Radio Connection's Approach to
Careers in Radio
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. 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, 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 school 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
Jockey
How 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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Newscaster
Delivering the news in an informative manner is very important
for success as a professional news anchor. As a news person. you will
also be involved in on the spot news bulletins at the actual scene.
News is current and factual information that keeps the audience aware
of up to date situations as they arise. You will be a respected
prominent member of your community, attending civic and special
meetings where important issues are resolved. Most importantly you will
receive news before anyone else and become the primary source of
information for the entire community.
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Sportscaster
Knowledge 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!
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Commercial Announcer
Potentially one of the most lucrative broadcasting positions,
a commercial announcer may work for one or more stations, clients or
producers. Their delivery style needs to be energetic, alive and
convincing in order to sell the advertiser's products or services. The
regular 9 to 5 job is over if you become a success as a professional
commercial announcer. It can take as little as an hour of your presence
in the studio for you to do a voice over for a commercial that may air
many times on radio and TV stations throughout the country. Announcers
often receive residuals which means you make money every time the
commercial is broadcast.
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Copywriter
Your job is to create the commercials which are heard and seen
on both radio and television. Your imagination can be the starting
point for an award winning and money making commercial. You're in
charge of writing scripts which communicate the client's message to the
public and promote his business. Successful copywriters often expand
their careers and advance to writing scripts for TV shows and movies.
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Program Director
Is 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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Music
Director
Is responsible for the music that the station plays and when
it is played. He/she will handle most of the calls from record
companies and independent promoters. He/she must decide what music is
best for the station to play based on research, the city, and the
listening audience. He/she will always meet with the Program Director
each
week to discuss music choices.
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Production Director
Is responsible for all on-air content outside of music. He/she
will produce all commercials, station events, imagining and at times be
the voice of the station. He/she will be skilled in mixing, digital
editing, running an audio board.
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Weather
Reporter
Is responsible for giving weather outlooks during the daily
news reports. Weather reporters can be schooled meteorologist, but it's
not necessary.
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News Director
Runs the news department, assigns stories to reporters, and
identifies news issues within the community.
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Promotions
Director
Promotes 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.
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Show Producer
Is 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
Operators
Are responsible for operating studio control board,
coordinating program material, completing daily log and monitoring
equipment in the broadcast studio.
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Documentary Narrator
Is the voice over talent behind all documentaries. He/she
assists in telling the story of the documentary. A good example is "The
E! True Hollywood Story" which is many times narrated by actor Kris
Kristofferson.
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Radio/TV
Talk Show Moderator
Is the on-air personality of the show. He/she is responsible
for creating the topics of discussion, keeping the guests and show on
track.
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