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thebeat · 07-23-2004, 07:04 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by quadro2000
I have some questions for you.

1) How long have you been in the biz?

I've been in the biz for close to 8 years now, I started when I was 14.

2) Why did you get in the biz?

Still trying to figure that out, let me get back to you later

3) How did you get into the biz?

It alll started when I was in Junior High, I was involved in a communications class, was asked to do a 5 minute radio show for the local AM radio station, Started running the board (board op) at the AM station on the weekends for about 2 years. Then moved to a Top 40 station in Chattanooga, Went to the University of TN for Geographical studies (not broadcasting) only
stayed for 2 years, work swings shifts for a Top 40 station in Knoxville while going to school. Left Knoxville, went back to Chattanooga to work for Clear Channel, then now im in Alabama at a top 40 station with a #1 Night show

4) Would you recommend getting into the biz?

Yes and No, It takes very stable person to stay in this biz, alot of politics, alot of bullshit, but I love it and I wouldn't nor couldn't do anything else, tried it hate it....I suggest if you interested find the format of music you like, talk to that stations program director, tell him what your interested and see if you can intern learn the ropes and then get a chance on the air.

Hope that helps

07-23-2004, 07:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
thebeat Insane Location: Deep South	[QUOTE]Originally posted by quadro2000 I have some questions for you. 1) How long have you been in the biz? I've been in the biz for close to 8 years now, I started when I was 14. 2) Why did you get in the biz? Still trying to figure that out, let me get back to you later 3) How did you get into the biz? It alll started when I was in Junior High, I was involved in a communications class, was asked to do a 5 minute radio show for the local AM radio station, Started running the board (board op) at the AM station on the weekends for about 2 years. Then moved to a Top 40 station in Chattanooga, Went to the University of TN for Geographical studies (not broadcasting) only stayed for 2 years, work swings shifts for a Top 40 station in Knoxville while going to school. Left Knoxville, went back to Chattanooga to work for Clear Channel, then now im in Alabama at a top 40 station with a #1 Night show 4) Would you recommend getting into the biz? Yes and No, It takes very stable person to stay in this biz, alot of politics, alot of bullshit, but I love it and I wouldn't nor couldn't do anything else, tried it hate it....I suggest if you interested find the format of music you like, talk to that stations program director, tell him what your interested and see if you can intern learn the ropes and then get a chance on the air. Hope that helps __________________ random Last edited by thebeat; 07-23-2004 at 07:12 PM..