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"Producer"??? Its just a glorified name for board operator a job any kid from junior high school can do. But since stupid owners and management have lived the "do it on the cheap" life for so long, they won't pay a decent livable wage so why not make up for it by giving the board operator a fancy, impressive title so people on the outside will be impressed when you say, "I'm a producer!".
 
Although this wasn't specific to our business, since the economic downturn in 2008, hundreds, if not thousands, of people lost their jobs, on-air, in sales, etc., in radio. I'm guessing most of these positions never came back. Depending on the circumstances of the separation, or other possible causes, do many companies like Clear Channel, CBS Radio, and others, maintain "Do Not Hire" lists? If so, are these lists common, in effect TFN, or just speculation? ???
 
nfladxer said:
Although this wasn't specific to our business, since the economic downturn in 2008, hundreds, if not thousands, of people lost their jobs, on-air, in sales, etc., in radio. I'm guessing most of these positions never came back. Depending on the circumstances of the separation, or other possible causes, do many companies like Clear Channel, CBS Radio, and others, maintain "Do Not Hire" lists? If so, are these lists common, in effect TFN, or just speculation? ???
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CC, CBS and the rest don't "share" information like this because it's not in their best interest. For example, if you have a "problem employee", wouldn't you like to see him/her go to a competitor and screw up their operation? Why give the enemy a heads up?

Besides, there are so few decent jobs in radio that pay any real money. And there will be even fewer in the not-too-distant future. Chances are, if you have a radio job now try and keep it as long as you can. That is, if you enjoy the work. It'll probably be your last gig in the radio biz anyway, so enjoy it.
 

CC, CBS and the rest don't "share" information like this because it's not in their best interest. For example, if you have a "problem employee", wouldn't you like to see him/her go to a competitor and screw up their operation? Why give the enemy a heads up?

Besides, there are so few decent jobs in radio that pay any real money. And there will be even fewer in the not-too-distant future. Chances are, if you have a radio job now try and keep it as long as you can. That is, if you enjoy the work. It'll probably be your last gig in the radio biz anyway, so enjoy it.
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While I certainly see your point, I wasn't asking if radio companies would "share" a Do Not Hire list, my question was whether or not any of the large radio operators maintain such a list. Obviously, if you're currently employed, the goal would NOT be to land on such a list!
 
I'm a full-time Pharmacy Tech at Walgreens, Seasonal Disney Cast Member, Resident DJ at Bullitt Bar for "Throwback Thursdays", DJ weddings, produce "DJ Mo Radio" for WRSG in West Virginia, & have "DJ Mo Radio" on WPRK.
I've been Audio Operator for a national morning TV show, Board Operator on an AM radio show, produced Digital Audio Imaging for FM radio, appeared in morning shows, & have been a DJ for a few radio mix shows.

If this resume doesn't impress you, then I guess I'm on this "Do Not Hire" list for radio stations after 7 years of trying.
But it's okay.
I've seen the recent "PD/MD/VT/On-Air/Mornings/Afternoons for 22k" listings & the jobs don't look very dreamy anymore.
I'd rather do "DJ Mo Radio" with more freedom & artistic integrity.

As of today, radio employers will not see my resume every few months anymore.
They're just going to have to inquire about my talents on their own, just like WRSG did out of nowhere.
The only way for other radio stations to actually hire me now is to either offer me a better wage or syndicate my radio show.

DJ Mo still lives on.
Thank you all on this board for your support throughout the years.
 
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