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I am a Free Agent. As of last Thursday, I am no longer employed by the Walt Disney Company. I gave them nine years of exceptional performance by their business unit here in Indianapolis, WRDZ-FM Radio Disney, then in a wisp it was over.
Many of you who have been part of the broadcast industry, and well know how difficult it is to maintain a career in this field. To have had 32 years in an industry is a great run. I'm not throwing in the towel, mind you. I need a job. However, I'm well past the point of pride driving my career. I will entertain new ideas, as well as industry opportunities. Being a Station Manager in a large market was my "dream" job, so having lived the dream, now I'm open to whatever.
To those who I've known along the way in the radio field, I say thank you for your help and the time we shared. Each and every one of you obviously influenced the success I've had in big and small ways. You deserve my gratitude.
Now, enough of the mush - who's got a lead on a job out there?! :)
Jim McConville
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Things do sometimes tend to end very quickly. Today there are probably only 25-30% as many radio jobs as there were 20 years ago.
 
Early in my work life, I realized Radio does not offer a financially stable lifestyle for most folks. I knew that "going in" in the late 1960's, but thought my 4-year degree in broadcasting/journalism, FCC Commercial License, some experience, etc. would be my passport to a great career in the business.

WRONG!

I soon was forced to find other endeavors that provided a much more stable situation. BUT.... To satisfy my strong addiction, I was fortunate in finding at least one "long run" doing part-time radio work over my working years. For today's younger folks thinking about radio as a career, I would think long and hard before doing it. I used to think that GOOD sales people were "safe" in the industry, but that's not even true anymore...

Good luck in your quest!
 
If radio doesn't work out, you might be able to make a better living (financially not having to move) by working for an Ad agency, or doing public relations. IIRC The late Bobby Harper (the inspiration for Johnny Fever & WKRP) ended up being spoke person for MARTA (mass transit in Atlanta). Also check with the local cable operators. They usually need production for local programming and inserted commercials.
 
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