A radio personality (American English) or radio presenter (British English) is a person who has an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality who hosts a radio show is also known as a radio host, and in India and Pakistan as a radio jockey. Radio personalities who introduce and play individual selections of recorded music are known as disc jockeys or "DJs" for short. Broadcast radio personalities may include talk radio hosts, AM/FM radio show hosts, and satellite radio program hosts.
A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses genres of music; hosts a talk radio show that may take calls from listeners; interviews celebrities or guests; or gives news, weather, sports, or traffic information. The radio personality may broadcast live or use voice-tracking techniques.[1] Increasingly in the 2010s, radio personalities are expected to supplement their on-air work by posting information online, such as on a blog or on another web forum. This may be either to generate additional revenue or connect with listeners.[2] With the exception of small or rural radio stations, much of music radio broadcasting is done by broadcast automation, a computer-controlled playlist airing MP3 audio files which contain the entire program consisting of music, commercials, and a radio announcer's pre-recorded comments.
In the past, the term "disc jockey" (or "DJ") was exclusively used to describe on-air radio personalities who played recorded music and hosted radio shows that featured popular music.[3] Unlike the modern club DJ who uses beatmatching to mix transitions between songs to create continuous play, radio DJs played individual songs or music tracks while voicing announcements, introductions, comments, jokes, and commercials in between each song or short series of songs.[4] During the 1950s, '60s and '70s, radio DJs exerted considerable influence on popular music, especially during the Top 40 radio era, because of their ability to introduce new music to the radio audience and promote or control which songs would be given airplay.[5][6]
Although radio personalities who specialized in news or talk programs such as Dorothy Kilgallen and Walter Winchell have existed since the early days of radio, exclusive talk radio formats emerged and multiplied in the 1960s, as telephone call in shows, interviews, news, and public affairs became more popular. In New York, WINS (AM) switched to a talk format in 1965, and WCBS (AM) followed two years later. Early talk radio personalities included Bruce Williams and Sally Jesse Raphael.[7] The growth of sports talk radio began in the 1960s, and resulted in the first all-sports station in the US, WFAN (AM) that would go on to feature many sports radio personalities such as Marv Albert and Howie Rose.
Satellite radio – Satellite radio personalities are subject to fewer government broadcast regulations and may be allowed to play explicit music. Howard Stern, Opie and Anthony, Dr. Laura, and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo are some of the notable personalities who have successfully made the move from terrestrial radio to satellite radio.[8]
Many radio personalities do not have a post-high school education, but some do hold degrees in audio engineering.[11] If a radio personality has a degree it's typically a bachelor's degree level qualification in radio-television-film, mass communications, journalism, or English.[12]
Training
Universities offer classes in radio broadcasting and often have a college radio station, where students can obtain on-the-job training and course credit.[13] Prospective radio personalities can also intern at radio stations for hands-on training from professionals. Training courses are also available online.[13]
Requirements
A radio personality position generally has the following requirements:[14][15]
Good clear voice with excellent tone and modulation[16]
Great communication skills and creativity to interact with listeners[16]
Knowledgeable on current affairs, news issues and social trends
Creative thinking, to be able to think of new ideas or topics for show
Able to improvise and think "on the spot"
Ability to develop their own personal style
A good sense of humor
Opportunities
Due to radio personalities' vocal training, opportunities to expand their careers often exist. Over time a radio personality could be paid to do voice-overs for commercials, television shows, and movies.[17]
Salary in the US
Radio personality salaries are influenced by years of experience and education. In 2013, the median salary of a radio personality in the US was $28,400.
1–4 years: $15,200–39,400,
5–9 years: $20,600–41,700,
10–19 years: $23,200–51,200,
20 or more years: $26,300–73,000.
A radio personality with a bachelor's degree had a salary range of $19,600–60,400.[18]
The salary of a local radio personality will differ from a national radio personality. National personality pay can be in the millions because of the increased audience size and corporate sponsorship. For example, Rush Limbaugh was reportedly paid $38 million annually as part of the eight-year $400 million contract he signed with Clear Channel Communications.[19]
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January 26, 2023
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A radio personality American English or radio presenter British English is a person who has an on air position in radio broadcasting A radio personality who hosts a radio show is also known as a radio host and in India and Pakistan as a radio jockey Radio personalities who introduce and play individual selections of recorded music are known as disc jockeys or DJs for short Broadcast radio personalities may include talk radio hosts AM FM radio show hosts and satellite radio program hosts A radio personality Randy J Allum at work at the now defunct WKZV in Washington Pennsylvania in 1997 Contents 1 Description 2 History 3 Types of radio personalities 4 Notable radio personalities 5 Career 5 1 Education 5 2 Training 5 3 Requirements 5 4 Opportunities 5 5 Salary in the US 6 Gallery 7 See also 8 ReferencesDescription EditA radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses genres of music hosts a talk radio show that may take calls from listeners interviews celebrities or guests or gives news weather sports or traffic information The radio personality may broadcast live or use voice tracking techniques 1 Increasingly in the 2010s radio personalities are expected to supplement their on air work by posting information online such as on a blog or on another web forum This may be either to generate additional revenue or connect with listeners 2 With the exception of small or rural radio stations much of music radio broadcasting is done by broadcast automation a computer controlled playlist airing MP3 audio files which contain the entire program consisting of music commercials and a radio announcer s pre recorded comments History EditMain article Radio disc jockey history In the past the term disc jockey or DJ was exclusively used to describe on air radio personalities who played recorded music and hosted radio shows that featured popular music 3 Unlike the modern club DJ who uses beatmatching to mix transitions between songs to create continuous play radio DJs played individual songs or music tracks while voicing announcements introductions comments jokes and commercials in between each song or short series of songs 4 During the 1950s 60s and 70s radio DJs exerted considerable influence on popular music especially during the Top 40 radio era because of their ability to introduce new music to the radio audience and promote or control which songs would be given airplay 5 6 Although radio personalities who specialized in news or talk programs such as Dorothy Kilgallen and Walter Winchell have existed since the early days of radio exclusive talk radio formats emerged and multiplied in the 1960s as telephone call in shows interviews news and public affairs became more popular In New York WINS AM switched to a talk format in 1965 and WCBS AM followed two years later Early talk radio personalities included Bruce Williams and Sally Jesse Raphael 7 The growth of sports talk radio began in the 1960s and resulted in the first all sports station in the US WFAN AM that would go on to feature many sports radio personalities such as Marv Albert and Howie Rose Types of radio personalities EditFM AM radio AM FM personalities play music talk or both 8 Some examples are Rick Dees Elvis Duran Big Boy Kidd Kraddick John Boy and Billy The Bob and Tom Show The Breakfast Club and Rickey Smiley Talk radio Talk radio personalities often discuss social and political issues from a particular political point of view 8 Some examples are Rush Limbaugh Art Bell George Noory Brian Lehrer and Don Geronimo Sports talk radio Sports talk radio personalities are often former athletes sports writers or television anchors and discuss sports news 8 Some examples are Dan Patrick Tony Kornheiser Dan Sileo Colin Cowherd and Mike Francesa Satellite radio Satellite radio personalities are subject to fewer government broadcast regulations and may be allowed to play explicit music Howard Stern Opie and Anthony Dr Laura and Chris Mad Dog Russo are some of the notable personalities who have successfully made the move from terrestrial radio to satellite radio 8 Internet radio Internet radio personalities appear on internet radio stations that offer news sports talk and various genres of music that are carried by streaming media outlets such as AccuRadio Pandora Radio Slacker Radio and Jango Notable radio personalities EditNotable radio personalities include pop music radio hosts Wolfman Jack Jim Pewter Dick Clark Casey Kasem John Peel Charlie Gillett Walt Love Alan Freed and Charlie Tuna 9 sports talk hosts such as Mike Francesa shock jocks and political talk hosts such as Don Imus Howard Stern and Rush Limbaugh 10 Career EditEducation Edit Many radio personalities do not have a post high school education but some do hold degrees in audio engineering 11 If a radio personality has a degree it s typically a bachelor s degree level qualification in radio television film mass communications journalism or English 12 Training Edit Universities offer classes in radio broadcasting and often have a college radio station where students can obtain on the job training and course credit 13 Prospective radio personalities can also intern at radio stations for hands on training from professionals Training courses are also available online 13 Requirements Edit A radio personality position generally has the following requirements 14 15 Good clear voice with excellent tone and modulation 16 Great communication skills and creativity to interact with listeners 16 Knowledgeable on current affairs news issues and social trends Creative thinking to be able to think of new ideas or topics for show Able to improvise and think on the spot Ability to develop their own personal style A good sense of humorOpportunities Edit Due to radio personalities vocal training opportunities to expand their careers often exist Over time a radio personality could be paid to do voice overs for commercials television shows and movies 17 Salary in the US Edit Radio personality salaries are influenced by years of experience and education In 2013 the median salary of a radio personality in the US was 28 400 1 4 years 15 200 39 400 5 9 years 20 600 41 700 10 19 years 23 200 51 200 20 or more years 26 300 73 000 A radio personality with a bachelor s degree had a salary range of 19 600 60 400 18 The salary of a local radio personality will differ from a national radio personality National personality pay can be in the millions because of the increased audience size and corporate sponsorship For example Rush Limbaugh was reportedly paid 38 million annually as part of the eight year 400 million contract he signed with Clear Channel Communications 19 Gallery Edit Jessica Letshwiti ICE100 Radio Botswana Southern Africa Ibrahim Astady Dubai 93 FM United Arab Emirates Luis Lopez director and presenter of the World Dance Music radio program at Los 40 studios in Valencia Norman Batley WMNF Tampa FL 2013 Kevin Joseph O Donnell Australian Army station Radio Commonwealth Korea 1955 Maud Ruby Bashsam aka Aunt Daisy on station 2ZB Wellington New Zealand 1959 Mauricio Lomonte on station Radio Reloj Cuba Talk radio host and guests Radio Fiji One Fiji Broadcasting CorporationSee also EditSports commentator Sports radio Presenter disambiguation References Edit L A Heberlein The Rough Guide to Internet Radio 2002 Page v In addition to putting songs together a good radio host can tell you things you didn t know about the artists the songs and the times Rooke Barry Odame Helen Hambly 2013 I Have to Blog a Blog Too Radio Jocks and Online Blogging Journal of Radio amp Audio Media 20 1 35 doi 10 1080 19376529 2013 777342 S2CID 144905276 Shelly Field 21 April 2010 Career Opportunities in Radio Infobase Publishing pp 2 ISBN 978 1 4381 1084 4 Higgins Terry Club Features New Breed of Disc Jockey Milwaukee Sentinel Milwaukee Sentinel June 29 1984 Retrieved 7 July 2016 Udovitch Mim Last Night a DJ Saved My Life The History of the Disc Jockey By BILL BREWSTER and FRANK BROUGHTON Grove Press New York Times Book Review New York Times Company Retrieved 8 July 2016 Battaglio Stephen 10 March 2002 Television Radio When AM Ruled Music and WABC Was King New York Times Retrieved 8 July 2016 Jim Cox 26 October 2009 American Radio Networks A History McFarland ISBN 978 0 7864 5424 2 a b c d Radio and Television Job Description CareerPlanner com Retrieved 28 February 2013 Series Charlie Tuna www radioechoes com Leopold Todd The kings of the radio All time great DJs CNN Archived from the original on 14 April 2016 Retrieved 9 January 2017 Radio Jockey Education and Job requirements educationrequirements org Retrieved 12 March 2013 Announcers and DJs Occupational Outlook Handbook bls gov September 8 2022 a b ASU Dept of Radio TV Arkansas State University Retrieved 5 March 2013 Radio Jockey education and job requirements educationrequirements org Retrieved 12 March 2013 RJs Talk About Their Careers in Radio YouCareer in 1 September 2013 Retrieved 28 October 2015 a b La locucion es mostrarte tal cual eres in Spanish 2018 05 08 Retrieved 2020 05 09 Radio Jockey Job Prospects amp Career Options webindia123 com Retrieved 28 February 2013 Disc Jockey DJ Radio Salary Average Salaries Payscale com Retrieved 22 March 2013 Farhi Paul 3 July 2008 Rush Limbaugh Signs 400 Million Radio Deal Retrieved 26 September 2018 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Radio personality amp oldid 1117433008, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
