Radio Director Career Guide and Counseling

Question: What's a basic career path to become a promotion director at a radio station? I assume you start in sales. I'm currently in that position and find it less than appealing. Could be the lack of training though. Is sales the entry-level position to get into everything else?

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Question: What is the average starting salary for a program director in radio in a small-mid size market ?

Answer: http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layouthtmls/swzl_compresult_national_CS21000006.html

Question: What should i ask a radio program director? im interning at a local radio station. what questions should i ask him? i need all the advice im shy too

Answer: Ideally, you don't need to ask him anything. He should give you all the advice and instructions you need to get going. Just ask him questions if you're unclear of anything through your orientation. If you end up getting hired, you'll likely be trained extensivley on your duties.

Question: Do you think being a Radio director or producer would be an interesting job or is it just another office? career that is tedious

Answer: It's an interesting job, depending on what kind of radio you're producing, but don't expect to get wealthy. It can get tedious. You've been warned!

Question: I am a promotions director for a college radio station, I am looking for ideas for contests! HELP!? I am a promotions director for a college radio station, I am looking for ideas for contests! HELP! Any ideas i could have to get some contests up and going for our station would be great thanks!

Answer: Hey have callers sing some lyrics to a specific song! Artsist for ex. (Michael Jackson,Prince) something weird!...... Hey what college radio station?....

Question: as an unsigned artist is it better to email the music director or program manager at a radio station? I want to get my song played on radio.

Answer: small stations,university stations, are the way to go first. And I'd go "in person" to as many as humanly possible*(I speak as a former programmer)...put a face and personality to the song and your chances might improve just a little bit!...also don't neglect those gazillion people who are flooding the new tech ways of getting playlists on computer etc...

Question: How did the director of the movie Hotel Rwanda use the Hutu radio as another character in the film? What was the director's purpose in doing this?

Answer: It added information without having to add another actual person, it was giving a little background information as opposed to having a narrator read it out.

Question: How do you find the director of the radio tower in pokemon gold? where is he how to get him the one in golden rod

Answer: Go to lavender town, then go in the tower, and keep going up until you find him

Question: What are some great classic rock songs that are not heard on the radio often? I have a college radio show and for two hours I am supposed to play "Classic Rock." The thing is the radio director doesn't want songs played that are very known. I am going to have to play about 30-40 songs and was wondering if any of you guys knew of any songs that fit that description. They can be from well known bands, such as Led Zeppelin and AC/DC, just not overplayed songs, like "Stairway to Heaven" and "Fool in the Rain." Thanks in Advance!

Answer: Just some random favorites... Mia- Aerosmith Road Fever- Blackfoot Veteran of the Psychic Wars- Blue Oyster Cult Mesmerization Eclipse- Captain Beyond End of the Night- The Doors Boogie Motel- Foghat A la Queue les Yvelines- Jacques Dutronc Shapes in My Mind- Keith Relf Ozone Baby- Led Zeppelin Out on the Tiles- Led Zeppelin Roll Away the Stone- Mott the Hoople We Are the People- Nazareth Changin' Times- Nazareth Hungry- Paul Revere and the Raiders Jugband Blues- Pink Floyd Seaside Rendezvous- Queen Do Something To Me- ? and the Mysterians A Thousand Shadows- The Seeds Mr. Skin- Spirit No You Don't- Sweet A Thing About You- Tom Petty and the Hearbreakers I Ain't Done Wrong- The Yardbirds Happenings Ten Years Time Ago- The Yardbirds

Question: Who is the current hiring manager or program director for Radio Disney in Burbank, CA?

Answer: Maybe the following website can get you the answer http://radio.disney.go.com/about/about_press_room.html jd

Question: How corrupted do you think the average radio station program director is?

Answer: Completely- it's a job requirement.

Question: Radio Promotions Director? What's it like to be a promotions director for a radio station? What are your duties and responsibilities? Is it a very difficult job? Would someone be able to handle school (college undergrad level) part-time (2 classes) and do this job at the same time?

Answer: It Depends on the size of the market, the number of stations you're overseeing and the level of involvement the Promotions Director is expected to take. I work as promotions director for 5 radio stations and in the fall and winter it's not so hectic, but the summer is non-stop. I think that if you are taking 2 classes you may be okay- but don't expect too many weekends off during the summer. Most promotions Directors are expected to be at all promotional events. Remote Broadcasts, Appearances, concerts, even the small ones. Of course, again, it depends on how many stations you're with and how involved the stations expect you to be. You've got to be very organized with paperwork and very on top of everything. The good thing about the job is it keeps you on your toes... the bad thing is- it keeps you on your toes. No 2 situations are ever the same... Even the same events from year to year will change. It's better to see Promotions Director as a career rather than just a job, because it's something that you get better at year after year instead of day to day. There are days I like the job and days where I hate it. It's a struggle because I can only do so much- I can't tell people where they need to be because I'm nobody's boss. If someone doesn't show up for an event- I look bad- whether it was my fault they didn't show or not. You've got to be able to deal with the public, with officials and be able to apologize gracefully. You've also got to know how to keep your cool in any situation because you are representing the station(s). You've also got to know how to work with the Programming Directors of the stations- That's the closest relationship you'll have. If you don't get along with them, you don't get anything done. It's not a job to take lightly- there is a lot of responsibility that comes with the title. The big frustration is- Lots of Responsibility, Little authority. I could get a lot more done if I could TELL people what they were doing instead of asking pretty please if they would do this. At least that's the case where I work. The people here are lazy and no one volunteers for anything and they are not afraid to NOT do something. It IS good experience for future jobs- but I wouldn't recommend taking the job as you would a retail position at a department store you know?

Question: What are some popular radio stations in Tacoma Washington? I'm looking to move to washington. I'm looking for a job as a radio promotions director (the job I do in my current location) I need to know what some of the popular stations are there!

Answer: Tacoma is part of the Seattle-Tacoma Washington market, the #14 largest broadcasting market in the country. To find out which stations are most popular, you will want to familiarize yourself with the ratings services of Arbitron. To find out about trends in radio broadcasting, familiarize yourself with Radio & Records (Online at radioandrecords. com) At radioandrecords, type in "Seattle" under market name. You will get a list of the most popular stations, and just as important for looking for a job, which company owns them. You may find that individual stations may have a promotions director, or there may be one position for all of one company's stations in that city. Do some research on the following companies: CBS Radio, Entercom, Clear Channel. You may decide to work for one of them, or for another company, but if you don't understand what those companies are, then you will not get started in the business. I know nothing of you or your current job, so that is all either helpful or WAY too basic. Good luck to you!

Question: Help please! Radio buttons in Macromedia Director!? Help!!!Radio butons in director? I am trying to create a quiz in director using radio buttons, but, the default property can not be change for the group. I tried to code it but for some reason it did not work. I don't know if I am placing the code in the wrong place or what.. Can some one please help me out here. Its a group of 4 radio buttons and only one can be selected and also please tell me where to place the code. Thanks a million!

Answer: probably placed it in the wrong place,but sorry I don't know where. I hope you figure it out.

Question: Has anyone heard which radio station Barry Keefe, 'retired' News Director from Chicago's 101.9 is on? He has to turn up somewhere -- he has THE best voice, and witty personality for radio news. Many of his fans are awaiting the real 'news'!

Answer: yeh it's awesome..,,he the best voice i ever heard and with personality for the radio news

Question: Training/Education for radio ,Program Director/Chief Operator? "Up link" satellite station,Midwest Stations,17 total.

Answer: What is the question?