Broadcasting Careers Information

Typically, when one hears the words "Broadcasting Career", it's used in the context of either the audio medium (Radio Broadcasting), or visual medium (Television Broadcasting).

The term "Broadcasting Career" for the sake of this blog will deal primarily with radio broadcasting to begin with (since that's my current area of expertise/involvement), and evolve to Television and Voiceovers (since I have some, but less, hands on experience in those areas, as well).

Two important points that need to be emphasized as you gather information to either begin, or continue, your Broadcasting Career:

1) Trust your instincts, and

2) Don't abandon your Common Sense...it's usually right.

Who am I...and why should you listen to me?

First off, unless you've listened to sports radio in Washington DC, or saw my business or medical television shows in that area, you've never heard the name Michael Madden.

Just my luck. Famous for being infamous.

Admittedly, the last name has opened some doors in the sports world...until folks find out that Big John's not even a long-lost cousin from the Irish homeland. (I'll bet he gives pretty good Christmas presents, though)

Why should you listen to me?

You don't HAVE to, but I hope you would at least consider what I'll be saying, based upon my experience in broadcasting and exposure to this industry on nearly a daily basis.

On to the big question that even the wife asked:

Why in the world would a guy with:

5 children (going in 25 different directions at once),

A full-time job helping people break into the radio broadcasting business,

A soccer team to coach (full of 8 yr old girls),

A marriage to nurture,

Broadcaster Training Newsletter to write,

Dog to wash,

Fish to feed,

Clean clothes to get dirty,

Dirty clothes to pick up,

And coffee to drink

....take on another project where there's a strong chance NO-ONE in the universe will EVER read a typewritten word written?

(Try answering that one unprepared)

There are 2 reasons:

The first one, I'll admit, is for a fairly selfish reason....there isn't enough time in the day to physically answer all the emails I receive from my 'Broadcaster Training Tips' newsletter that I've been sending out for a few years.

Aspiring Broadcasters from all around the world are seeking helpful information, and at times it feels like half of them come to me. Saying no sometimes can be a fault.

No kidding...some weeks I'll receive upwards of 250 emails or calls, which has a tendency of taking me away from my primary responsibilities.

Considering I type with only two fingers (the ones I used to not-so-joyfully salute rude drivers with...until I realized some of 'em carry guns, nowadays), that's a tall order to respond to.

So, This is where I'm considering sending my subscribers who ask some of the most common 20 questions regularly posed.

Secondly, the decision was made when I recently Googled the term "Broadcasting Career". Most of the results shown were companies merely selling their wares (most of whom I'm well familiar with)....and a scant few actually giving anything of substance or relevence to searchers.

Not that I believe there's anything wrong with selling your wares, but my own experience has been that I get, when I first give....as long as it's without expecting to receive something in return for giving first.

This 'Broadcasting Career Exchange' blog can ONLY work if you get what you need. In order for me to give to you, I'll first have to know what it is that you need or want.

Simply put, use the comment box or don't hesitate to email me with your requests(There I go again...inviting more emails).

Until I know what you want, I'll offer my insights and experience into an industry that has sometimes accurately been portrayed as 'slimy'.

Some of it may be hard hitting and some people/companies may feel picked on. Rest assured...I have no ax to grind with anyone, or any company, in particular.

This is merely our little space in the universe that truth can be shared in order for you to make informed decisions.

Until next time,

Many Blessings

Michael Madden

http://www.BroadcastingSchool.com/