I'm in Altoona and I'd like to work part-time somewhere, as a board op, re-learning the business (it's been 10 years or so since my very minimal on-air experience) and hopefully getting a shot on-air at some point. Can someone recommend a good place for this to potentially happen?<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by penandpad on 04/13/06 06:40 PM.</FONT></P>
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- Thread starter penandpad
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> I'm in Altoona and I'd like to work part-time somewhere, as
> a board op, re-learning the business (it's been 10 years or
> so since my very minimal on-air experience) and hopefully
> getting a shot on-air at some point. Can someone recommend a
> good place for this to potentially happen?
>
I'd go back to collage and get a degree. If after ten years, you haven't done something, it's time to try something new. I'm not trying to be a jerk, just a realist.
> a board op, re-learning the business (it's been 10 years or
> so since my very minimal on-air experience) and hopefully
> getting a shot on-air at some point. Can someone recommend a
> good place for this to potentially happen?
>
I'd go back to collage and get a degree. If after ten years, you haven't done something, it's time to try something new. I'm not trying to be a jerk, just a realist.
> I'm in Altoona and I'd like to work part-time somewhere, as
> a board op, re-learning the business (it's been 10 years or
> so since my very minimal on-air experience) and hopefully
> getting a shot on-air at some point. Can someone recommend a
> good place for this to potentially happen?
>
If you're looking for some weekend on-air or board-op stuff, you could probably call somebody at Forever and get in there. I'd think they would almost always need reliable people for part-time work.
> a board op, re-learning the business (it's been 10 years or
> so since my very minimal on-air experience) and hopefully
> getting a shot on-air at some point. Can someone recommend a
> good place for this to potentially happen?
>
If you're looking for some weekend on-air or board-op stuff, you could probably call somebody at Forever and get in there. I'd think they would almost always need reliable people for part-time work.
B
BrettV
Guest
I'm up in Meadville in my sophomore year of college and am currently on-air Sunday afternoon at a Forever station.
Last fall (late September) I simply sent an email to the PD asking if he was looking for any board-ops, and explained I had a year of experience as a board op and on-air at my college station. He interviewed me in October, listened to my tape from my college show, and told me if he could find somewhere to put me he would.
In November the Sunday night board-op left and I started board-oping Sundays from 6-Midnight. I would board-op another jock's voicetracks from 6-9 and American Top 20 from 9-Midnight. It wasn't incredibly exciting, but I was thrilled to just be in the studio one night a week using the board and getting tips from the rest of the staff.
In January, after I got comfortable with the board and got to know everyone at the station, I recorded a demo. Before I knew it I was doing the voicetracks from 6-9 on Sunday. After a few weeks, I started to do it live.
Last month our longtime Sunday afternoon girl left and I got to move up. I'm now on-air Sunday from Noon-6 live.
Now, obviously what happened to me was more than a little luck. But it IS possible. Get to know people! I'm loving it! It's a great weekend job for a college student like myself, and an incredible opportunity to get experience for after school. This is without a doubt what I want to do, and I simply love every minute of it. Sure, i'm far from being a well known major market jock and I realize it, but I am getting better every week and my PD is great. I'm definately not one of the best jocks at the station, but just listening to my tape from last Sunday compared to my demo I made in January is incredible. Plus, since I'm only part-time, I have no production work to worry about. I just come in for my show and staff meetings, so I have no trouble focusing on school during the week. And i'm also not doing it for the money, haha.
It is a great position and I am so fortunate and thrilled to have it. And it IS possible!
Good luck!!!!!!!!!!
Last fall (late September) I simply sent an email to the PD asking if he was looking for any board-ops, and explained I had a year of experience as a board op and on-air at my college station. He interviewed me in October, listened to my tape from my college show, and told me if he could find somewhere to put me he would.
In November the Sunday night board-op left and I started board-oping Sundays from 6-Midnight. I would board-op another jock's voicetracks from 6-9 and American Top 20 from 9-Midnight. It wasn't incredibly exciting, but I was thrilled to just be in the studio one night a week using the board and getting tips from the rest of the staff.
In January, after I got comfortable with the board and got to know everyone at the station, I recorded a demo. Before I knew it I was doing the voicetracks from 6-9 on Sunday. After a few weeks, I started to do it live.
Last month our longtime Sunday afternoon girl left and I got to move up. I'm now on-air Sunday from Noon-6 live.
Now, obviously what happened to me was more than a little luck. But it IS possible. Get to know people! I'm loving it! It's a great weekend job for a college student like myself, and an incredible opportunity to get experience for after school. This is without a doubt what I want to do, and I simply love every minute of it. Sure, i'm far from being a well known major market jock and I realize it, but I am getting better every week and my PD is great. I'm definately not one of the best jocks at the station, but just listening to my tape from last Sunday compared to my demo I made in January is incredible. Plus, since I'm only part-time, I have no production work to worry about. I just come in for my show and staff meetings, so I have no trouble focusing on school during the week. And i'm also not doing it for the money, haha.
It is a great position and I am so fortunate and thrilled to have it. And it IS possible!
Good luck!!!!!!!!!!
K
killawatt
Guest
congratulations and best of luck!
> I'm up in Meadville in my sophomore year of college and am
> currently on-air Sunday afternoon at a Forever station.
>
> Last fall (late September) I simply sent an email to the PD
> asking if he was looking for any board-ops, and explained I
> had a year of experience as a board op and on-air at my
> college station. He interviewed me in October, listened to
> my tape from my college show, and told me if he could find
> somewhere to put me he would.
>
> In November the Sunday night board-op left and I started
> board-oping Sundays from 6-Midnight. I would board-op
> another jock's voicetracks from 6-9 and American Top 20 from
> 9-Midnight. It wasn't incredibly exciting, but I was
> thrilled to just be in the studio one night a week using the
> board and getting tips from the rest of the staff.
>
> In January, after I got comfortable with the board and got
> to know everyone at the station, I recorded a demo. Before I
> knew it I was doing the voicetracks from 6-9 on Sunday.
> After a few weeks, I started to do it live.
>
> Last month our longtime Sunday afternoon girl left and I got
> to move up. I'm now on-air Sunday from Noon-6 live.
>
> Now, obviously what happened to me was more than a little
> luck. But it IS possible. Get to know people! I'm loving it!
> It's a great weekend job for a college student like myself,
> and an incredible opportunity to get experience for after
> school. This is without a doubt what I want to do, and I
> simply love every minute of it. Sure, i'm far from being a
> well known major market jock and I realize it, but I am
> getting better every week and my PD is great. I'm definately
> not one of the best jocks at the station, but just listening
> to my tape from last Sunday compared to my demo I made in
> January is incredible. Plus, since I'm only part-time, I
> have no production work to worry about. I just come in for
> my show and staff meetings, so I have no trouble focusing on
> school during the week. And i'm also not doing it for the
> money, haha.
>
> It is a great position and I am so fortunate and thrilled to
> have it. And it IS possible!
>
> Good luck!!!!!!!!!!
>
> I'm up in Meadville in my sophomore year of college and am
> currently on-air Sunday afternoon at a Forever station.
>
> Last fall (late September) I simply sent an email to the PD
> asking if he was looking for any board-ops, and explained I
> had a year of experience as a board op and on-air at my
> college station. He interviewed me in October, listened to
> my tape from my college show, and told me if he could find
> somewhere to put me he would.
>
> In November the Sunday night board-op left and I started
> board-oping Sundays from 6-Midnight. I would board-op
> another jock's voicetracks from 6-9 and American Top 20 from
> 9-Midnight. It wasn't incredibly exciting, but I was
> thrilled to just be in the studio one night a week using the
> board and getting tips from the rest of the staff.
>
> In January, after I got comfortable with the board and got
> to know everyone at the station, I recorded a demo. Before I
> knew it I was doing the voicetracks from 6-9 on Sunday.
> After a few weeks, I started to do it live.
>
> Last month our longtime Sunday afternoon girl left and I got
> to move up. I'm now on-air Sunday from Noon-6 live.
>
> Now, obviously what happened to me was more than a little
> luck. But it IS possible. Get to know people! I'm loving it!
> It's a great weekend job for a college student like myself,
> and an incredible opportunity to get experience for after
> school. This is without a doubt what I want to do, and I
> simply love every minute of it. Sure, i'm far from being a
> well known major market jock and I realize it, but I am
> getting better every week and my PD is great. I'm definately
> not one of the best jocks at the station, but just listening
> to my tape from last Sunday compared to my demo I made in
> January is incredible. Plus, since I'm only part-time, I
> have no production work to worry about. I just come in for
> my show and staff meetings, so I have no trouble focusing on
> school during the week. And i'm also not doing it for the
> money, haha.
>
> It is a great position and I am so fortunate and thrilled to
> have it. And it IS possible!
>
> Good luck!!!!!!!!!!
>
> I do have my degree -- it's just not in broadcasting, it's
> journalism.
>
> I've learned a lot. I learned long ago that radio would not
> pay my bills. I'm trying to just get back in the business
> and enjoy myself a little.
>
Penandpad:
I wasn't trying to be a jerk.
I spent many years working in the industry and providing services to it. There was a time when I realized I needed more stability in my life (children) so I took a job with ATT in media relations and stayed with that company for 30 years (often supporting and consulting for the broadcast industry).
Along the way, I continued to do some radio and voice over stuff. On-the-air, I used a variety of non-de-plumes. While my fulltime work was financially rewarding, my "hobby" provided provided me with a resource to stay "connected".
It was a good gig, with ATT I consulted with many high level major market folks and my "hobby" provided me with an inside view.
Good luck to you in your search.
Bruce
> journalism.
>
> I've learned a lot. I learned long ago that radio would not
> pay my bills. I'm trying to just get back in the business
> and enjoy myself a little.
>
Penandpad:
I wasn't trying to be a jerk.
I spent many years working in the industry and providing services to it. There was a time when I realized I needed more stability in my life (children) so I took a job with ATT in media relations and stayed with that company for 30 years (often supporting and consulting for the broadcast industry).
Along the way, I continued to do some radio and voice over stuff. On-the-air, I used a variety of non-de-plumes. While my fulltime work was financially rewarding, my "hobby" provided provided me with a resource to stay "connected".
It was a good gig, with ATT I consulted with many high level major market folks and my "hobby" provided me with an inside view.
Good luck to you in your search.
Bruce
A
ameyer
Guest
I think anwhere you can get your foot in is a good place to start. Work your way up from there. Don't go for the bigger guy, go for a place where you can learn.
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