okay, first of all this is not a solicit for employment, nor am i asking anyone of any openings or to get me a job. just out of curiousity i never see any stuff on all access or anything. does everyone there stay put for a long long time or are the jobs pretty much taken right away by the people living there? how often do they bring people from the mainland to work there?
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getting a job in hawaii?
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> okay, first of all this is not a solicit for employment, nor
> am i asking anyone of any openings or to get me a job. just
> out of curiousity i never see any stuff on all access or
> anything. does everyone there stay put for a long long time
> or are the jobs pretty much taken right away by the people
> living there? how often do they bring people from the
> mainland to work there?
These are hard questions to answer easily. The Islands each have their own situation, and only Oahu is able to support (barely) so many radio operations in one place. That is where the most turn-around occurs. That is where the real money is in Hawaii for air talent (which is what I assume you are asking about).
But the turn-around is nothing like the mainland. Hawaii is so isolated geographically, and so diverse ethnically, that to really know the audience, you either have to have grown up in Hawaii or at least studied the market with those who have spent a number of years here. Sure, the Clear Channel and Salem folks have brought people in from elsewhere, but there is lot's of automation and voice-tracking going on, as well as other cost-saving measures in place. It's a tough place to jump into without a bit of knowledge of the local cultural scene. Oahu is just a big small town, really.
The outer Islands are small towns unto themselves. Very difficult to break in, as the cost of living is high, and all of the other above-mentioned dynamics come into play, with less stations to choose from, and only one or two owners of those small clusters to work with.
It's a nice place to live, however, if you can get used to living on an Island. Many people don't last long, because they either get bored or just go crazy looking for mainland-style excitment.
All that being said, if you are able to do the work, and understand the Aloha spirit, and you show up on time for work, you are halfway there.
> am i asking anyone of any openings or to get me a job. just
> out of curiousity i never see any stuff on all access or
> anything. does everyone there stay put for a long long time
> or are the jobs pretty much taken right away by the people
> living there? how often do they bring people from the
> mainland to work there?
These are hard questions to answer easily. The Islands each have their own situation, and only Oahu is able to support (barely) so many radio operations in one place. That is where the most turn-around occurs. That is where the real money is in Hawaii for air talent (which is what I assume you are asking about).
But the turn-around is nothing like the mainland. Hawaii is so isolated geographically, and so diverse ethnically, that to really know the audience, you either have to have grown up in Hawaii or at least studied the market with those who have spent a number of years here. Sure, the Clear Channel and Salem folks have brought people in from elsewhere, but there is lot's of automation and voice-tracking going on, as well as other cost-saving measures in place. It's a tough place to jump into without a bit of knowledge of the local cultural scene. Oahu is just a big small town, really.
The outer Islands are small towns unto themselves. Very difficult to break in, as the cost of living is high, and all of the other above-mentioned dynamics come into play, with less stations to choose from, and only one or two owners of those small clusters to work with.
It's a nice place to live, however, if you can get used to living on an Island. Many people don't last long, because they either get bored or just go crazy looking for mainland-style excitment.
All that being said, if you are able to do the work, and understand the Aloha spirit, and you show up on time for work, you are halfway there.
> > okay, first of all this is not a solicit for employment,
> nor
> > am i asking anyone of any openings or to get me a job.
> just
> > out of curiousity i never see any stuff on all access or
> > anything. does everyone there stay put for a long long
> time
> > or are the jobs pretty much taken right away by the people
>
> > living there? how often do they bring people from the
> > mainland to work there?
>
> These are hard questions to answer easily. The Islands each
> have their own situation, and only Oahu is able to support
> (barely) so many radio operations in one place. That is
> where the most turn-around occurs. That is where the real
> money is in Hawaii for air talent (which is what I assume
> you are asking about).
> But the turn-around is nothing like the mainland. Hawaii
> is so isolated geographically, and so diverse ethnically,
> that to really know the audience, you either have to have
> grown up in Hawaii or at least studied the market with those
> who have spent a number of years here. Sure, the Clear
> Channel and Salem folks have brought people in from
> elsewhere, but there is lot's of automation and
> voice-tracking going on, as well as other cost-saving
> measures in place. It's a tough place to jump into without a
> bit of knowledge of the local cultural scene. Oahu is just a
> big small town, really.
> The outer Islands are small towns unto themselves. Very
> difficult to break in, as the cost of living is high, and
> all of the other above-mentioned dynamics come into play,
> with less stations to choose from, and only one or two
> owners of those small clusters to work with.
> It's a nice place to live, however, if you can get used
> to living on an Island. Many people don't last long, because
> they either get bored or just go crazy looking for
> mainland-style excitment.
> All that being said, if you are able to do the work, and
> understand the Aloha spirit, and you show up on time for
> work, you are halfway there.
>
Hey SML!
Are you in a position to hire a jock? Would you be interested in interviewing one who fits all of the above criteria and then some? I've lived and worked in lots of small towns and the islands may be my next home.
As we begin the second half, without the kid who's tucked away safely in a university, we're looking to go to our favorite place in the sun, not just for a visit. We know where the Sam's club is. We look forward to the Sunday bike runs around the island. Most of all, we can't wait to be on Hawaiian time...except when it comes to showing up for work.
If my other half gets his gig, flying with Island Air, we'll be there for sure. If he doesn't get the gig this time around, we're still planning to make the jump after X-mas. I'll wait for a reply before putting my contact info out there...
Hope to see something soon...L8er,
> nor
> > am i asking anyone of any openings or to get me a job.
> just
> > out of curiousity i never see any stuff on all access or
> > anything. does everyone there stay put for a long long
> time
> > or are the jobs pretty much taken right away by the people
>
> > living there? how often do they bring people from the
> > mainland to work there?
>
> These are hard questions to answer easily. The Islands each
> have their own situation, and only Oahu is able to support
> (barely) so many radio operations in one place. That is
> where the most turn-around occurs. That is where the real
> money is in Hawaii for air talent (which is what I assume
> you are asking about).
> But the turn-around is nothing like the mainland. Hawaii
> is so isolated geographically, and so diverse ethnically,
> that to really know the audience, you either have to have
> grown up in Hawaii or at least studied the market with those
> who have spent a number of years here. Sure, the Clear
> Channel and Salem folks have brought people in from
> elsewhere, but there is lot's of automation and
> voice-tracking going on, as well as other cost-saving
> measures in place. It's a tough place to jump into without a
> bit of knowledge of the local cultural scene. Oahu is just a
> big small town, really.
> The outer Islands are small towns unto themselves. Very
> difficult to break in, as the cost of living is high, and
> all of the other above-mentioned dynamics come into play,
> with less stations to choose from, and only one or two
> owners of those small clusters to work with.
> It's a nice place to live, however, if you can get used
> to living on an Island. Many people don't last long, because
> they either get bored or just go crazy looking for
> mainland-style excitment.
> All that being said, if you are able to do the work, and
> understand the Aloha spirit, and you show up on time for
> work, you are halfway there.
>
Hey SML!
Are you in a position to hire a jock? Would you be interested in interviewing one who fits all of the above criteria and then some? I've lived and worked in lots of small towns and the islands may be my next home.
As we begin the second half, without the kid who's tucked away safely in a university, we're looking to go to our favorite place in the sun, not just for a visit. We know where the Sam's club is. We look forward to the Sunday bike runs around the island. Most of all, we can't wait to be on Hawaiian time...except when it comes to showing up for work.
If my other half gets his gig, flying with Island Air, we'll be there for sure. If he doesn't get the gig this time around, we're still planning to make the jump after X-mas. I'll wait for a reply before putting my contact info out there...
Hope to see something soon...L8er,
> Hey SML!
> Are you in a position to hire a jock? Would you be
> interested in interviewing one who fits all of the above
> criteria and then some? I've lived and worked in lots of
> small towns and the islands may be my next home.
> As we begin the second half, without the kid who's tucked
> away safely in a university, we're looking to go to our
> favorite place in the sun, not just for a visit. We know
> where the Sam's club is. We look forward to the Sunday bike
> runs around the island. Most of all, we can't wait to be on
> Hawaiian time...except when it comes to showing up for work.
>
> If my other half gets his gig, flying with Island Air,
> we'll be there for sure. If he doesn't get the gig this
> time around, we're still planning to make the jump after
> X-mas. I'll wait for a reply before putting my contact info
> out there...
> Hope to see something soon...L8er,
Aloha,
If your other half will be working for Island-air, you will be ho'okama'aina soon enough. The best thing to do once you are there is make yourself available. It sounds like you are talking about air talent, and I don't do that anymore. I just deal with the engineering. But the radio groups and stations are all either downtown or in upper Waikiki, so depending on where you land, it is not too far.
> Are you in a position to hire a jock? Would you be
> interested in interviewing one who fits all of the above
> criteria and then some? I've lived and worked in lots of
> small towns and the islands may be my next home.
> As we begin the second half, without the kid who's tucked
> away safely in a university, we're looking to go to our
> favorite place in the sun, not just for a visit. We know
> where the Sam's club is. We look forward to the Sunday bike
> runs around the island. Most of all, we can't wait to be on
> Hawaiian time...except when it comes to showing up for work.
>
> If my other half gets his gig, flying with Island Air,
> we'll be there for sure. If he doesn't get the gig this
> time around, we're still planning to make the jump after
> X-mas. I'll wait for a reply before putting my contact info
> out there...
> Hope to see something soon...L8er,
Aloha,
If your other half will be working for Island-air, you will be ho'okama'aina soon enough. The best thing to do once you are there is make yourself available. It sounds like you are talking about air talent, and I don't do that anymore. I just deal with the engineering. But the radio groups and stations are all either downtown or in upper Waikiki, so depending on where you land, it is not too far.
> > Hey SML!
> > Are you in a position to hire a jock? Would you be
> > interested in interviewing one who fits all of the above
> > criteria and then some? I've lived and worked in lots of
> > small towns and the islands may be my next home.
> > As we begin the second half, without the kid who's
> tucked
> > away safely in a university, we're looking to go to our
> > favorite place in the sun, not just for a visit. We know
> > where the Sam's club is. We look forward to the Sunday
> bike
> > runs around the island. Most of all, we can't wait to be
> on
> > Hawaiian time...except when it comes to showing up for
> work.
> >
> > If my other half gets his gig, flying with Island Air,
> > we'll be there for sure. If he doesn't get the gig this
> > time around, we're still planning to make the jump after
> > X-mas. I'll wait for a reply before putting my contact
> info
> > out there...
> > Hope to see something soon...L8er,
>
> Aloha,
> If your other half will be working for Island-air, you
> will be ho'okama'aina soon enough. The best thing to do once
> you are there is make yourself available. It sounds like you
> are talking about air talent, and I don't do that anymore. I
> just deal with the engineering. But the radio groups and
> stations are all either downtown or in upper Waikiki, so
> depending on where you land, it is not too far.
>
Hey SML!
Mahalo! I'm guessing I'll be a local gal soon, too. Although, I'll totally need some pronounciation help... I'm grateful you engineer types are doing your thing, so I can do mine! When I get settled in, I'll look ya' up...
L8er,
> > Are you in a position to hire a jock? Would you be
> > interested in interviewing one who fits all of the above
> > criteria and then some? I've lived and worked in lots of
> > small towns and the islands may be my next home.
> > As we begin the second half, without the kid who's
> tucked
> > away safely in a university, we're looking to go to our
> > favorite place in the sun, not just for a visit. We know
> > where the Sam's club is. We look forward to the Sunday
> bike
> > runs around the island. Most of all, we can't wait to be
> on
> > Hawaiian time...except when it comes to showing up for
> work.
> >
> > If my other half gets his gig, flying with Island Air,
> > we'll be there for sure. If he doesn't get the gig this
> > time around, we're still planning to make the jump after
> > X-mas. I'll wait for a reply before putting my contact
> info
> > out there...
> > Hope to see something soon...L8er,
>
> Aloha,
> If your other half will be working for Island-air, you
> will be ho'okama'aina soon enough. The best thing to do once
> you are there is make yourself available. It sounds like you
> are talking about air talent, and I don't do that anymore. I
> just deal with the engineering. But the radio groups and
> stations are all either downtown or in upper Waikiki, so
> depending on where you land, it is not too far.
>
Hey SML!
Mahalo! I'm guessing I'll be a local gal soon, too. Although, I'll totally need some pronounciation help... I'm grateful you engineer types are doing your thing, so I can do mine! When I get settled in, I'll look ya' up...
L8er,
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