Radio
What it takes:
- Your job search arsenal includes a resume, cover letter and a demo reel.
- Save everything. Get your work in a digital format, as well as a CD if necessary, and store it securely.
- Experience is crucial. Prove yourself working at WCRX, taking classes and collaboration and learning all facets of the radio industry - and it will lead to other offers.
- Network. Nearly all hiring/offers for work come through relationships.
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Sample Job Titles
Account Executive
Director of Sales
Promotions Manager
Account Manager
General Manager
Public Relations Director
Assistant Engineer
General Sales Manager
Producer
Assistant Producer
Local Sales Manager
Research Director
Announcer
Marketing Director
Sales Assistant
Board Operator
News Director
Satellite Operator
Chief Engineer
News Reporter
Traffic Director
Communications Engineer
On-Air Personality
Traffic Assistant
Continuity Director
Operations/Programming Director
Web Master
Dir of Engineering
Promotions Assistant
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Key Companies
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Chicago Area Resources
Chicago Artists Resource – Articles, jobs, networking
Chicago Radio and Media – local news, message board, and job opportunities.
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National Resources
Radio 411 – national database with articles, jobs, etc.
Radio Online – jobs, data, general information and articles
National Association of Broadcasters – trade association for radio and tv broadcasters
Career Resource Center – list of blogs, useful websites and publications
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Job Boards
Chicago Radio and Media – local news, message board, and job opportunities.
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At Columbia
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