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Americans who have made careers in broadcasting in Europe...

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Hi:Out of curiosity, are there any American radio/broadcasters who have been able to obtain employment in Europe? If so, was it difficult? Details?Curious.Thanks
 
There are quite a few Americans radio folks who have made a name for themselves by broadcasting from pirate stations operating from ships in international waters.Then another, Willis Conrad, became well-known in Europe (and around the world) through his jazz programs via shortwave on the Voice of America.Later....Matt Smith, Station ManagerWGSR-TV "Star-39"Reidsville, NC
 
Matt Smith said:
There are quite a few Americans radio folks who have made a name for themselves by broadcasting from pirate stations operating from ships in international waters.Then another, Willis Conrad, became well-known in Europe (and around the world) through his jazz programs via shortwave on the Voice of America.Later....Matt Smith, Station ManagerWGSR-TV "Star-39"Reidsville, NC
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Hi:Thanks for the info. I was actually referring to Americans who have obtained employment IN EUROPE IN BROADCASTING.....I.E. RADIO OR TV STATIONS OWNED BY COUNTRIES IN THAT AREA.I'm looking to learn more about the phenomenon of Americans getting work at companies abroad, and immigrating to other countries....success stories, etc.In Canada, it appears that in most [if not all] cases, Americans who have immigrated or have work permits allowing them to work for Canadian employers, are virtually locked out of the job search in broadcasting and journalism, and most other fields.I have yet to find a single person who has a success story. Spoke with an educator in BC who immigrated in the [late 90's?] and she's only been marginally employed.... i.e. taught as a adjunct and worked some part time casual jobs outside her field.Of course the difference between Canada, and most countries in Europe, is that Canada welcomes immigrants. Most European countries do not [without family ties]. But for some reason, while Canada has an extensive immigration program that lets people in who do not have family in Canada....there seems to be a major disconnect in society where employers avoid hiring newcomers.
 
Charlie Wolf on London's TalkSport. Originally from Boston, he has been broadcasting in the UK for over 20 years. In the 1980's, he was a DJ for the pirate radio station Laser 558 broadcasting, but eventually went to work for licensed music stations such as Atlantic 252 and GWR. He joined TalkSport in 2001 as a weekend overnight talk host. For a time he also did a show in Cork, Ireland in RedFM. He currently does the Saturday and Sunday overnight shows and fills in for the other non-sports hosts when needed. ;D :eek: ::)
 
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