Radio is a high-profile and exciting field that attracts many aspiring workers throughout the United States. As radio stations are now broadcast globally via the Internet, and new technology, such as satellite radio, becomes available, many new opportunities are emerging for those who want to get into the industry. Providing insight into a field that is fairly accessible for those willing to start out in small markets and work their way up to the big time, Career Opportunities in Radio profiles more than 70 jobs that are available in the field, both for those just starting out and for more seasoned professionals alike. Among the jobs profiled are on-air personality/disc jockey, business reporter, sportscaster, advertising account representative, billing specialist, publicist, studio engineer, program director, website content producer, and more. Profiles are grouped into a number of different categories, including News, Sports, Sales, Management, Public Relations, Traffic, Engineering, and Programming.

Foreword by: Chriss Scherer