> > Hi all,
> >
> > Question for your pros out there. What is "Imaging
> duties"
> > in reference to a job in radio? For example: An all
> > access quote like, "Joe Smith takes on night jock and
> > imaging duties..."
> >
> > What is the imaging mean?
> >
> > thanks
> > dave
> >
> Imaging duties include the creation of jingles, promos and
> music mixes for a radio station. It helps to define the
> radio station's brand and let listeners know what to expect
> every time they tune in.
>
> Some good examples have been provided already. Here's a
> music mix example for you:
>
> "Kiss 100... The Kiss M-M-Mix" three short dance music clips
> with *WHOOSHES* and *STATIC* in between each "Kiss 100...
> The station for a fun, young London!" *BANG*
>
In the states MOST creative/imaging people DO NOT make jingles. Those come from jingle companies. A few...very few, talented people who have music backgrounds produce jingles. Dave Kampel just started a jingle company.
Imaging also involves writing. Writing is key to everything. Just like with a movie. It all starts with the script.
And anyone can throw sound effects between words and stutter some words. That's terrible imaging. On top of that everyone does it. Let the writing shine thru. Often effects are minimal.<P ID="signature">______________
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