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on air openings in ct
- Thread starter Ozman
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> hey guys. I have been looking around to get on-air openings
> on the radio in ct. do you know of any radio stations
> (especially college) looking for on air shifts?
>
>
> OZ
> prevously on
> on wwlr 91.5 the impulse
>
Ozman, when I saw this post, I was like "Oh know", because you are going to get ripped apart by almost everyone on the board. Here are my suggestions for you, again: Get off the computer and start making phone calls and resumes. Or, instead of asking us about jobs, do a search on the computer, but you have to stop asking us for help. You need to earn your job positions. You aren't going to be automatically put on the air. The word is "work". You have to work at it. You aren't going to get an on air job right away. Stop asking us! You know what the response will be.<P ID="signature">______________
Kevin</P>
> on the radio in ct. do you know of any radio stations
> (especially college) looking for on air shifts?
>
>
> OZ
> prevously on
> on wwlr 91.5 the impulse
>
Ozman, when I saw this post, I was like "Oh know", because you are going to get ripped apart by almost everyone on the board. Here are my suggestions for you, again: Get off the computer and start making phone calls and resumes. Or, instead of asking us about jobs, do a search on the computer, but you have to stop asking us for help. You need to earn your job positions. You aren't going to be automatically put on the air. The word is "work". You have to work at it. You aren't going to get an on air job right away. Stop asking us! You know what the response will be.<P ID="signature">______________
Kevin</P>
P
primativeradgod
Guest
I have to say, I've been watching the exchange between Oz and others across multiple boards... It's the same question over and over again...
That being said, I'm going to *try* to answer it for you, Oz, if for nothing else than to stop seeing the same question get marked "NEW!" every two weeks on these boards.
First off, I've done college radio, I've done commercial radio... I'm only a few years older than you, just so you know where I'm coming from...
Here's the truth... you want on air? This summer? Forget commercial entirely... ain't gonna happen... College radio, maybe... Most of these college radio stations have websites. These websites have e-mails. These websites also have phone numbers. And if there isn't someone right there to pick up the phone, the phone numbers also have voice mails. The people running college radio are students like yourself, so don't be afraid to call up and leave a message, the people I know at the college stations in Rhode Island check their voice mail fairly often, so I'm assuming its no different in Connecticut. This is most likely the only way, short of driving to the college campuses physically and scouting out the actual location of each station, that you're going to get on air this summer.
Now for commercial radio... the promotions staff at most commercial stations are always looking for volunteers (read: "we don't pay them money"). If you don't mind not getting paid, contact area promotions directors... or show up to a station event or two, ask a promotions staffer if they've got any openings. If you prove yourself to be reliable and timely, you may get an hourly wage for your time at some point. At the least, you'll have something to put on your resume when you get back to Vermont in the Fall. (Which may help you land a promotions internship or job at a commercial cluster up there during the year.)
Promotions is not on-air, but if you're good enough, it's the start of a long and winding road. I have a friend who started out as an unpaid intern at a station down on Cape Cod the summer after his senior year in HS. He's now 23 and does mid-days in a Top 50 market.
There's advice. You've asked for it, so now you must use it. I don't want to hear any more requests for jobs from you on this board.
Best of luck to you.
That being said, I'm going to *try* to answer it for you, Oz, if for nothing else than to stop seeing the same question get marked "NEW!" every two weeks on these boards.
First off, I've done college radio, I've done commercial radio... I'm only a few years older than you, just so you know where I'm coming from...
Here's the truth... you want on air? This summer? Forget commercial entirely... ain't gonna happen... College radio, maybe... Most of these college radio stations have websites. These websites have e-mails. These websites also have phone numbers. And if there isn't someone right there to pick up the phone, the phone numbers also have voice mails. The people running college radio are students like yourself, so don't be afraid to call up and leave a message, the people I know at the college stations in Rhode Island check their voice mail fairly often, so I'm assuming its no different in Connecticut. This is most likely the only way, short of driving to the college campuses physically and scouting out the actual location of each station, that you're going to get on air this summer.
Now for commercial radio... the promotions staff at most commercial stations are always looking for volunteers (read: "we don't pay them money"). If you don't mind not getting paid, contact area promotions directors... or show up to a station event or two, ask a promotions staffer if they've got any openings. If you prove yourself to be reliable and timely, you may get an hourly wage for your time at some point. At the least, you'll have something to put on your resume when you get back to Vermont in the Fall. (Which may help you land a promotions internship or job at a commercial cluster up there during the year.)
Promotions is not on-air, but if you're good enough, it's the start of a long and winding road. I have a friend who started out as an unpaid intern at a station down on Cape Cod the summer after his senior year in HS. He's now 23 and does mid-days in a Top 50 market.
There's advice. You've asked for it, so now you must use it. I don't want to hear any more requests for jobs from you on this board.
Best of luck to you.short and sweet
as a reader of this board i would like to say this: i read this board to find out whats happening in radio... what the hot gossip is and what station is next to flip. when i want to read about people who dont have jobs and want one i read all access "on the beach". if you want to talk about radio, talk. you seem very knowledgable on alot of subject and come up with some very good posts. except ones like these. you are quickly getting a bad rep and that is in no way a good thing. any attention is good attention? wrong. this is bad.
on a personal side note, one of the first times you posted you were looking for jobs i emailed you with an opening i knew of. you never called them. i even told them you would be calling because you really wanted a job. one strike from them, one from me... maybe because it wasnt midays on krock or afternoons on wccc? nuf said.
> hey guys. I have been looking around to get on-air openings
> on the radio in ct. do you know of any radio stations
> (especially college) looking for on air shifts?
>
>
> OZ
> prevously on
> on wwlr 91.5 the impulse
>
as a reader of this board i would like to say this: i read this board to find out whats happening in radio... what the hot gossip is and what station is next to flip. when i want to read about people who dont have jobs and want one i read all access "on the beach". if you want to talk about radio, talk. you seem very knowledgable on alot of subject and come up with some very good posts. except ones like these. you are quickly getting a bad rep and that is in no way a good thing. any attention is good attention? wrong. this is bad.
on a personal side note, one of the first times you posted you were looking for jobs i emailed you with an opening i knew of. you never called them. i even told them you would be calling because you really wanted a job. one strike from them, one from me... maybe because it wasnt midays on krock or afternoons on wccc? nuf said.
> hey guys. I have been looking around to get on-air openings
> on the radio in ct. do you know of any radio stations
> (especially college) looking for on air shifts?
>
>
> OZ
> prevously on
> on wwlr 91.5 the impulse
>
thanks guys for all the help. I takes me awhile to catch on.
I am currently working full-time for the summer and because of that have not had the time to make a demo of one of my shows yet. I was just looking for any immediate openings.
thanks for wishing me luck.
Is there any type of "official" website for job opening's in radio that are availible besides just one certatin company's website?
I just wish I could take a damn radio intership and call it a day but the school I am attending won't let me.
> I have to say, I've been watching the exchange between Oz
> and others across multiple boards... It's the same question
> over and over again...
>
> That being said, I'm going to *try* to answer it for you,
> Oz, if for nothing else than to stop seeing the same
> question get marked "NEW!" every two weeks on these boards.
>
> First off, I've done college radio, I've done commercial
> radio... I'm only a few years older than you, just so you
> know where I'm coming from...
>
> Here's the truth... you want on air? This summer? Forget
> commercial entirely... ain't gonna happen... College radio,
> maybe... Most of these college radio stations have websites.
> These websites have e-mails. These websites also have phone
> numbers. And if there isn't someone right there to pick up
> the phone, the phone numbers also have voice mails. The
> people running college radio are students like yourself, so
> don't be afraid to call up and leave a message, the people I
> know at the college stations in Rhode Island check their
> voice mail fairly often, so I'm assuming its no different in
> Connecticut. This is most likely the only way, short of
> driving to the college campuses physically and scouting out
> the actual location of each station, that you're going to
> get on air this summer.
>
> Now for commercial radio... the promotions staff at most
> commercial stations are always looking for volunteers
> (read: "we don't pay them money"). If you don't mind not
> getting paid, contact area promotions directors... or show
> up to a station event or two, ask a promotions staffer if
> they've got any openings. If you prove yourself to be
> reliable and timely, you may get an hourly wage for your
> time at some point. At the least, you'll have something to
> put on your resume when you get back to Vermont in the Fall.
> (Which may help you land a promotions internship or job at a
> commercial cluster up there during the year.)
>
> Promotions is not on-air, but if you're good enough, it's
> the start of a long and winding road. I have a friend who
> started out as an unpaid intern at a station down on Cape
> Cod the summer after his senior year in HS. He's now 23 and
> does mid-days in a Top 50 market.
>
> There's advice. You've asked for it, so now you must use it.
> I don't want to hear any more requests for jobs from you on
> this board. Best of luck to you.
>
I am currently working full-time for the summer and because of that have not had the time to make a demo of one of my shows yet. I was just looking for any immediate openings.
thanks for wishing me luck.
Is there any type of "official" website for job opening's in radio that are availible besides just one certatin company's website?
I just wish I could take a damn radio intership and call it a day but the school I am attending won't let me.
> I have to say, I've been watching the exchange between Oz
> and others across multiple boards... It's the same question
> over and over again...
>
> That being said, I'm going to *try* to answer it for you,
> Oz, if for nothing else than to stop seeing the same
> question get marked "NEW!" every two weeks on these boards.
>
> First off, I've done college radio, I've done commercial
> radio... I'm only a few years older than you, just so you
> know where I'm coming from...
>
> Here's the truth... you want on air? This summer? Forget
> commercial entirely... ain't gonna happen... College radio,
> maybe... Most of these college radio stations have websites.
> These websites have e-mails. These websites also have phone
> numbers. And if there isn't someone right there to pick up
> the phone, the phone numbers also have voice mails. The
> people running college radio are students like yourself, so
> don't be afraid to call up and leave a message, the people I
> know at the college stations in Rhode Island check their
> voice mail fairly often, so I'm assuming its no different in
> Connecticut. This is most likely the only way, short of
> driving to the college campuses physically and scouting out
> the actual location of each station, that you're going to
> get on air this summer.
>
> Now for commercial radio... the promotions staff at most
> commercial stations are always looking for volunteers
> (read: "we don't pay them money"). If you don't mind not
> getting paid, contact area promotions directors... or show
> up to a station event or two, ask a promotions staffer if
> they've got any openings. If you prove yourself to be
> reliable and timely, you may get an hourly wage for your
> time at some point. At the least, you'll have something to
> put on your resume when you get back to Vermont in the Fall.
> (Which may help you land a promotions internship or job at a
> commercial cluster up there during the year.)
>
> Promotions is not on-air, but if you're good enough, it's
> the start of a long and winding road. I have a friend who
> started out as an unpaid intern at a station down on Cape
> Cod the summer after his senior year in HS. He's now 23 and
> does mid-days in a Top 50 market.
>
> There's advice. You've asked for it, so now you must use it.
> I don't want to hear any more requests for jobs from you on
> this board.
Best of luck to you.>
Check FMQB.com, allaccess.com, entertainmentcareers.net.
But if you're thinking a college demo tape is going to get you on the air at any station round these parts you're in for a rude awakening. You need someone to take you under their wing and mentor you. For as much you seem to post on here it seems the lack of knowledge you possess about the biz is endless. Don't work on your demo... work on your resume. Internships, executive positions on college stations (Any idiot can have an air shift, only truly dedicated idiots are on the E-Board). Most of all, anything you read on this board? Forget it. Don't act like you know all about the biz. In fact... act like you have never even read it, that you don't know it exists.
Finally, if you go in the with the attitude that you THINK you DESERVE an air spot it is going to be a very unpleasant experience for you.
Now get off the computer and got bust your butt to get a job.
But if you're thinking a college demo tape is going to get you on the air at any station round these parts you're in for a rude awakening. You need someone to take you under their wing and mentor you. For as much you seem to post on here it seems the lack of knowledge you possess about the biz is endless. Don't work on your demo... work on your resume. Internships, executive positions on college stations (Any idiot can have an air shift, only truly dedicated idiots are on the E-Board). Most of all, anything you read on this board? Forget it. Don't act like you know all about the biz. In fact... act like you have never even read it, that you don't know it exists.
Finally, if you go in the with the attitude that you THINK you DESERVE an air spot it is going to be a very unpleasant experience for you.
Now get off the computer and got bust your butt to get a job.
C
cabradio
Guest
Something to keep in mind...
If a PD is about to open a position (fire someone), he's not going to announce it here. Once the position is officially opened, then you will see it on AllAccess.com, FMQB.com, TVandRadioJobs.com, ...of course there are the "Stealth" positions on AllAcess, but those are generally for the experienced.
There are also the NAB.org and CTBA.org websites that you can check out, but again, you will mostly find positions for those with experience. Of course you can always Google for a radio job.
I am somewhat disappointed because we have been down this road before with you and given you much advice that seems to go in one ear and out the other. The person below me says he/she did send you a lead some time back. Why didn't you follow up on it? <P ID="signature">______________
</P>
If a PD is about to open a position (fire someone), he's not going to announce it here. Once the position is officially opened, then you will see it on AllAccess.com, FMQB.com, TVandRadioJobs.com, ...of course there are the "Stealth" positions on AllAcess, but those are generally for the experienced.
There are also the NAB.org and CTBA.org websites that you can check out, but again, you will mostly find positions for those with experience. Of course you can always Google for a radio job.
I am somewhat disappointed because we have been down this road before with you and given you much advice that seems to go in one ear and out the other. The person below me says he/she did send you a lead some time back. Why didn't you follow up on it? <P ID="signature">______________
</P>
E
EricMicDee
Guest
> hey guys. I have been looking around to get on-air openings
> on the radio in ct. do you know of any radio stations
> (especially college) looking for on air shifts?
Oz,
You've been told multiple times on multiple different boards that YOU have to find a job, not post about it on radio-info. I've seen you ask 3 times on the NYC Board for a job, and everytime everyone tells you to put a resume together, put a tape together, start making phone calls, and doing some legwork yourself.
I will not tolerate you asking this on the CT board. I'll remove your posts asking for jobs from now on.
Sorry,
Eric<P ID="signature">______________
-EricM</P>
> on the radio in ct. do you know of any radio stations
> (especially college) looking for on air shifts?
Oz,
You've been told multiple times on multiple different boards that YOU have to find a job, not post about it on radio-info. I've seen you ask 3 times on the NYC Board for a job, and everytime everyone tells you to put a resume together, put a tape together, start making phone calls, and doing some legwork yourself.
I will not tolerate you asking this on the CT board. I'll remove your posts asking for jobs from now on.
Sorry,
Eric<P ID="signature">______________
-EricM</P>
> I am currently working full-time for the summer and because
> of that have not had the time to make a demo of one of my
> shows yet. I was just looking for any immediate openings.
No one will hire anyone (for on-air) without a demo, no matter how immediate their opening is!
You can't just go in and say "I sound good, trust me"!
> of that have not had the time to make a demo of one of my
> shows yet. I was just looking for any immediate openings.
No one will hire anyone (for on-air) without a demo, no matter how immediate their opening is!
You can't just go in and say "I sound good, trust me"!
W
WCWalker
Guest
Just Curious...
Just curious mind you. Is Ozman violating ANY Radio-Info.com rules or policy when he posts these inquiries for employment? If so, perhaps you should indicate which rules are being broken in order that everyone learn why you should not post such material.
Just curious mind you. Is Ozman violating ANY Radio-Info.com rules or policy when he posts these inquiries for employment? If so, perhaps you should indicate which rules are being broken in order that everyone learn why you should not post such material.
C
Cam1224
Guest
Re: geting a job in modern day radio
It's really not hard my friend...the biggest part is getting an internship to get your foot in the door. From there you will make contacts, and as long as you work hard and show real interest someone will give you a chance to VT a overnight. If you are halfway decent you will pick up more part time shifts and go from there! Nowadays management is always looking for someone young they can lowball with $$$ to save the station $$$. Goodluck
> hey guys. I have been looking around to get on-air openings
> on the radio in ct. do you know of any radio stations
> (especially college) looking for on air shifts?
>
>
> OZ
> prevously on
> on wwlr 91.5 the impulse
>
It's really not hard my friend...the biggest part is getting an internship to get your foot in the door. From there you will make contacts, and as long as you work hard and show real interest someone will give you a chance to VT a overnight. If you are halfway decent you will pick up more part time shifts and go from there! Nowadays management is always looking for someone young they can lowball with $$$ to save the station $$$. Goodluck
> hey guys. I have been looking around to get on-air openings
> on the radio in ct. do you know of any radio stations
> (especially college) looking for on air shifts?
>
>
> OZ
> prevously on
> on wwlr 91.5 the impulse
>
C
cabradio
Guest
Re: Just Curious...
> Just curious mind you. Is Ozman violating ANY
> Radio-Info.com rules or policy when he posts these inquiries
> for employment? If so, perhaps you should indicate which
> rules are being broken in order that everyone learn why you
> should not post such material.
See Rule #7:
<font color="brown"> Any other postings which are deemed unacceptable by the Radio.Info.com Administration and/or board moderators (at our discretion).</font>
<P ID="signature">______________
</P>
> Just curious mind you. Is Ozman violating ANY
> Radio-Info.com rules or policy when he posts these inquiries
> for employment? If so, perhaps you should indicate which
> rules are being broken in order that everyone learn why you
> should not post such material.
See Rule #7:
<font color="brown"> Any other postings which are deemed unacceptable by the Radio.Info.com Administration and/or board moderators (at our discretion).</font>
<P ID="signature">______________
</P>
W
WCWalker
Guest
Re: Just Curious...
> >
> > See Rule #7:
> >
> > Any other postings which are deemed unacceptable by the
> > Radio.Info.com Administration and/or board moderators (at
> > our discretion).
>
> Some censorship I can agree with. HOLLA
>
***Only when it suits your agenda and despite the fact the content is harmless and inoffensive in nature.
> >
> > See Rule #7:
> >
> > Any other postings which are deemed unacceptable by the
> > Radio.Info.com Administration and/or board moderators (at
> > our discretion).
>
> Some censorship I can agree with. HOLLA
>
***Only when it suits your agenda and despite the fact the content is harmless and inoffensive in nature.
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EricMicDee
Guest
Re: Just Curious...
> Just curious mind you. Is Ozman violating ANY
> Radio-Info.com rules or policy when he posts these inquiries
> for employment? If so, perhaps you should indicate which
> rules are being broken in order that everyone learn why you
> should not post such material.
Sure, sorry about the delayed response.
But most importantly #'s 6-7 ...
6. Posts across multiple boards or multiple posts on the same board.
7. Any other postings which are deemed unacceptable by the Radio.Info.com Administration and/or board moderators (at our discretion).
He's posted this multiple times on multiple boards, including on this one (CT) a couple of times. He's gotten lots of advice from a lot of professionals ... and it's the same advice over and over again. So as far as I'm concerned, I'm calling rules 6 & 7. It clutters the board with the same message.
Sorry if you don't like the moderation. I think we rarely EVER get involved on this board, and that's how I like it -- your board to discuss what you'd like. But with this issue, I won't tolerate it anymore.<P ID="signature">______________
-EricM</P>
> Just curious mind you. Is Ozman violating ANY
> Radio-Info.com rules or policy when he posts these inquiries
> for employment? If so, perhaps you should indicate which
> rules are being broken in order that everyone learn why you
> should not post such material.
Sure, sorry about the delayed response.
But most importantly #'s 6-7 ...
6. Posts across multiple boards or multiple posts on the same board.
7. Any other postings which are deemed unacceptable by the Radio.Info.com Administration and/or board moderators (at our discretion).
He's posted this multiple times on multiple boards, including on this one (CT) a couple of times. He's gotten lots of advice from a lot of professionals ... and it's the same advice over and over again. So as far as I'm concerned, I'm calling rules 6 & 7. It clutters the board with the same message.
Sorry if you don't like the moderation. I think we rarely EVER get involved on this board, and that's how I like it -- your board to discuss what you'd like. But with this issue, I won't tolerate it anymore.<P ID="signature">______________
-EricM</P>
E
EricMicDee
Guest
Re: Just Curious...
> ***Only when it suits your agenda and despite the fact the
> content is harmless and inoffensive in nature.
Harmless and inoffensive the first few times. Not anymore.
Here's another way to look at it ... by preventing him to post anymore about *this* subject, he's going to have to look elsewhere for a job. Hopefully that will include a telephone and a conversation with people who can get him jobs.<P ID="signature">______________
-EricM</P>
> ***Only when it suits your agenda and despite the fact the
> content is harmless and inoffensive in nature.
Harmless and inoffensive the first few times. Not anymore.
Here's another way to look at it ... by preventing him to post anymore about *this* subject, he's going to have to look elsewhere for a job. Hopefully that will include a telephone and a conversation with people who can get him jobs.<P ID="signature">______________
-EricM</P>
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