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Radio Connection's Approach to
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Let's face it, the whole reason you are planning to go to a radio broadcasting school is to get a job in radio, right? (Of course, it you are a professional student, or just downright weird, this may not apply.)
So, it's no coincidence that getting you a job in the radio business is exactly the criteria we used in designing our courses at Radio Connection radio broadcasting school alternative. Now, no radio school can promise you a job once you graduate, but if you have the right attitude, passion about the radio business, have studied hard so you know the stuff we've taught you, and kept touch with the contacts we and your mentor have developed for you while you've been studying at the Radio Connection, you're odds have just gone way up.
It's a bit like dragging a horse to water: you can't make it drink, but you sure can do everything else to make it possible. With Radio Connection radio broadcast school alternative, we give you the knowledge, the experience, the connections and, perhaps more importantly, because our courses are delivered not by "professional teachers" but by "real radio personalities and professionals", we put you in the right place at the right time for landing a job in radio. The rest is up to you. Here are just a few of the careers Radio Connection radio broadcasting course can prepare you for.
What Jobs Are Available?
The following are some of the positions that are available at radio and TV stations throughout the country. You will be exposed to each one in the program.
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Disc JockeyHow does having your own radio show sound? Entertaining, playing the hits, announcing titles and artists, and using your personality to communicate with an audience is only part of the job. As a DJ, you may also interview recording artists and movie stars. As a radio personality you will be paid to make public appearances to help promote your station and businesses that rely on you as a professional disc jockey. |
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SportscasterKnowledge of sports along with a conversational delivery style is important for success as a sports anchor person. You'll be reporting live from the dugouts and benches as the coaches and players develop strategy that often determines the vital lose or win situation. You will also highlight the more human side of famous professional athletes when you do in-depth interviews as part of your sportscast, and maybe eventually your own sports show! |
Program DirectorIs responsible for the on-air product of the station, talent and program schedules. He/she is the leader of the team. He/she will also oversee music, promotions, and any production that goes on-air. He/She will work with sales/marketing to enhance the stations image and market share. |
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Weather ReporterIs responsible for giving weather outlooks during the daily
news reports. Weather reporters can be schooled meteorologist, but it's
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Promotions DirectorPromotes the stations image, programs, and activities through contests, events and activites. Will work with Program Director and Sales to find prizes for the station to use during promotions. |
Show ProducerIs responsible for producing a sports, talk, or music formatted show. He/she will book guests for the show, screen callers, edit interviews and callers and run the on-air board. |
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Board OperatorsAre responsible for operating studio control board,
coordinating program material, completing daily log and monitoring
equipment in the broadcast studio.
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Radio/TV Talk Show ModeratorIs the on-air personality of the show. He/she is responsible for creating the topics of discussion, keeping the guests and show on track. |
Projects Our Students Have Worked On!
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Why We Cost Less
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Radio Connection mentor, Eliot, explains the cost benefits from choosing the Radio Connection radio broadcast school alternative program




















