Radio station job opening--resume suggestions?

[JasonW]

Hello All,

I recently heard a local radio station (owned by a small regional network) advertise several job openings. I called them and was told to e-mail or fax a resume to their headquarters. I'd love to be a board op or perhaps work in programming at one of their AM news/talk stations. Being an engineer's assistant (if they'd take me for that) would be enjoyable as well.

I have never worked in broadcast radio before, but as a long-time listener who has "hung around" the business (I knew a few of the talk hosts at WNWS 790 in Miami and have a cousin who was a talk host there), I'm familiar with the studio jargon and engineering terminology and have a broad understanding of how a radio station works as an organization. I've never worked with AM or FM transmission equipment (other than experimenting with low-power Part 15 AM and FM gear), but I do know what the various pieces of full-power matching network, transmission line, and antenna equipment are and how they work.
Could anyone here recommend what to put (and what *not* to include) in the resume? I'm not looking to be deceptive--I just want to keep it short, sweet, and to-the-point with only information that they would consider relevant.

Many thanks in advance to anyone who can help. -- J. Jason Wentworth

 

[99-5jamz]

Put down anything that shows that you have a strong intrest in broadcasting. If you know how to use any programs related to the broadcasting field like Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Etc. When I applyed for my job I wrote down that a use to run a Part 15 FM station. I also wrote that I understand Basic Programming. And The key "I am very Good with Adobe Audition" (which at the time only 1 person in the building knew how to use). Write anything that makes you look good.<P ID="signature">______________
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[jtthepd]

> Hello All,
>
> I recently heard a local radio station (owned by a small
> regional network) advertise several job openings. I called
> them and was told to e-mail or fax a resume to their
> headquarters. I'd love to be a board op or perhaps work in
> programming at one of their AM news/talk stations. Being an
> engineer's assistant (if they'd take me for that) would be
> enjoyable as well.
>
> I have never worked in broadcast radio before, but as a
> long-time listener who has "hung around" the business (I
> knew a few of the talk hosts at WNWS 790 in Miami and have a
> cousin who was a talk host there), I'm familiar with the
> studio jargon and engineering terminology and have a broad
> understanding of how a radio station works as an
> organization. I've never worked with AM or FM transmission
> equipment (other than experimenting with low-power Part 15
> AM and FM gear), but I do know what the various pieces of
> full-power matching network, transmission line, and antenna
> equipment are and how they work.
> Could anyone here recommend what to put (and what *not* to
> include) in the resume? I'm not looking to be deceptive--I
> just want to keep it short, sweet, and to-the-point with
> only information that they would consider relevant.
>
> Many thanks in advance to anyone who can help. -- J. Jason
> Wentworth
>

Yes, just put down anything that you know about radio, like tools and such. Also what your presentation can be if you want to be on air, and include an aircheck. If not, just write down the software you know, all the automation systems you know, etc. Make sure you keep any jobs you have had TO THE POINT, don't give too much info out. The PD's and leader staff like being able to quickly run over your past experience.

 

[JasonW]

I thank you all very much for your suggestions. I don't know anything about automation software or special-purpose radio software (which they wouldn't expect for anyone who's never been in radio before), but I have worked at the Miami Space Transit Planetarium (Jack Horkheimer's place) and while there worked with sound boards and other multimedia equipment. -- Jason

 

[Russty]

> ...I have worked at the Miami
> Space Transit Planetarium (Jack Horkheimer's place) and
> while there worked with sound boards and other multimedia
> equipment. -- Jason

Yes, definately include your experience at the planetarium. Having myself worked both in Radio and Planetarium there are some striking similarities. The technical aspect is impressive enough alone, but if you also had experience ineracting with the public there that is a major plus.

Good luck w/ the application process.

 

[JasonW]

> > ...I have worked at the Miami
> > Space Transit Planetarium (Jack Horkheimer's place) and
> > while there worked with sound boards and other multimedia
> > equipment. -- Jason
>
> Yes, definately include your experience at the planetarium.
> Having myself worked both in Radio and Planetarium there are
> some striking similarities. The technical aspect is
> impressive enough alone, but if you also had experience
> ineracting with the public there that is a major plus.
>
> Good luck w/ the application process.

Thank you. I just put the resume (with the planetarium experience listed) in with two local radio stations. All I can do now is hold my breath and cross my fingers... -- Jason