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I like my job but like any radio person I check the job trade listings almost everyday... There is jack shit out there right now. The postings below are from http://www.allaccess.com/ I will bold the points the I find interesting
Board Op
“Top level technical producer / board op wanted for highly popular radio show located in the east coast. Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to) content production, live on-air console operation, audio production, voice track editing, checking and operating of various radio equipment, etc. At least 5 years experience is required. Must be able to think and react quickly, have excellent communication skills, professionalism and creativity. Please note “East Coast Tech Producer” in subject line.
The board op of a radio show is considered an entry level position a lot of times... It is an important job but 5 F'N years experience! Are you kidding? Here is the problem... They will get it... Right now getting a gig is so hard that a guy who has skills in this business will have to take this at the state minimum wage
DENVER RADIO SALES - DENVER RADIO SALES
You do sales?You have Denver based market experience?You have established relationships with marketing partners who know you?You tired of working your rear end off for 15% commission on your hard work?Feel slighted?Feel taken for granted?Wish you had other options?Wish you could get half of all sales you brought to the table?Not a typo - I did say 'half' - as in 50%.Where we're at is where its going...if you're motivated, hungry (same thing I guess), and want MORE out of the hard work you do in pounding the pavement each day, then not only do we want to speak with you, but you absolutely want to speak with us.
This is what the trades are littered with... Sales. Radio sales is the same as any other sales... A bunch of scum bags sitting there trying to sell... poorly at that. The bulk that I had encountered in the past looked like date rapists but socially less dignified.
KSL Corp. On-Call Receptionist
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Project a professional company image by answering all telephone calls promptly and courteously, channeling calls correctly, and announcing guests to appropriate party. Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, and/or directing them. Accurately maintaining sign in/out log regarding arrival of visitors and incoming/outgoing merchandise. Adhere to company security policies regarding people entering and/or leaving the premises. *Note: Management will assign responsibilities on a regular and/or rotating basis depending upon the need and proven capabilities and the need to provide expertise for the future. The receptionist may be assigned to help at any receptionist desk.
I bolded all of this one... This is not anything that should be on a radio trade site... Hire a temp you pricks
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Ok, you get the idea... This is where we are in radio right now... Board ops, sales reps, and receptionists... the rest is on automation. Until people start taking chances again and hiring the human element, all of us will be stuck with the same old crap on the radio dial.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Issue 0002
From www.radio-info.com
Detroit's WRIF makes it official - Arthur Penhallow is not coming back
He spent 39 years as the afternoon drive host on WRIF-FM (101.1) starting when Nixon was President and the station was known as WXYZ. That long run is officially over, as WRIF parent company Greater Media announces that contract negotiations are over and Penhallow won’t return. Greater Media Detroit Market Manager John Gallagher says, “We are disappointed that we couldn’t come to a contractual agreement with Arthur. He is obviously a legend in the market and his many years of service to the industry are deeply appreciated. He will be sorely missed.”
F-him... I hear he was a nice guy... But F-him... Arthur P is the biggest rock jock in Detroit for one reason... He has a deep voice... That is it! He has never made any one think, laugh, or feel anything... He is just a voice. This is the one thing I hated about radio even before I got in it (maybe because my voice is awful) is that you didn't have to have any type of originality in this biz to succeed... Arthur P made MILLIONS and then walked away from it because they didn't want to pay him even more to blather about nothing with a deep voice... Double f-him... I hope he gets throat cancer and ends up not being able to use that booming voice to call a nurse while he has liquid bowel movements on himself... Best of luck Arthur and continued success you hack.
Detroit's WRIF makes it official - Arthur Penhallow is not coming back
He spent 39 years as the afternoon drive host on WRIF-FM (101.1) starting when Nixon was President and the station was known as WXYZ. That long run is officially over, as WRIF parent company Greater Media announces that contract negotiations are over and Penhallow won’t return. Greater Media Detroit Market Manager John Gallagher says, “We are disappointed that we couldn’t come to a contractual agreement with Arthur. He is obviously a legend in the market and his many years of service to the industry are deeply appreciated. He will be sorely missed.”
F-him... I hear he was a nice guy... But F-him... Arthur P is the biggest rock jock in Detroit for one reason... He has a deep voice... That is it! He has never made any one think, laugh, or feel anything... He is just a voice. This is the one thing I hated about radio even before I got in it (maybe because my voice is awful) is that you didn't have to have any type of originality in this biz to succeed... Arthur P made MILLIONS and then walked away from it because they didn't want to pay him even more to blather about nothing with a deep voice... Double f-him... I hope he gets throat cancer and ends up not being able to use that booming voice to call a nurse while he has liquid bowel movements on himself... Best of luck Arthur and continued success you hack.
Issue 0001
The economic state of radio
From www.dcrtv.com
More CC Cuts Coming - DCRTV hears there's going to be another round of layoffs in April that is going to be focused on management, programming, and on-air talent. The last round, back on Inauguration Day, saw the San Antonio-based radio giant discharge more than 1,000 workers nationwide, several dozen in the DC-Baltimore area, including many sales people.
This continues to happen over at clear channel. I do not understand how waves of layoffs are good for a company. If you need to downsize have a full plan and fire people ALL AT ONE TIME. It makes for an unproductive and uneasy office place. I personally had to go through firings with employees and dreading the uncomfortable conversations with co-workers and friends. If I had to do it in multiple drawn out weeks and months I think it would have drove me crazy. This is further proof that these radio stations do not have a real plan and after all the years they have ran radio stations, they still are making a living off of guess work.
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Radio dipping (a bit too far) in to multi-media
I was in a meeting today about websites, webcams, and streaming... Don't get me wrong I fully understand the need for a working and user friendly website and stream but I think as a radio station the first concern should be GOOD RADIO. I don't care how cool your site is, if your station blows no one will ever log on. During my meeting today they started talking about puring all kinds of money in to lighting... for the webcam... lighting... for a radio station.... are you kidding... How about we put that money to another show producer? or something that can create usable content? I love radio, but I love it for the compelling, interesting, and funny content... not because the host looks dreamy in the correct lighting... This is why radio is in trouble, because people forgot what gets people listening.
From www.dcrtv.com
More CC Cuts Coming - DCRTV hears there's going to be another round of layoffs in April that is going to be focused on management, programming, and on-air talent. The last round, back on Inauguration Day, saw the San Antonio-based radio giant discharge more than 1,000 workers nationwide, several dozen in the DC-Baltimore area, including many sales people.
This continues to happen over at clear channel. I do not understand how waves of layoffs are good for a company. If you need to downsize have a full plan and fire people ALL AT ONE TIME. It makes for an unproductive and uneasy office place. I personally had to go through firings with employees and dreading the uncomfortable conversations with co-workers and friends. If I had to do it in multiple drawn out weeks and months I think it would have drove me crazy. This is further proof that these radio stations do not have a real plan and after all the years they have ran radio stations, they still are making a living off of guess work.
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Radio dipping (a bit too far) in to multi-media
I was in a meeting today about websites, webcams, and streaming... Don't get me wrong I fully understand the need for a working and user friendly website and stream but I think as a radio station the first concern should be GOOD RADIO. I don't care how cool your site is, if your station blows no one will ever log on. During my meeting today they started talking about puring all kinds of money in to lighting... for the webcam... lighting... for a radio station.... are you kidding... How about we put that money to another show producer? or something that can create usable content? I love radio, but I love it for the compelling, interesting, and funny content... not because the host looks dreamy in the correct lighting... This is why radio is in trouble, because people forgot what gets people listening.
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Justin Johnson
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