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New talent in Reno?

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DJBigOne

Hey there!
I'm looking for a full-time radio gig in Reno. I have applied for several...but I guess you have to know someone to get in the door. I have over 10 years in radio and television...so what does it take to get at least an interview? I hear new voices in the jobs I applied for, and they just plain suck! The most recent example is on BobFM. If I HAD TO listen I would go insane! So what is the deal? Low pay attracting inexperienced talent?
 
Reno is very expensive for radio talent, I was hired at one radio station in Reno as an Operations Manager, the pay was an insulting $1300 a month. Even then the slums were half the pay check, and station was a DUMP, I would look to do radio else ware. One other caution about doing time in radio in Reno; is the fact you have no rights! If the boss decides not to pay you; you are SOL in Nevada. I'm still waiting to paid and that was six years ago!

Steve
www.radiobrandy.com
 
XRQKFM said:
I would look to do radio else ware.
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"Else ware"?

You mean "elsewhere"?

It really depresses me when I realize so much of the misery brought upon people in this bizz, is the result of a view that many radio people are uneducated and/or illiterate.

One of the reasons people in radio make crap money, is because they aren't perceived as being worth much more than that. And when you go on messageboards and watch as radio types try to express themselves through bad spelling and horrible grammar, you hope that there aren't any big-wigs reading along, because all it does is reinforce what many of them already think about us: which is that we're only worth a paltry sum.

Of course in may cases, they are correct.

You do not earn respect from upper management when you come off as a high school dropout.
 
You mean "elsewhere"?
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It's called a typo you uneducated pinhead!
The fact you wasted so much time pointing out a typo speaks volumes about you, I think I made the point rather clear that Reno is very expensive for radio people who are underpaid as it is. Sometimes having children like yourself screaming in the background can be a little distracting!

In your own words
When someone resorts to pointing out obvious mistakes/typos, you know their argument is likely equally as superficial.
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Steve
www.XRQK.com
 
DJ Big One... have you checked out some of the smaller markets in the surrounding areas? I heard of an opening in Redding,Ca not too long ago at KEWB. Also there is Lake Tahoe, Vacaville, Yuba City... this is where networking can be a big help.
 
Why would someone take the time to point out grammar or spelling mistakes...especially on the Internet?! Your points were well made Steve!

I was called about a job in Yuba City at $24K! I said thanks but no. Since I have engineering, production, promotions, news, and SD/play-by-play experience, I would be willing to wear several hats. I think you must in today's marketplace.

I would like to stay in the area since my wife and I own a nice house overlooking a lake. From Reno to S.F. would work for me, since I could get a small place and come home on weekends. You are right! Networking seems to be the key in the biz!
 
DJ Big One, just try an stay on the California side, unless you can afford a financial hit. For me; I had a new born, and the owner knew it, as he would not hang up in the delivery room; 20 seconds from show time if you know what I mean. Reno cost me $5000 and three weeks with my first child, Las Vegas is one of the lowest paying markets of it's size.

Steve
 
That sucks Steve!
IMHO, Radio has become like many industries nowadays. Management only cares about the bottom line, and don't give a S about their talent. Why else would they use syndicated programming instead of live local talent? It is all about money!

Not that all syndicated programming is bad. I listen to a few: Adam Carolla, Tom Leykis, even Rush occasionally...

It is as if operators don't even care about ratings anymore, as long as they make $$$.
S
 
Newsperson responds:

Personally I think that the Citadel stations are overrated and they have an overinflated ego. However if you looking for a radio job it could be a good place.

Don't ignore Americom, they have a lot of good stations and they are more down to earth people. They are staffed 24-hours so openings should come up. It just depends on what you can do. There's also lotus too.

Since I live in the Bay Area the rents and housing prices to me are much more affordable in Reno. Don't worry about getting paid, if you're an employee they must pay you on time.

As far as pay is concerned even in S.F. there are cheap networks that contract to many of the stations and pay around half the union scale. That equals $ 22.00 an hour so if you were paid $ 14.00 an hour in Reno, based upon the difference in the cost of living your net available cash should be the same.

What are they quoting for pay up there? Is it in the $10 to $ 14.00 per hour range?

I will look for your response.

Newsperson
 
Hey there Newsperson!
I have applied for several jobs in Reno. PD's said my resume showed the experience they need, then I hear nothing. I could understand that since I have done: mornings, news, play-by-play, remotes, production, music scheduling, and even engineering. I have interviewed for part-time jobs in Sacramento. One job I was offered paid nothing. I think you have to know someone to get in the door for a full-time gig. I would imagine Sacramento pays more than Reno, and S.F. "should" pay more than Sacramento.

I have also applied for a few jobs in S.F. I planned to stay in the Bay Area during the week, and head out on weekends when I can. My plan was to buy a boat, berth it in Berkeley, keeping the house in the Gold Country.
 
XRQKFM said:
Reno is very expensive for radio talent, I was hired at one radio station in Reno as an Operations Manager, the pay was an insulting $1300 a month. Even then the slums were half the pay check, and station was a DUMP, I would look to do radio else ware. One other caution about doing time in radio in Reno; is the fact you have no rights! If the boss decides not to pay you; you are SOL in Nevada. I'm still waiting to paid and that was six years ago!

Steve
www.radiobrandy.com
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Reno is very expensive for radio talent, I was hired at one radio station in Reno as an Operations Manager, the pay was an insulting $1300 a month.

That much for an Operations Manager per month! I make that much in a week at FedEx after taxes. You need to get the radio addiction out of your blood and find a real job. Radio Sucks pay wise.
 
Newsperson responds:

No one has stated exactly when they worked for this low pay and that is the past so what about now?

My estimate is that the pay in August of 2008 (in Reno) is in the $ 10.00 to $ 15.00 an hour range. Other key talent would get paid more. The traffic person (as in billing not road traffic) would get paid more. Back in 2004 there was a PD opening at around 45K. Before you can get to the pay issue you have to sell yourself and the value you would provide to the station. After you have done that then the pay should be more realalistic.

As far as having no rights in Nevada as an employee that is just not true. If you don't get paid on time you can go to the labor board. Don't go to the labor board if your paycheck shows up late in the day or if there is a huge storm and the paychecks come a day late on a Fed-X plane. The point is that if your paycheck is really not on the way you have a place to go in Nevada for help.

I saw some openings in Reno on allaccess.com. Plus I hear a new high power (15KW) station on 1060 Khz. (licensed to Sparks) will be coming on the air next spring. Does anyone know what their programing plans are? What type of staff will the need?

I will look for your replies.

Newsperson
 
Good one Newsperson! Good one indeed! That new station owner of 1060 hasn't said what will be on that new 15 thousand watt blowtorch next spring or has he? lol....
 
Newsperson responds:

More about the new 1060 Khz. at Reno-Sparks:

I heard through the grapevine that it will definetly not be right wing of any sort, Air America is already on KJFK 1230, the Buzz 1270 has the guy talk like Tom Leykis, Mike without Don and the 3rd shift. AM 630 now KPLY and 1450 Khz. both run ESPN.

So what does that leave for the new Big 1060 at Reno?

Radio Star One (and others) do you have any ideas as to what type of a station we can excpet on 1060?

I will look for your replies.

Newsperson
 
Does Chris Kidd own that 1060? I think he was the licensee for the permit when it was granted. If he's the one putting it on the air, you can expect the wackiest, least profitable format ever done in Reno. It will be waste of a decent stick.
 
Newsperson responds:

The permit for 1060 Khz., licensed to Sparks is owned by Eastern Sierra Broadcasting, I don't know who the individuals are.

If you're talking about a wacky format that almost sounds like a welcome relief for Reno. Many of the stations in Reno run so much of the same old thing. Some of the exceptions are 1270 the Buzz which has its own morning show now and their sister station KJFK has customized its format to broadcast the better programs available, not just Air America.

Whether a station is profitable or not was not the point that started this post. Someone was frustrated looking for a job in Reno, well maybe your "profitable" point comes home because if a potential employee is viewed as "profitable" to an employer then a deal is made. It doesn't matter if you work at a profitable station like K-BUL or a new unknown station becasue one is compensation for their services at a set amount.

As far as a wacky format for 1060 Khz., what are your guesses? What should it be or what do you thnk it will become?

I will look for your replies.

Newsperson
 
Yes, indeed....the new ,high powered AM1060 is a new venture by former KTHO (South Lake Tahoe) owner Chris Kidd. Don't be surprised if Dennis Hof turns out to have somehing to with the new Reno AM startup. It may be called KHOF. (Bunny Ranch Radio) with all female announcers.
 
Newsperson responds:

Well if it's all nude bunnys on the air all the time that would get some attention and ratings!

Then that would really be some new talent in Reno as this posting started out.

Seriously any new station regardless of who the owner is will need to be creative and carve out their own ninch.

What would be your format?

Newsperson
 
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