CAREER RESEARCH OUTLINEBy Fred DeCorte

I. Career Plan Radio Personality: A person with an on-

air position in radio broadcasting. Can be someone who introduces and

discusses various genres of music, hosts a talk show that may take calls from listeners, or someone whose primary responsibility is to give news, weather, sports or traffic information.

Radio Personalities

II. Goals and Skills Skill Summary: - Final Cut Pro- Soundtrack Pro- Motion- Microsoft Office

II. Goals and Skills Immediate Goals:

- Get a job in radio, whether it be a producer, personality, or programmer.

II. Goals and Skills Five Year Goals:

- Working at Sirius Satellite Radio as a Radio Personality, with my own show.

II. Goals and Skills Ultimate Career

Goals-Working for the WWE as a Ring Announcer, Backstage Announcer, or Play By Play Analyst

Being Ringside

III. Job Market and Potential

National Statistics- Employment of announcers is expected to

decline by 4 percent from 2008 to 2018. - Some job openings will arise from the need to

replace those who transfer to other kinds of work or leave the labor force.

- Salaries in broadcasting vary widely, but generally are relatively low, except for announcers who work for large stations in major markets or for networks.

*According to www.bls.gov

III. Job Market and Potential

Median hourly wages of radio and television announcers in May 2008 were $12.95.

The middle 50 percent earned between $9.05 and $20.31.

The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.45, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $36.42.

Median hourly wages of announcers in the radio and television broadcasting industry were $12.61.

III. Job Market and Potential

State Statistics-There are select radio stations in the state of New Jersey.-The most popular include NJ 101.5 and 95.9 WRAT “the Rat”

III. Job Market and Potential

Local Market Area Statistics-New York is the local market and is the #1 market in the United States. -New York is home many radio stations such as Z100, Hot 97, Power 105.1, 95.5 WPLJ, 106.7 Lite FM, 103.5 WKTU, 92.4 NOW, among many others.-NY is the most lucrative market due to its size and potential money.

NY Radio Stations

III. Job Market and Potential

Individual Employer Statistics and Background Sirius XM Radio provides thier salaried, full-time workers a comprehensive benefits

package, designed to help employees meet the needs of themselves and their family. Here’s the best part: most benefits start on the first day of employment.

Health & Wellness Medical Dental Vision Domestic Partner Benefits Employee Assistance Program Life And Disability Insurance Life and AD&D Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Retirement & Income Protection Matching 401(k) Program and Profit Sharing

Program Healthcare Spending Accounts Dependent Care Spending Accounts Transportation Reimbursement Program Parking Reimbursement Program

NY Radio Stations

IV. Interview w/ Professional In Field

Interview with Chris Stanley, Producer of Ron & Fez Show.

1. Describe Your Duties or Responsibilities? A: My daily duties and responsibilites include

audio production, audio editing, coming up with show topics for the air, participating on air, writing scripts for pre produced pieces, running the control board for the show, making sure the show is going out over the air, booking guests, dealing with guests and their handlers, scheduling all events and guest appearances on the show.

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2. How did you get started? A: I got started through an internship with

XM radio from my college, CUNY Hunter. I interned for 20 months up until a producer for the show I currently work on left.

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3. How did you move up in your field? A: I was in the right place at the right

time. I worked as hard as I can and look for opportunities to help the show and company I work for.

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4. Do you have any advice to make you more attractive to employers?

A: Get your foot in the door any way you possibly can. Work as hard as humanely possible. Always be on the look out to make yourself usefull and to take on any responsibilites your boss is willing to give you.

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5. How satisfied are you with your career choice?

A: I'm very satisfied with my career choice, it's been a dream come true to work as a producer.

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