NEW JERSEY 101.5—the nations legendary most listened to FM talker has an immediate opening for an evening host! (Monday thru Thursday 7pm to 11pm). You will be hosting our weekday evening lifestyle/relationship/entertainment show. Successful candidate will be able to relate to a huge audience of busy adults 25-54, have radio talk host experience or has hosted/co hosted a morning show on a music station. Strong opinions are a must! E-mail resume and mp3 to [email protected] or mail to Eric Johnson, Program Director, New Jersey 101.5, P.O. Box 5698, Trenton, NJ 08638. EOE
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Job Opening...On-Air Talent
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blueboy
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I thought that this daypart was already "given away" a prize in a contest. Am I wrong?
Help me out here! I heard of that contest months ago!
This is what I don't understand: if you win the contest, then you should automatically get a 1-year deal with the station! I did not listen to her much, but it seems like she's done OK. Did she get an offer somewhere else, or did management decide to part ways with her--or is she leaving on her own?
Tough call there. But we'll see how it all goes.
This is what I don't understand: if you win the contest, then you should automatically get a 1-year deal with the station! I did not listen to her much, but it seems like she's done OK. Did she get an offer somewhere else, or did management decide to part ways with her--or is she leaving on her own?
Tough call there. But we'll see how it all goes.
I got very excited when I saw the headline, since I might be looking to get back into the game after five long years of owning a movie theater, but when I read it, I lost all hope.
Why?
I have two major handicaps when it comes to working in the Philadelphia market (which, let's face it, NJ 101.5 is in).
(1) I'm a liberal. There's a placard outside just about every talk station in the Philadelphia market reading "no liberals allowed." And the few that would take me because of my beliefs won't take me because....
(2) I'm gay. There's no way any station in Philadelphia is going to hire a gay man to do anything but make coffee or, maybe, some production work with other people's voices. Down towards the shore? Sure, you can get board op or show runner work, but nothing higher. Don't even bother to apply for anything else.
There are some exceptions to rule (2) when you get outside Philadelphia. Howard Green was an amazingly progressive employer when he was alive and my co-workers at WOND, WMGM, and WTKU were great, as were Bubba Hemple, Joe Patti, Frank Gerace, and Bill Marshall at WVLT, but they were rare exceptions.
Never mind that I've got 19 years of broadcast experience under my belt. Never mind that I spent four years in morning drive, one of them at a rimshot in the Philadelphia market. Never mind my extensive talk production credentials, and on-air talk show work at the late, non-lamented WSKR. Because of who I am and what I believe in, there's no room for me in talk radio.
Why?
I have two major handicaps when it comes to working in the Philadelphia market (which, let's face it, NJ 101.5 is in).
(1) I'm a liberal. There's a placard outside just about every talk station in the Philadelphia market reading "no liberals allowed." And the few that would take me because of my beliefs won't take me because....
(2) I'm gay. There's no way any station in Philadelphia is going to hire a gay man to do anything but make coffee or, maybe, some production work with other people's voices. Down towards the shore? Sure, you can get board op or show runner work, but nothing higher. Don't even bother to apply for anything else.
There are some exceptions to rule (2) when you get outside Philadelphia. Howard Green was an amazingly progressive employer when he was alive and my co-workers at WOND, WMGM, and WTKU were great, as were Bubba Hemple, Joe Patti, Frank Gerace, and Bill Marshall at WVLT, but they were rare exceptions.
Never mind that I've got 19 years of broadcast experience under my belt. Never mind that I spent four years in morning drive, one of them at a rimshot in the Philadelphia market. Never mind my extensive talk production credentials, and on-air talk show work at the late, non-lamented WSKR. Because of who I am and what I believe in, there's no room for me in talk radio.
Couple of things.
First, considering that the 7-11 shift on 101.5 is the ONLY daypart that doesn't have any real political discussion - it's all relationship based - being a liberal doesn't make a lick of difference.
Secondly, why would your sexual orientation make a big deal unless YOU make it a big deal? Granted, considering this is a relationship show that we're talking about, it would come up, and quite honestly, I'm not sure if a middle-aged gay man doling out relationship advice is exactly what 101.5 is looking for, considering its demos.
BUT, disqualifying yourself from all other on-air positions simply because you're gay doesn't hold water. Sorry. I know of several GLBT's who worked on-air at stations in both Philly and New York City.
My honest opinion? Yes, you're right in that you're not going to get the job. But not for the reasons that you think, and if you use those reasons to preclude yourself from any job without even applying, and instead having a pity party for yourself for your beliefs and your orientation, well, then, you don't deserve a job in Market Six anyway.
First, considering that the 7-11 shift on 101.5 is the ONLY daypart that doesn't have any real political discussion - it's all relationship based - being a liberal doesn't make a lick of difference.
Secondly, why would your sexual orientation make a big deal unless YOU make it a big deal? Granted, considering this is a relationship show that we're talking about, it would come up, and quite honestly, I'm not sure if a middle-aged gay man doling out relationship advice is exactly what 101.5 is looking for, considering its demos.
BUT, disqualifying yourself from all other on-air positions simply because you're gay doesn't hold water. Sorry. I know of several GLBT's who worked on-air at stations in both Philly and New York City.
My honest opinion? Yes, you're right in that you're not going to get the job. But not for the reasons that you think, and if you use those reasons to preclude yourself from any job without even applying, and instead having a pity party for yourself for your beliefs and your orientation, well, then, you don't deserve a job in Market Six anyway.
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fred flintstone
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Affirmative Action
People who get preferences, still want to play the victim card.
Maybe while you are crying about how there is no place for you, you neglected to notice that there is only one local radio talk in market number six (and that job is already taken). "Every talk station in Philadelphia?" You make it sound like there are a bunch of them.
Maybe you also have failed to notice that audience response to progressive talk radio ranges from tepid to non-existant; nothing that would encourage a local station to adopt the format. There is no place for liberal hosts, just as there is no place for Adult Standards jocks, Oldies Jocks, Classical music announcers. But, of course, you think this is all about you.
OK, you worked at a rim-shot once and left the business. Now major market radio should roll out the red carpet for you. Right!
Answer an ad. Apply for a job. When you don't get it, hire a lawyer and sue. You're gay and you're entitled.
Maybe you should also sue UA/Regal and AMC. It's so unfair that they have those multiplexes with big screens, comfortable seats, Dolby sound, DLP and Imax. And they haven't shown any self-affirming gay pictures since Brokeback Mountain and the gay community needs a voice.
Now let's talk about an openly gay guy right out of college who gets an on-air traffic gig in market number four (Philly TV market). So what if he has talent. He didn't spend four years in Vineland. Untalented people deserve jobs, too.
People who get preferences, still want to play the victim card.
Maybe while you are crying about how there is no place for you, you neglected to notice that there is only one local radio talk in market number six (and that job is already taken). "Every talk station in Philadelphia?" You make it sound like there are a bunch of them.
Maybe you also have failed to notice that audience response to progressive talk radio ranges from tepid to non-existant; nothing that would encourage a local station to adopt the format. There is no place for liberal hosts, just as there is no place for Adult Standards jocks, Oldies Jocks, Classical music announcers. But, of course, you think this is all about you.
OK, you worked at a rim-shot once and left the business. Now major market radio should roll out the red carpet for you. Right!
Answer an ad. Apply for a job. When you don't get it, hire a lawyer and sue. You're gay and you're entitled.
Maybe you should also sue UA/Regal and AMC. It's so unfair that they have those multiplexes with big screens, comfortable seats, Dolby sound, DLP and Imax. And they haven't shown any self-affirming gay pictures since Brokeback Mountain and the gay community needs a voice.
Now let's talk about an openly gay guy right out of college who gets an on-air traffic gig in market number four (Philly TV market). So what if he has talent. He didn't spend four years in Vineland. Untalented people deserve jobs, too.
Starscream said:My honest opinion? Yes, you're right in that you're not going to get the job. But not for the reasons that you think, and if you use those reasons to preclude yourself from any job without even applying, and instead having a pity party for yourself for your beliefs and your orientation, well, then, you don't deserve a job in Market Six anyway.
I'm not having a pity party. Just stating some basic facts, and venting a little.
Yes, I'm not going to get the job, but the first reason is that I'm not applying for it. Not only because of the basic facts I stated before, but the one you made that I'm not who they're looking for.
I probably should add one other major disqualification, or at least detriment, I have that will keep me from getting work in Market 6: I'm a male. Every single ad states "Women strongly encouraged" or other wording, meaning "men need not apply."
Re: Affirmative Action
Preferences? What preferences? Political and sexual orientation are the last legal discrimination classes.
There are a handful. Even ruling out WNWR (which doesn't really count), there are at least three in the Philadelphia market I can name off the top of my head: WPHT, WNPT, and WKXW.
...which is why Clear Channel is adding the format to markets regularly. Which is why Randi Rhodes went from two stations to 80 in two years, leading to a new four-year contract. The big problem with progressive talk throughout history is that when it's been done, generally it's not been done well. Just like conservative talk, you need a compelling host and a well produced program. Likewise, boring conservative talk generally gets tepid response as well, but because there's so much demand for it (on the management side) it lasts.
Not at all.
I've done more than just my time at the rim-shot. Like I said, I have 19 years under my belt in just about every aspect of this business. I'm not asking major markets to roll out the red carpet for me, but I'm sure there are others out there who deserve their chance and won't get it because of the institutional bigotry in Philadelphia radio (NOTE: NOT SAYING THE PROGRAMMERS THEMSELVES ARE BIGOTS) and the ideological litmus tests.
Answer an ad. Apply for a job. When you don't get it, hire a lawyer and sue. You're gay and you're entitled.
Maybe you should also sue UA/Regal and AMC. It's so unfair that they have those multiplexes with big screens, comfortable seats, Dolby sound, DLP and Imax. And they haven't shown any self-affirming gay pictures since Brokeback Mountain and the gay community needs a voice.
Now let's talk about an openly gay guy right out of college who gets an on-air traffic gig in market number four (Philly TV market). So what if he has talent. He didn't spend four years in Vineland. Untalented people deserve jobs, too.
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fred flintstone said:People who get preferences, still want to play the victim card.
Preferences? What preferences? Political and sexual orientation are the last legal discrimination classes.
Maybe while you are crying about how there is no place for you, you neglected to notice that there is only one local radio talk in market number six (and that job is already taken). "Every talk station in Philadelphia?" You make it sound like there are a bunch of them.
There are a handful. Even ruling out WNWR (which doesn't really count), there are at least three in the Philadelphia market I can name off the top of my head: WPHT, WNPT, and WKXW.
Maybe you also have failed to notice that audience response to progressive talk radio ranges from tepid to non-existant;
...which is why Clear Channel is adding the format to markets regularly. Which is why Randi Rhodes went from two stations to 80 in two years, leading to a new four-year contract. The big problem with progressive talk throughout history is that when it's been done, generally it's not been done well. Just like conservative talk, you need a compelling host and a well produced program. Likewise, boring conservative talk generally gets tepid response as well, but because there's so much demand for it (on the management side) it lasts.
But, of course, you think this is all about you.
Not at all.
OK, you worked at a rim-shot once and left the business. Now major market radio should roll out the red carpet for you. Right!
I've done more than just my time at the rim-shot. Like I said, I have 19 years under my belt in just about every aspect of this business. I'm not asking major markets to roll out the red carpet for me, but I'm sure there are others out there who deserve their chance and won't get it because of the institutional bigotry in Philadelphia radio (NOTE: NOT SAYING THE PROGRAMMERS THEMSELVES ARE BIGOTS) and the ideological litmus tests.
Answer an ad. Apply for a job. When you don't get it, hire a lawyer and sue. You're gay and you're entitled.
Maybe you should also sue UA/Regal and AMC. It's so unfair that they have those multiplexes with big screens, comfortable seats, Dolby sound, DLP and Imax. And they haven't shown any self-affirming gay pictures since Brokeback Mountain and the gay community needs a voice.
Now let's talk about an openly gay guy right out of college who gets an on-air traffic gig in market number four (Philly TV market). So what if he has talent. He didn't spend four years in Vineland. Untalented people deserve jobs, too.
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radroad
Guest
maybe the problem is ummmmmm THE SHOW!!!! not the host. how many changes will they make before they figure out the reason it doesnt work because nobody wants the hear a relationship show. no matter who did it it sounded like a poor mans dalila or whatever her name is and thats pretty bad! they should just do 70's music like on the weekends
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fred flintstone
Guest
Re: Affirmative Action
WKXW is not the Philadelphia market. Remember: "Not New York. Not Philadelphia. Proud to be New Jersey 101.5"
For somebody who claims as much experience as you, you don't see that well informed about the business. Clear Channel was adding stations; they have not been doing so lately. Growth in station numbers has slowed or stopped. Even more important, the majority of progressive talk stations are marginal, weak-signal Class D or B AMs. Most have 12+ AQH shares of one or less. And, I agree, the main problem is in the quality of the on-air product. Related to that, the era of political talk radio may have passed. Political talk skews old; advice talk even older. The future is NJ101.5 - not the evening show. I agree with Star; it does not fit the format and the need an evening show that does.
Institutional Bigotry: Maybe it's dumb comments like that which cost you jobs. WPHT does conservative talk. WNTP does social conservative talk. These are their formats. Radio is a business. It's about money. Nobody cares about your self-expression. Besides, Tammy Bruce got hired as a conservative lesbian. That's different.
And for the record: I have never gone into a job interview and considered relevant whom I do (or do not) boink, what I boink, where I boink, when I boink, how I boink or why I boink. Neither do I feel the need to put this on my resume, nor to discuss this in a business context. I don't care about your sex life. In the context of your qualifications for job it is very telling that some people insist on bringing it up - like it matters, or like anybody cares.
pabsungenis said:Even ruling out WNWR (which doesn't really count), there are at least three in the Philadelphia market I can name off the top of my head: WPHT, WNPT, and WKXW.
...which is why Clear Channel is adding the format to markets regularly. Which is why Randi Rhodes went from two stations to 80 in two years, leading to a new four-year contract. The big problem with progressive talk throughout history is that when it's been done, generally it's not been done well. Just like conservative talk, you need a compelling host and a well produced program. Likewise, boring conservative talk generally gets tepid response as well, but because there's so much demand for it (on the management side) it lasts.
WKXW is not the Philadelphia market. Remember: "Not New York. Not Philadelphia. Proud to be New Jersey 101.5"
For somebody who claims as much experience as you, you don't see that well informed about the business. Clear Channel was adding stations; they have not been doing so lately. Growth in station numbers has slowed or stopped. Even more important, the majority of progressive talk stations are marginal, weak-signal Class D or B AMs. Most have 12+ AQH shares of one or less. And, I agree, the main problem is in the quality of the on-air product. Related to that, the era of political talk radio may have passed. Political talk skews old; advice talk even older. The future is NJ101.5 - not the evening show. I agree with Star; it does not fit the format and the need an evening show that does.
Institutional Bigotry: Maybe it's dumb comments like that which cost you jobs. WPHT does conservative talk. WNTP does social conservative talk. These are their formats. Radio is a business. It's about money. Nobody cares about your self-expression. Besides, Tammy Bruce got hired as a conservative lesbian. That's different.
And for the record: I have never gone into a job interview and considered relevant whom I do (or do not) boink, what I boink, where I boink, when I boink, how I boink or why I boink. Neither do I feel the need to put this on my resume, nor to discuss this in a business context. I don't care about your sex life. In the context of your qualifications for job it is very telling that some people insist on bringing it up - like it matters, or like anybody cares.
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apco25
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Why don't you go out with Ryan Seacrest? He'll get you in.
damn, I can't say cornhole.. how about Corn Hole
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