Might compiling a voice tape and sending it 2 local radio stations be effective? *has the 'killer' DJ voice*

Question

I have been the proud owner of a considerable verbal gift since my childhood.

I have believed since then that I ought 2 pursue the broadcast media, in terms of a job I would likely love.

I also feel my name lends itself in the direction of the DJ biz:

Timothy Leary ******

(U will have 2 wait until U hear me 2 find out the surname)...

Timothy

:o)

Answer 1

Radio stations want voice audio tapes to accompany resumes and TV stations want video tapes to accompany the resimes you send them.  Absolutely.  Hint Do a "commercial"  and do some random talking and then intro a song.

Answer 2

I've been in the biz over 20 years in the USA, and you'll have to pay your dues first. Usually you'll be hired as a part time intern, loading in commercial spots from the internet or stored audio. You'll be allowed to make more demos while you're in there but the chances of cracking open a mic immediately are nil in most countries.

The old days of learning your trade on a low-watt, daytime AM are long gone. They've all switched over to syndicated programming, as have many FMs.

As a career choice, broadcasting is on the way out. Technology and business decisions have lowered the number of live DJs in local markets. The salaries have steadily gone down since the Telecomm Act of 1996.

If you have backup money for lean times and want to try to pound your way through as a shock jock with national syndication, do so. But you'll be fired from station after station until you take hold in some market.

Just be aware of the facts: it's a fun business but it has little or none of the perks shown in films beyond free coffee. The hours can be draining. We do a lot of work off the air, spending just a few hours a day on the air. You can be called in without any notice and you'd better be sober and ready to fly.

Answer 3

Go for it!

Answer 4

The station program director will not be impressed. What will impress him is if you are willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Then you might get your foot in the door. Hey, remember being a DJ is a job, it's not fun.

Answer 5

Call me Hippie!

:D

I'll let you know if you got what it takes! LOL. Seriously, you should at least call for an interview. Don't let that gift go to waste. If you don't step out you may never know if you could have become the next Dr. Johnny Fever! Best of luck sweetie! Nana

Answer 6

Hi!

Answer 7

Its called an aircheck . . .  you prolly wouldnt want to use that name as its already associated w/ someone else.  Most stations prefer checks on CD now,  put about 8 short tracks on one and send it out.  Stations are really picky and people that get on the air are usually on a "who knows who" circle, but you never know.  Most people either already have social standing as a public speaker/journalist or work up from the bottom, interning or running boards.

Even if you do get in, youll get on a c**p shift for the first few years, either overnights or weekend mornings when listeners are in the lower numbers.  It doesnt pay very well for a very long time if ever and the hours and compromising your beliefs for ratings gets to some people.  Good luck!

Answer 8

Go ahead, give it a shot!