John Ash

Do you dream of being a broadcasting dj or personality and playing your favorite songs for a career? Well here are some facts, and some things that you should know about this favourite career choice.

So What Does a Radio DJ Really Do Anyway?

If you’re wondering what a broadcasting dj does on a day to day basis, it’s quite cushy to explain. Radio personalities for the most part, talk in between songs and remuneration information, and entertainment. Some broadcasting DJs are notorious for their personalities. If you’re looking to play all of your favorite music however, that’s probably not going to happen. Usually a broadcasting station’s program director or music directors generate the playlist. Today’s broadcasting DJs do not typically pick the music to play on broadcasting stations.

Finding Your First Radio Job

Finding work as a broadcasting DJ in a “big” broadcasting market can be hit-or-miss. Most broadcasting dj’s start out in smaller cities to get their “big break,” into this lucrative business. If you have no broadcasting experience it may help you get into the business if you’re a tech-savvy person, or if you have a great voice, and/or are a people person. It also helps if you are an excellent writer and you have the ability to work under minimal supervision.

You Have to Really Want it

In order to become a broadcasting personality in today’s business, it requires your willingness to work very unusual hours during the day, for really low pay. Some broadcasting jobs only pay minimum remuneration for part time work. That’s because there are so many people who would work just for the fun of it. If you’re lucky enough to get hired by a broadcasting station, expect to spend lots of your time in the studio, not only being on the air, but cutting commercials and broadcasting live from events. Almost all time slots are 5-6 hours in length, although specialty shows can only be 2 or 3 hours. Outside of the broadcasting station personalities are often asked to dedicate a few hours of volunteer service to the station every month. The average weekly time on the job for a broadcasting personality was 50 hours in 2007 according to a nationwide survey.

How Do You Find Available Radio Jobs?

The best way to find broadcasting jobs is to search Google.com for sites that specialize in broadcasting job postings. You can even look for jobs on the Web site of your local broadcasting station.

Remember, It’s a Tough Business

Only a very small percentage of nationally recognized broadcasting talents make the “big bucks.” The positions that usually pay the most are morning show hosts and program directors. They have the top consequence associated with this type of entertainment industry.

So, if you’ve always dreamed of changing careers and landing the fun job of being a broadcasting dj or personality, be continual in your search for work. It is out there, you just have to know, or meet the right mortal to give you that chance.

John is a contributor to the Best Radio Jobs website and Radio Voice Track Talents, which has helped hundreds of aspiring broadcasting dj’s to find work. bestradiojobs.com.