http://www.radiocrossing.com/lcarticlearchive.php RADIOCROSSING ARTICLES SECTION en-us © 2007 RadioCrossing. All rights reserved. Office: 175 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91101 admin@radiocrossing.com(RadioCrossing) admin@radiocrossing.com Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:56:17 CST ARTICLES 60 http://images.employmentcrossing.com/employment/logo.gif http://www.radiocrossing.com/lcarticlearchive.php http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660028/Cross-Over-Radio-Jobs/ People who have the voice and charisma to garner attention from others should make use of that rare talent and try to do something that can bring great contributions to the society and at the same time improve your skills, career, and make some money in the process too. Some people utilize their skill in voice to become teachers, journalists, TV reporters, and other television and radio jobs. Being on TV and gaining popularity while reporting serious topics can be pretty rewarding, but some... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660028/Cross-Over-Radio-Jobs/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660029/Good-pay-to-listen-to-music-all-day-ndash-more-than-a-job/ Playing music and talking about interesting topics on the air seems to be the perfect dream career for many people and most of them target radio stations jobs as the way to make this dream a reality. All radio DJs are different, and this is part of their appeal and a key to their success. Many who choose jobs in radio as their career are extremely extroverted people who enjoy being around other people.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660029/Good-pay-to-listen-to-music-all-day-ndash-more-than-a-job/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660026/Radio-DJs-Are-More-than-Just-Song-Masters/ Radio shows depend upon their radio personalities to keep the level of popular interest in their station at a high level. Ratings determine the fate of many of these shows, and essentially the stations as well. The better your radio station is doing in the ratings war, the more advertisers you will attract and the more money can be generated as a result. Listeners want to hear the music that they enjoy, but they also want to hear what their favorite radio people are talking about.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660026/Radio-DJs-Are-More-than-Just-Song-Masters/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660027/Rock-Out-to-Your-Job/ Music is a deeply ingrained part of our entire society and you will find that it is just as important in many other countries as well. The radio has been used much longer than the television and it is still preferred by many people who consider it has more integrity than its broadcasting counterpart.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660027/Rock-Out-to-Your-Job/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660024/Radio-Announcing-Jobs/ Radio announcers are those who announce station information, perform sales pitches, and introduce station programs. They often work full–time for both small and large radio stations, though their shifts may strongly vary since many announcers work morning or late night shifts.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660024/Radio-Announcing-Jobs/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660025/Radio-Career-Opportunities/ Though radio announcers are the most recognizable jobs in radio, radio stations hire both on–air workers and production workers. Radio stations run as any other business: they have financial accountants, sales people, marketing staff, and upper–level managers. Due to budget constraints, smaller radio stations often consolidate these various jobs into one position. However, smaller r... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660025/Radio-Career-Opportunities/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660021/Online-Radio-Hosts-Find-They-Reach-More-Listeners/ If you are interested in becoming an online radio host it is important to consider many things. An online host is the best place to go today because it is more successful media than the traditional methods. You can be successful by keeping many things in mind.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660021/Online-Radio-Hosts-Find-They-Reach-More-Listeners/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660022/Radio-Technicians-Needed-in-More-than-Just-the-Studio/ There are many different types of radio positions that you can work in rather than just being an announcer on the radio. If you are interested in radio station jobs then you should also consider the jobs of technician, public relations, coordinating events, and much more.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660022/Radio-Technicians-Needed-in-More-than-Just-the-Studio/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660023/Sports-Radio-Hosts-Meet-and-Greet-Top-Athletes/ Radio jobs in Dallas have many different perks and they can be a lot of fun. There are only a few requirements for a job like this and you can be on your way to meeting superstar athletes, songwriters, and many other interesting people.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660023/Sports-Radio-Hosts-Meet-and-Greet-Top-Athletes/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660020/Radio-and-Television-Jobs/ You might think that in the days of widespread internet that other mediums of communication and entertainment would be waning. Especially radio, because when compared to the others it appears low tech and outdated. However, business is booming and that means the industry has simply found a way to stay competitive in an advanced technological era.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660020/Radio-and-Television-Jobs/ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660018/Public-radio-job-profile/ When you do a job search for radio jobs in Illinois, you will probably go about it the same way someone else goes about looking for accounting jobs. First you usually go to one job board site, post your resume, than pull up a list of jobs that you want to look for that you are qualified for. But it seems like when you do this on those job boards you ... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660018/Public-radio-job-profile/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660019/Rock-Radio-job-profile/ Jobs on radio are not the easiest to find in the world. Even if you are only looking for a radio job, you'll usually have the same steps. The steps you normally take are signing onto your computer and going to one of those job boards, the bigger ones, and putting in a search for http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660019/Rock-Radio-job-profile/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660017/Radio-Jobs-An-Overview/ In this age of cable and satellite television, iPods, and the Internet all being used as means of communication and entertainment, radio is sometimes forgotten when people consider jobs in the media world. Nonetheless, radio is still a thriving medium with a large listenership all over the world. No matter where you live, there are a large number of radio stations which are available. Even those living far away from any available broadcast signal can receive any number of radio signals on bot... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660017/Radio-Jobs-An-Overview/ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660016/Ten-Top-Tips-for-Getting-an-Internet-Radio-Job/ Internet radio and pod-casting has become ever popular, as people who use to be the listening public have taken to the microphone and commenced spreading their own word. Internet radio is not just the domain of the big radio station any longer but of the general public as long as they have a computer and a connection.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660016/Ten-Top-Tips-for-Getting-an-Internet-Radio-Job/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660015/Getting-an-Online-Radio-Job/ Many people who have always wanted to be professional radio personalities think the only way to do this is to go to broadcasting school for four years to learn the basics, then spend many years learning from others at their station how to do the job. After learning all that they can they will then apply for one of the many jobs in radio. When the day comes they will find out what it feels like to have their day on the air talking to thousands of listeners and enjoying all the perks that come ... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660015/Getting-an-Online-Radio-Job/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660014/Becoming-a-Talk-Radio-Personality-/ You listened to them all through the election. Now it's time to see if you have what it takes to be a radio talk show host. http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660014/Becoming-a-Talk-Radio-Personality-/ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660012/Getting-Jobs-in-Radio/ Radio station jobs have changed over the past decade with the consolidation of ownership of major radio stations in major markets. The best radio jobs as well as radio sales jobs may not be with the city station, but may be at the main headquarters. While some AM stations have http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660012/Getting-Jobs-in-Radio/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660013/Getting-Sports-Radio-Jobs/ Radio jobs can be hard to come by for those who are looking at breaking into the industry. It takes time for talent and experience to be able to develop the network that is required which eventually gets you on air. You can, and should, look at every opportunity that will help you on the road to gaining a position in this highly competitive arena.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660013/Getting-Sports-Radio-Jobs/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660011/Find-Your-Golden-Voice-with-a-Radio-Announcer-Career/ Like to talk? Got a great voice? Looking for fame and fortune? You may have what it takes to be a radio personality. A radio announcer job is one of the most visible and popular jobs today. With talk show hosts and radio drive show DJ's all over the airwaves, working in a radio job has the potential to lead to fame, fortune and excitement. But competition is stiff and you'll need a good education in broadcasting, a great voice, a winning personality and several years of non-air experienc... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660011/Find-Your-Golden-Voice-with-a-Radio-Announcer-Career/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660009/Job-Opportunities-in-Public-Radio/ Radio is a form of electronic media which broadcasts either art or valuable information to the masses. There are two types of radio â€" public and private. Most public radio stations are funded entirely by the public, either directly, or through government subsidies, and the majority of them are government owned. Private radio receives funding primarily from selling commercial time on the air. Public radio varies from place to place. Originally, public radio was considered to be one of the ma... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660009/Job-Opportunities-in-Public-Radio/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660010/Master-the-World-of-Media-as-a-Sound-Engineering-Technician/ Modern media is more than just what happens in from of the camera or microphone. In television, radio, film and the now expanding fields of internet and video game production, the need for qualified sound engineering technicians is expanding daily. Knowing how to handle complex technical electronics, especially in the upcoming conversion to all digital signals at the end of the decade, means that skilled professionals with the right training can find the perfect career, whether in a small... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660010/Master-the-World-of-Media-as-a-Sound-Engineering-Technician/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660008/Radio-Equipment-Installer-Job-Profile/ Because there are many jobs that rest in many industries, you might be exploring lots of different possibilities. Radio jobs, including that of a radio equipment installer, are still very popular although the advances in technology have made them a little less popular as time goes on.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660008/Radio-Equipment-Installer-Job-Profile/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660005/Internships-in-Broadcasting/ OVERVIEW Jobs in media industry are very competitive. It takes a lot of guts, skills and persistence to make it on top. Aside from that, these jobs come with great responsibilities that would take a lot of time and that are usually done in odd working hours. Among the careers listed in the industry, being a broadcaster could be most challenging. Aside from communication skills, a broadcaster must be disciplined and committed in doing his responsibilities and things that... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660005/Internships-in-Broadcasting/ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660006/Online-Radio-Jobs/ Radio has been a medium of entertainment, news, and communication since the beginning of the twentieth century. Because radio requires operators at a station to transmit signals across the airwaves, there have been jobs as sound engineers, radio broadcasters, and disc jockeys ever since the radio was first invented. Through the decades since its emergence, the technology has changed and so has the requirements for broadcasting radio over the airwaves.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660006/Online-Radio-Jobs/ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660007/Sirius-XM-Inc-â€"-A-Boon-to-Consumers-May-Usher-in-Radio-s-Future/ In late July, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the merger between the only two satellite radio companies in existence: XM and Sirius. There is now only one company, the synthesis of these two. While this bodes well for consumers, some are concerned over anti-trust violations or the strangling of competition in the satellite radio industry.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660007/Sirius-XM-Inc-â€"-A-Boon-to-Consumers-May-Usher-in-Radio-s-Future/ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660004/Job-Profile-of-a-Radio-Station-Manager/ If you have business experience and a background in broadcast journalism, you may be interested in pursuing a career as a radio station manager, though such a position takes years of experience to work up to.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660004/Job-Profile-of-a-Radio-Station-Manager/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660003/FM-Capable-Cell-Phones-Could-Be-a-Boon-to-Broadcasters/ A new report released by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) highlights the probable advantages to radio broadcasters, handset manufacturers, and phone service providers that could come with an increase in the number of FM radio receivers in cell phone handsets.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660003/FM-Capable-Cell-Phones-Could-Be-a-Boon-to-Broadcasters/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660002/How-to-Become-a-Radio-DJ/ Whereas in the past radio disc jockeys were sought out for their musical expertise, today stations seek DJs with dynamic personalities to host or present radio programs. Radio personalities may host a talk show, introduce music, take calls from listeners, or give news, sports, weather, or traffic information. So, if you long to share your witty anecdotes with the world and hook listeners with your vibrant commentary, you may want to consider a career as a radio DJ.... http://www.radiocrossing.com/article/660002/How-to-Become-a-Radio-DJ/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT