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Guide to Broadcast Radio Jobs

Go on the air with radio broadcasting jobs

By Shannon Tani

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Broadcast radio jobs are in hot demand no matter where you live. Even though CDs and MP3 players allow you to listen to whatever music you like, many people still prefer to listen to the radio, especially while they are commuting. After all, radio provides news, weather and traffic updates in addition to music.

In most cases, getting radio jobs requires diligent work and possibly a willingness to move to a city that has a job. There are a small number of radio broadcasting jobs in any particular city, so the competition can be fierce.

If you are interesting in getting jobs in radio broadcasting:

1. Study broadcasting in school. You don't always need a 4-year degree, but it helps to have some knowledge and experience, especially if you want to find on-air radio broadcast jobs.

2. Be willing to work odd hours. Everybody wants to find radio station jobs during the commuting hours, when the most people are listening. However, it may be easier to break into the business if you are willing to work the graveyard shift.

3. Network to get local radio jobs. It never hurts to know someone that works for a radio station.

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Take an internship to get better broadcast radio jobs

Many people break into the radio business with an internship. This is a great way to gain experience and make connection. Internships are often unpaid, so make sure to prepare financially for working without pay.

I recommend: Rising Star Internships offers a number of internship programs for radio broadcasting in a number of large cities. An internship with the famous NPR is sure to get you a good job anywhere in the country.

Look for jobs in radio journalism on job boards that focus on the broadcasting industry

When you look for a job, it's best to look where other professionals in your industry tend to congregate. That's why you want to check out the job boards that specialize in posting radio jobs.

I recommend: TVandRadioJobs.com lists many jobs in radio broadcasting. AirTalents.com also posts radio jobs. Both sites allow you to create a profile including your resume and audio clips so that potential employers can easily find you.

Save time by hiring a recruiter to find radio jobs for you

Many people don't have the time to search for jobs online. This is when a professional recruiter comes in handy. A recruiter may have more connections in the industry than you do and can easily get you into the radio station you want to work for.

I recommend: The Birschbach Recruitment Network can help you find media related jobs, including radio, throughout the country. If you are looking for executive positions in radio broadcasting, you may want to use an executive recruiter, such as Thomas Executive Resources.

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