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Career Connection Program
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2/9/2004
(COMc1)
Traffic
Manager WBUF Buffalo
Employer:
Infinity Broadcasting
Description
of current position:
I am the bridge between the Sales and Production departments.
Production of daily log to insure that all commercials play at the
correct time.
Description
of company:
Infinity Broadcasting Corporation
("Infinity") is one of the largest radio broadcasting companies in the
United States. The company, headquartered in New York City, owns
approximately 180 radio stations located in 22 states in the nation's
largest markets. Infinity Broadcasting is part of the Viacom family of
communications including (but not limited too) CMT, MTV, VH1,
Nickelodeon, Showtime, CBS, Comedy Central, UPN, Paramount and Nick@Nite
How did
you
find this position? Internet search
Graduating
year from ENC: 1996
Concentration:
Communication Arts: Theater/Radio
What was
your
first job after graduation?
Traffic/Office/Production Manager WJLT in Framingham, MA. WJLT is a
Christian radio station owned and operated by Greater Commission
Broadcasting.
What
other
jobs have you held?
Office/Asst. Business/Traffic
Manager at
Magnum Broadcasting; Director of Human Resources/EEO Specialist at
Magnum Broadcasting; Theater Manager at Warren Players Theater
Is there
anything you wish you had done differently during your years at ENC?
I wish I had taken my
position
of Station Manager of the campus radio station more seriously. I could
have done a lot more and learned a lot more.
How
would you
describe the current job market in your field?
Administration jobs are hard to come by. People tend to stay in them
for their entire careers only moving every 5-10 years or so. Most
people in the management positions started as managers in other fields
of work. Without a good audition tape, On-Air positions are hard to
obtain.
What
skills
and/or personality traits are particularly important in your field for
a competitive job search? For On-Air work: A good solid voice
that will maintain the listener. Have a sense of humor but know how to
get the job done. An overall pleasant personality is a must. For
Production work: Be constantly up to date on the equipment available to
you. Radio technology is ever changing with new computers and editing
equipment emerging every day. Administrative: Ability to work under
stress a must. No matter how high up on the "ladder" you may be there
is always someone who wants something and you have to be prepared to
give it to them. Ability to multitask also a must. Know your stuff and
be able to stand on your own.
Anything
else you would like to add?
Radio is tough to get into but once you are there the rewards are worth
it. Use your infinite opportunities at ENC and in the Boston area to
soak every aspect you can. Don’t limit yourself to one area of radio.
Ready yourself in everything. Unless you are working for a specific
Christian station or company, radio is very secular. Be prepared to be
a minister in works and people will see your difference and want to
know more.
For more information, please
call (617) 745-3892 or e-mail
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