James Grant is researching a career as an on-air radio personality. His goals are to excel with radio software and equipment through interning at a local station, then work at a small or large market station in New York or Los Angeles. On-air personalities introduce music, commercials, and news to shape the personality of their radio station. Salaries range from $20,000 to over $1 million depending on the market size and additional responsibilities may include voice-overs and public appearances. Sources provided examine the job market and potential for success in this field.

1. James Grant Senior Seminar MED 4600: Senior Seminar in Media: Dr. Londino Career research

2. CAREER PLAN ON AIR PERSONALITY Introduces music, commercials, and news on radio; ad-libs; helps shape the personality of the station have the most visible careers in the radio industry—they are the voice of the radio station. Alternate Title: DJ; Announcer, On-Air Talent Additional Responsibilities: Doing voice-overs, Making special public appearances representing the station, Acting as the music or program director

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4. Goals and skills Skills Summary Radio Experience WKNJ- 90.3 (weekly show) WXRK-92.3 NOW (occasional appearance) Software Skills Soundtrack Pro and Recording Equipment Radio Equipment 3. Immediate Goals Excel in All Editing and Radio Software/Equipment Complete a Full Semester Interning for a Local Radio Station. Graduate

5. Goals and skills continued.. 4. Five Year Goal Working for a Small or Large Market Radio Station. To be a Pro with the Equipment and Software needed to Excel in the Business 5. Ultimate Career Goal Working In NY or LA in a Large Market Radio Station Teaching my Skills to others in the Business Being the Best at What I Do!

6. Research Support: Job Market and Potential in your field

7. Research Support: Job Market and Potential in your fieldcontinued Salary Ranges anywhere from 20K- 1 Million + Hours Ranges from part-time work of 20 hours a week up to 60 hours some weeks even more *depending on the market size

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