 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When enabled, automatic payouts are initiated on the 5th of each month as long as you have a positive balance.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1863-broadcast-announcers-and-radio-disc-jockeys-how-to-start", "subject": "Patreon creator payouts", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "patreon", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1863_broadcast_announcers_and_radio_disc_jockeys_how_to_start_patreon_payout_pending", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Patreon creator payouts: Money.payout", "summary": "On Patreon, funds from Commerce sales made on Web and Android are pending for up to 7 days before available for payout, while funds from iOS in-app purchases remain pending for up to 75 days until Apple settles the transaction.", "body": "On Patreon, funds from Commerce sales made on Web and Android are pending for up to 7 days before available for payout, while funds from iOS in-app purchases remain pending for up to 75 days until Apple settles the transaction.\n\nWhat Patreon (creator help center) actually says:\n\n“Funds from products purchased through [Commerce] on Web and Android will appear as pending for up to 7 days before they can be withdrawn from your balance. Funds from product sales made via [iOS in-app purchases] will remain pending for up to 75 days before they will be available for payout, accounting for the time Apple requires to process and confirm the funds.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/15458893135501-How-payments-reach-you", "last_verified": "2026-10-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon (creator help center)", "evidence_quote": "Funds from products purchased through [Commerce] on Web and Android will appear as pending for up to 7 days before they can be withdrawn from your balance. 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