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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Weather Reporter

Is responsible for giving weather outlooks during the daily news reports. Weather reporters can be schooled meteorologist, but it's not necessary.

News Director

Runs the news department, assigns stories to reporters, and identifies news issues within the community.

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.

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.

Board Operators

Are responsible for operating studio control board, coordinating program material, completing daily log and monitoring equipment in the broadcast studio.

Documentary Narrator
and Voiceover Artist

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.