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Do any of you guys work in radio?
Hi guys,
I'm just after losing my job as a lawyer-to-be, and I've decided to go back to an earlier passion, and try to make a career (albeit with less money but more happiness) in radio. I'm writing about it at the moment and today is the first day that I've really started trying
I've updated my CV and sent applications to several stations, but I was wondering if anyone out there had any advice or hints for me.
I've been a 20sb'er for a while now and y'all have never let me down. Any help would be really appreciated.
Thanks guys!
Con
xx
I'm just after losing my job as a lawyer-to-be, and I've decided to go back to an earlier passion, and try to make a career (albeit with less money but more happiness) in radio. I'm writing about it at the moment and today is the first day that I've really started trying
I've updated my CV and sent applications to several stations, but I was wondering if anyone out there had any advice or hints for me.
I've been a 20sb'er for a while now and y'all have never let me down. Any help would be really appreciated.
Thanks guys!
Con
xx
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Permalink Reply by Erini CS on -
I used to be in radio. Technically it was a campus station, but we had a massive listenership in the Michiana area, as well as online. Plus, we were one of the few schools that actually followed programing rather than a crazy free-for-all.
You might just need to intern for a while. It's hard to get your foot in the door and expect money right away. All of my friends who are still in radio never left -- they just went from one station to another.
Depending on what station you want to work for, you might just have to wow them with some tapes. Show them you've got the personality for the job. For a lot of stations, DJs don't pick the music. I was lucky to have that freedom. I was also the station's Production Director, so I picked all the new music for the entire station.
Anyway. If this is something you really want, throw yourself head-first into it. But yeah, my main advice is be open to interning.
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Permalink Reply by Conor on -
Thanks a million Erini!
I did student radio in a similar way too for two years, to a large audience. One show in the States and one in Virginia. I tried to avoid that free-for-all vibe too, it gets way too messy haha. But the freedom to playlist was much better than having to follow station approved records.
I see what you mean about interning, I've applied to maybe twenty or thirty stations to do work experience with them, but I suppose I should just keep plugging away :)
Aye, I'm not expecting to get paid for a while, so it'll be a hobby til I get an actual job from it.
Thanks again, you're a wee star.
xo
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Permalink Reply by R...RAWR on -
This may not be something you're interested in, but just in case it's an option/of interest; I did a six-month work experience thing for a community radio project with a non-profit. It's similar to radio broadcasting; but of course for a smaller segment and usually around community-specific issues/concerns, and from a development perspective. In addition, a lot of non-profits and charities do a fair bit of work using community radio and podcasts. Perhaps that's an avenue in- if it's of any interest. At the very least, it's a way to build up your portfolio. :) Good luck! xx
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Permalink Reply by Conor on
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Thanks! That's such a good idea!
I was considering doing something like hospital radio (because where i live the frequency is so controlled that it's the only 'charity' type avenue such as you suggest) where you can learn but also hopefully give something back to people.
The podcast idea is also something I'm looking into. The previous two years radio stuff I did revolved around written comedy and playlisted music, but I'm sure i could come up with something to put out there.
Thanks for your suggestions, I really appreciate them
xx
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Permalink Reply by R...RAWR on
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Hey! I was thinking about this the other day. Are you absolutely certain you want to do radio? There's some other fun journo stuff on at the moment, if you're interested. Like so: http://www.youngreporters.net/
Good luck! x
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Permalink Reply by Patrick on -
Check out my friend Elizabethany, she just landed her dream job in radio and I think you'd find it helpful reaching out to her:
http://loveelizabethany.blogspot.com/
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Permalink Reply by Jessica Stahl on -
I work at a radio station (Voice of America). I'm not an on-air person (I do web stuff), but I get to do voice overs and such when they need an additional voice. One of the main things I've learned though is that young people tend to sound young on the air, and it's a big disadvantage and immediately makes you seem like an amateur. So I would say definitely practice your voice so you come off sounding professional.
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Permalink Reply by Kendall McCabe on -
I'm in radio! I work at my college's station and I also hold a paid position at the state public radio station here. It's not totally lucrative for me just yet, but I am getting a lot of great experience and making connections. I'm really thinking that I could make a real career out of it eventually.
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