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wattagecottage
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Does anyone know where a college jock could start to find a radio gig, on air or otherwise. AM, FM. Country, Rock ,Oldies, Folk. Any suggestions?
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With all of the consolidation that has taken place in the industry, there are fewer and fewer entry level jobs in broadcasting. Some suggestions:
Get as much experience as you can at your college station. Not just on the air, but in the departments that make the station work, business/fund raising, music/programming, news, production and engineering and operations/management. People who want to be on the air are a dime a dozen, but folks with air experience that also have real world experience, even at a college station, often have a better chance.
You'll probably have to look farther than just the nearest towns for work. Be prepared to have a long commute when you find a job. Enfield really has only one local station, and that is a non-com college station. Springfield has only a limited number of stations but if you expand your search to included the Northampton, Pittsfield and Hartford areas, the number of prospective employers increases several times.
Learn everything you can about the stations you are applying to. First and foremost, LISTEN TO THEM. Take notes on their format, their promotions and their advertising. Nothing is worse in an interview when the prospective employee doesn't know the first thing about the company he/she hopes to work for. If the station does remotes, go to a few of them and talk to the staff (keep in mind they may be busy) or at least strike up a conversation with the interns.
Consider getting your foot in the door via an internship at a station, either through your college or directly with the station. This will give you an inside knowledge of the business and of the station. Most positions are filled from within so the key to success is "working" at a station, even if on a volunteer basis.
In the old days, career counselors would warn you not to appear to be too eager for a job, but these days stations are looking for people who really do want to work in radio, who have a passion for radio (or to put it another way, they are looking for entry level people who won't complain about the late night and/or weekend hours and the very low pay.
Look for stations that do a lot of syndicated talk, sports or local remote broadcasts. They are often looking for "board operators," people to run the board during the network programming.
One final bit of advice. Reliability is key in the radio business. If show up late for the interview thay may consider it an indication that you will be late for your work shift which in radio can be a real problem.
Get as much experience as you can at your college station. Not just on the air, but in the departments that make the station work, business/fund raising, music/programming, news, production and engineering and operations/management. People who want to be on the air are a dime a dozen, but folks with air experience that also have real world experience, even at a college station, often have a better chance.
You'll probably have to look farther than just the nearest towns for work. Be prepared to have a long commute when you find a job. Enfield really has only one local station, and that is a non-com college station. Springfield has only a limited number of stations but if you expand your search to included the Northampton, Pittsfield and Hartford areas, the number of prospective employers increases several times.
Learn everything you can about the stations you are applying to. First and foremost, LISTEN TO THEM. Take notes on their format, their promotions and their advertising. Nothing is worse in an interview when the prospective employee doesn't know the first thing about the company he/she hopes to work for. If the station does remotes, go to a few of them and talk to the staff (keep in mind they may be busy) or at least strike up a conversation with the interns.
Consider getting your foot in the door via an internship at a station, either through your college or directly with the station. This will give you an inside knowledge of the business and of the station. Most positions are filled from within so the key to success is "working" at a station, even if on a volunteer basis.
In the old days, career counselors would warn you not to appear to be too eager for a job, but these days stations are looking for people who really do want to work in radio, who have a passion for radio (or to put it another way, they are looking for entry level people who won't complain about the late night and/or weekend hours and the very low pay.
Look for stations that do a lot of syndicated talk, sports or local remote broadcasts. They are often looking for "board operators," people to run the board during the network programming.
One final bit of advice. Reliability is key in the radio business. If show up late for the interview thay may consider it an indication that you will be late for your work shift which in radio can be a real problem.
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cquinn
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kritic
Guest
TPO, that was a fabulous well thought out and thoughtful answer.
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antennafarm
Guest
> TPO, that was a fabulous well thought out and thoughtful
> answer.
>
Another item to look at are your computer skills and how fast you can pick up new computer software...especially in the automation and audio editing department. Many stations now use Maestro, AudioVault or other automation software and if you can addapt to that, that'll be a plus. As far as audio editing goes, If you have access to Cool Edit, Adobe or SAW audio programs, work on your editing skills. Walking in with this skill as opposed to someone who doesn't know Cool Edit from MS Word will certainly help. Just a tidbit from a guy who has had to adapt from reel-to-reel and carts to state-of-the-art computer audio editing.
> answer.
>
Another item to look at are your computer skills and how fast you can pick up new computer software...especially in the automation and audio editing department. Many stations now use Maestro, AudioVault or other automation software and if you can addapt to that, that'll be a plus. As far as audio editing goes, If you have access to Cool Edit, Adobe or SAW audio programs, work on your editing skills. Walking in with this skill as opposed to someone who doesn't know Cool Edit from MS Word will certainly help. Just a tidbit from a guy who has had to adapt from reel-to-reel and carts to state-of-the-art computer audio editing.
> > TPO, that was a fabulous well thought out and thoughtful
> > answer.
> >
> Another item to look at are your computer skills and how
> fast you can pick up new computer software...especially in
> the automation and audio editing department. Many stations
> now use Maestro, AudioVault or other automation software and
> if you can addapt to that, that'll be a plus. As far as
> audio editing goes, If you have access to Cool Edit, Adobe
> or SAW audio programs, work on your editing skills. Walking
> in with this skill as opposed to someone who doesn't know
> Cool Edit from MS Word will certainly help. Just a tidbit
> from a guy who has had to adapt from reel-to-reel and carts
> to state-of-the-art computer audio editing.
>
Doesn't anyone else use Soundforge?
> > answer.
> >
> Another item to look at are your computer skills and how
> fast you can pick up new computer software...especially in
> the automation and audio editing department. Many stations
> now use Maestro, AudioVault or other automation software and
> if you can addapt to that, that'll be a plus. As far as
> audio editing goes, If you have access to Cool Edit, Adobe
> or SAW audio programs, work on your editing skills. Walking
> in with this skill as opposed to someone who doesn't know
> Cool Edit from MS Word will certainly help. Just a tidbit
> from a guy who has had to adapt from reel-to-reel and carts
> to state-of-the-art computer audio editing.
>
Doesn't anyone else use Soundforge?
i use others from the soundforge family like acid and vegas... but ive found CEP/AA is a little more user friendly than soundforge.
> Doesn't anyone else use Soundforge?
>
> Doesn't anyone else use Soundforge?
>
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antennafarm
Guest
> i use others from the soundforge family like acid and
> vegas... but ive found CEP/AA is a little more user friendly
> than soundforge.
>
>
> > Doesn't anyone else use Soundforge?
> >
>
Opps...forgot SoundForge. Nice program. Use it in my studio. My program of choice for normal editing is Adobe (Cool Edit) but SF has some interesting plug-in's.
> vegas... but ive found CEP/AA is a little more user friendly
> than soundforge.
>
>
> > Doesn't anyone else use Soundforge?
> >
>
Opps...forgot SoundForge. Nice program. Use it in my studio. My program of choice for normal editing is Adobe (Cool Edit) but SF has some interesting plug-in's.
Re: Starter Jobs in stamford-norwalk
> Does anyone know where a college jock could start to find a
> radio gig, on air or otherwise. AM, FM. Country, Rock
> ,Oldies, Folk. Any suggestions?
I am also a college jock as some of you are well aware. do any of you know of any down here (beside cox 95.9-96.7 which I have applied for)
thanks
dj OZ wwlr 91.5
>
> Does anyone know where a college jock could start to find a
> radio gig, on air or otherwise. AM, FM. Country, Rock
> ,Oldies, Folk. Any suggestions?
I am also a college jock as some of you are well aware. do any of you know of any down here (beside cox 95.9-96.7 which I have applied for)
thanks
dj OZ wwlr 91.5
>
Re: Starter Jobs in stamford-norwalk
OZ: i speak for myself (but im sure some agree) that everyone on the connecticut and nyc boards are sooooooooo tired of hearing from you about a job. the person who started this thread is the first time posting something about a job, and i am personally happy to give out any info i can. but you have posted numerous times asking people to find a job for you.
again, look at the trades. send out tapes and resumes. get in touch with pd's. the reality of it is you most likely wont find a job in your home area, i am from massachusetts, and i have worked in texas, florida, new york state and vermont, not because i like the areas but because thats where the jobs were. if i had stayed in my home town and at the first station i was on air at i would have been waiting untill last month for the oppertunity for a full time gig there because last month was the first full time opening there in 6 years.
Oz, take this advice seriously: stop asking people if they know anyone or anything open. people (including pd's) from all areas read boards for different places. a good portion of the pd's in this country now know you want things handed to you (translation: lazy). hunt down the jobs yourself. yes, you may have to move to montana (not that theres anything wrong with there!) to get your first full time gig. you might put in a tape at krock and get a part time gig... you never know. but the point is tom poleman isnt going to call you out of the blue and tell you he's firing cubby and he wants you to replace him.
let's talk about radio on this board, not make it a job listing page. thats what all access is for.
> > Does anyone know where a college jock could start to find
> a
> > radio gig, on air or otherwise. AM, FM. Country, Rock
> > ,Oldies, Folk. Any suggestions?
>
> I am also a college jock as some of you are well aware. do
> any of you know of any down here (beside cox 95.9-96.7 which
> I have applied for)
> thanks
> dj OZ wwlr 91.5
> >
>
OZ: i speak for myself (but im sure some agree) that everyone on the connecticut and nyc boards are sooooooooo tired of hearing from you about a job. the person who started this thread is the first time posting something about a job, and i am personally happy to give out any info i can. but you have posted numerous times asking people to find a job for you.
again, look at the trades. send out tapes and resumes. get in touch with pd's. the reality of it is you most likely wont find a job in your home area, i am from massachusetts, and i have worked in texas, florida, new york state and vermont, not because i like the areas but because thats where the jobs were. if i had stayed in my home town and at the first station i was on air at i would have been waiting untill last month for the oppertunity for a full time gig there because last month was the first full time opening there in 6 years.
Oz, take this advice seriously: stop asking people if they know anyone or anything open. people (including pd's) from all areas read boards for different places. a good portion of the pd's in this country now know you want things handed to you (translation: lazy). hunt down the jobs yourself. yes, you may have to move to montana (not that theres anything wrong with there!) to get your first full time gig. you might put in a tape at krock and get a part time gig... you never know. but the point is tom poleman isnt going to call you out of the blue and tell you he's firing cubby and he wants you to replace him.
let's talk about radio on this board, not make it a job listing page. thats what all access is for.
> > Does anyone know where a college jock could start to find
> a
> > radio gig, on air or otherwise. AM, FM. Country, Rock
> > ,Oldies, Folk. Any suggestions?
>
> I am also a college jock as some of you are well aware. do
> any of you know of any down here (beside cox 95.9-96.7 which
> I have applied for)
> thanks
> dj OZ wwlr 91.5
> >
>
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EricMicDee
Guest
Re: Starter Jobs in stamford-norwalk
> I am also a college jock as some of you are well aware. do
> any of you know of any down here (beside cox 95.9-96.7 which
> I have applied for)
> thanks
> dj OZ wwlr 91.5
Oz, quick piece of advice.
We know who you are, we know your history ... it's as if we know your resume. As soon as you apply for a job ANYWHERE from DC-North, I guarantee you everyone will know exactly who you are: Ozman from radio-info!!!
I highly suggest you remove yourself from this highly visible position you happen to be in currently ... otherwise you'll have a hard time getting a job on-air at a radio station.
As a PROGRAM DIRECTOR, I can't STAND lazy people, and all your posts suggest you are lazy and you want something handed to you. Everyone on my staff must be proactive in order to get the job done. If I have to constantly remind my staff of their job, that hinders our performance. Honestly, just from your posts, I wouldn't want you on my staff.
So here's the advice. Stop posting, start reading, and find a job on your own!!<P ID="signature">______________
-EricM</P>
> I am also a college jock as some of you are well aware. do
> any of you know of any down here (beside cox 95.9-96.7 which
> I have applied for)
> thanks
> dj OZ wwlr 91.5
Oz, quick piece of advice.
We know who you are, we know your history ... it's as if we know your resume. As soon as you apply for a job ANYWHERE from DC-North, I guarantee you everyone will know exactly who you are: Ozman from radio-info!!!
I highly suggest you remove yourself from this highly visible position you happen to be in currently ... otherwise you'll have a hard time getting a job on-air at a radio station.
As a PROGRAM DIRECTOR, I can't STAND lazy people, and all your posts suggest you are lazy and you want something handed to you. Everyone on my staff must be proactive in order to get the job done. If I have to constantly remind my staff of their job, that hinders our performance. Honestly, just from your posts, I wouldn't want you on my staff.
So here's the advice. Stop posting, start reading, and find a job on your own!!<P ID="signature">______________
-EricM</P>
Re: Starter Jobs in stamford-norwalk
And I will add for the 432nd time... you need to find an internship, even though your school doesn't offer it for credit as you have said dozens of times. Many stations will still hire interns who aren't doing it for credit, but want to get experience.
> OZ: i speak for myself (but im sure some agree) that
> everyone on the connecticut and nyc boards are sooooooooo
> tired of hearing from you about a job. the person who
> started this thread is the first time posting something
> about a job, and i am personally happy to give out any info
> i can. but you have posted numerous times asking people to
> find a job for you.
>
> again, look at the trades. send out tapes and resumes. get
> in touch with pd's. the reality of it is you most likely
> wont find a job in your home area, i am from massachusetts,
> and i have worked in texas, florida, new york state and
> vermont, not because i like the areas but because thats
> where the jobs were. if i had stayed in my home town and at
> the first station i was on air at i would have been waiting
> untill last month for the oppertunity for a full time gig
> there because last month was the first full time opening
> there in 6 years.
>
> Oz, take this advice seriously: stop asking people if they
> know anyone or anything open. people (including pd's) from
> all areas read boards for different places. a good portion
> of the pd's in this country now know you want things handed
> to you (translation: lazy). hunt down the jobs yourself.
> yes, you may have to move to montana (not that theres
> anything wrong with there!) to get your first full time gig.
> you might put in a tape at krock and get a part time gig...
> you never know. but the point is tom poleman isnt going to
> call you out of the blue and tell you he's firing cubby and
> he wants you to replace him.
>
> let's talk about radio on this board, not make it a job
> listing page. thats what all access is for.
>
>
>
> > > Does anyone know where a college jock could start to
> find
> > a
> > > radio gig, on air or otherwise. AM, FM. Country, Rock
> > > ,Oldies, Folk. Any suggestions?
> >
> > I am also a college jock as some of you are well aware. do
>
> > any of you know of any down here (beside cox 95.9-96.7
> which
> > I have applied for)
> > thanks
> > dj OZ wwlr 91.5
> > >
> >
>
And I will add for the 432nd time... you need to find an internship, even though your school doesn't offer it for credit as you have said dozens of times. Many stations will still hire interns who aren't doing it for credit, but want to get experience.
> OZ: i speak for myself (but im sure some agree) that
> everyone on the connecticut and nyc boards are sooooooooo
> tired of hearing from you about a job. the person who
> started this thread is the first time posting something
> about a job, and i am personally happy to give out any info
> i can. but you have posted numerous times asking people to
> find a job for you.
>
> again, look at the trades. send out tapes and resumes. get
> in touch with pd's. the reality of it is you most likely
> wont find a job in your home area, i am from massachusetts,
> and i have worked in texas, florida, new york state and
> vermont, not because i like the areas but because thats
> where the jobs were. if i had stayed in my home town and at
> the first station i was on air at i would have been waiting
> untill last month for the oppertunity for a full time gig
> there because last month was the first full time opening
> there in 6 years.
>
> Oz, take this advice seriously: stop asking people if they
> know anyone or anything open. people (including pd's) from
> all areas read boards for different places. a good portion
> of the pd's in this country now know you want things handed
> to you (translation: lazy). hunt down the jobs yourself.
> yes, you may have to move to montana (not that theres
> anything wrong with there!) to get your first full time gig.
> you might put in a tape at krock and get a part time gig...
> you never know. but the point is tom poleman isnt going to
> call you out of the blue and tell you he's firing cubby and
> he wants you to replace him.
>
> let's talk about radio on this board, not make it a job
> listing page. thats what all access is for.
>
>
>
> > > Does anyone know where a college jock could start to
> find
> > a
> > > radio gig, on air or otherwise. AM, FM. Country, Rock
> > > ,Oldies, Folk. Any suggestions?
> >
> > I am also a college jock as some of you are well aware. do
>
> > any of you know of any down here (beside cox 95.9-96.7
> which
> > I have applied for)
> > thanks
> > dj OZ wwlr 91.5
> > >
> >
>
C
cabradio
Guest
Re: Starter Jobs in stamford-norwalk
> And I will add for the 432nd time...
You must have missed a couple...we're up to 435 now! LOL<P ID="signature">______________
</P>
> And I will add for the 432nd time...
You must have missed a couple...we're up to 435 now! LOL<P ID="signature">______________
</P>
Re: Starter Jobs in stamford-norwalk
sorry for all the comotion guys. I know I have been trying very hard too hard. an I appologise to annoy you guys. I did in fact go to many radio stations but the same thing over and over, It was only for credit. to get an internship at a college station, I need to attend the school. thats why I kept posting in case there was any openings anyway. see ya.
> And I will add for the 432nd time... you need to find an
> internship, even though your school doesn't offer it for
> credit as you have said dozens of times. Many stations will
> still hire interns who aren't doing it for credit, but want
> to get experience.
>
> > OZ: i speak for myself (but im sure some agree) that
> > everyone on the connecticut and nyc boards are sooooooooo
> > tired of hearing from you about a job. the person who
> > started this thread is the first time posting something
> > about a job, and i am personally happy to give out any
> info
> > i can. but you have posted numerous times asking people to
>
> > find a job for you.
> >
> > again, look at the trades. send out tapes and resumes. get
>
> > in touch with pd's. the reality of it is you most likely
> > wont find a job in your home area, i am from
> massachusetts,
> > and i have worked in texas, florida, new york state and
> > vermont, not because i like the areas but because thats
> > where the jobs were. if i had stayed in my home town and
> at
> > the first station i was on air at i would have been
> waiting
> > untill last month for the oppertunity for a full time gig
> > there because last month was the first full time opening
> > there in 6 years.
> >
> > Oz, take this advice seriously: stop asking people if they
>
> > know anyone or anything open. people (including pd's) from
>
> > all areas read boards for different places. a good portion
>
> > of the pd's in this country now know you want things
> handed
> > to you (translation: lazy). hunt down the jobs yourself.
> > yes, you may have to move to montana (not that theres
> > anything wrong with there!) to get your first full time
> gig.
> > you might put in a tape at krock and get a part time
> gig...
> > you never know. but the point is tom poleman isnt going to
>
> > call you out of the blue and tell you he's firing cubby
> and
> > he wants you to replace him.
> >
> > let's talk about radio on this board, not make it a job
> > listing page. thats what all access is for.
> >
> >
> >
> > > > Does anyone know where a college jock could start to
> > find
> > > a
> > > > radio gig, on air or otherwise. AM, FM. Country, Rock
> > > > ,Oldies, Folk. Any suggestions?
> > >
> > > I am also a college jock as some of you are well aware.
> do
> >
> > > any of you know of any down here (beside cox 95.9-96.7
> > which
> > > I have applied for)
> > > thanks
> > > dj OZ wwlr 91.5
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
sorry for all the comotion guys. I know I have been trying very hard too hard. an I appologise to annoy you guys. I did in fact go to many radio stations but the same thing over and over, It was only for credit. to get an internship at a college station, I need to attend the school. thats why I kept posting in case there was any openings anyway. see ya.
> And I will add for the 432nd time... you need to find an
> internship, even though your school doesn't offer it for
> credit as you have said dozens of times. Many stations will
> still hire interns who aren't doing it for credit, but want
> to get experience.
>
> > OZ: i speak for myself (but im sure some agree) that
> > everyone on the connecticut and nyc boards are sooooooooo
> > tired of hearing from you about a job. the person who
> > started this thread is the first time posting something
> > about a job, and i am personally happy to give out any
> info
> > i can. but you have posted numerous times asking people to
>
> > find a job for you.
> >
> > again, look at the trades. send out tapes and resumes. get
>
> > in touch with pd's. the reality of it is you most likely
> > wont find a job in your home area, i am from
> massachusetts,
> > and i have worked in texas, florida, new york state and
> > vermont, not because i like the areas but because thats
> > where the jobs were. if i had stayed in my home town and
> at
> > the first station i was on air at i would have been
> waiting
> > untill last month for the oppertunity for a full time gig
> > there because last month was the first full time opening
> > there in 6 years.
> >
> > Oz, take this advice seriously: stop asking people if they
>
> > know anyone or anything open. people (including pd's) from
>
> > all areas read boards for different places. a good portion
>
> > of the pd's in this country now know you want things
> handed
> > to you (translation: lazy). hunt down the jobs yourself.
> > yes, you may have to move to montana (not that theres
> > anything wrong with there!) to get your first full time
> gig.
> > you might put in a tape at krock and get a part time
> gig...
> > you never know. but the point is tom poleman isnt going to
>
> > call you out of the blue and tell you he's firing cubby
> and
> > he wants you to replace him.
> >
> > let's talk about radio on this board, not make it a job
> > listing page. thats what all access is for.
> >
> >
> >
> > > > Does anyone know where a college jock could start to
> > find
> > > a
> > > > radio gig, on air or otherwise. AM, FM. Country, Rock
> > > > ,Oldies, Folk. Any suggestions?
> > >
> > > I am also a college jock as some of you are well aware.
> do
> >
> > > any of you know of any down here (beside cox 95.9-96.7
> > which
> > > I have applied for)
> > > thanks
> > > dj OZ wwlr 91.5
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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