If you are considering a career as a broadcaster, there are American specialty schools that can teach you the basics and help you get your first job. Working in Radio is fun and fulfilling, although competitive. These educational institutions can provide the skills and background to prepare you for a career in radio.
The Academy of Radio and Television Broadcasting says it has trained thousands of professionals in the entertainment industry including Radio Personalities. It says the Radio course is a complete training workshop that includes hands-on training and live broadcasting.
Their website says: "The Department of Radio-Television offers opportunities to launch exciting careers in electronic media, whether over the air, on cable or via the Web. You'll learn from faculty with significant professional experience, and you'll have access to some of the finest broadcast and multimedia studios and equipment at a university."
Alpha Pacific Institute is located in Phoenix, Arizona. It says it features flexible workshop type classes and aggressive nation-wide placement assistance.
This is an interactive distance learning program. Find out about financial aid, admissions, the courses and more.
"...a practical and usable education designed to put its graduates to work in the broadcast industry in radio and television talent, production, and marketing positions."
Broadcast Training Network's approach is a "hands on" one. For a fee, they will place you at a local Radio station as an intern so you can learn as an apprentice.
Broadcasting Institute of Maryland claims that Robin Quivers from the Howard Stern Show is a graduate! BIM says it provide placement aid, offers two on-air radio stations for students and more.
CSB was established in 1957 and is licensed by the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges. Their website says you'll learn "...the fundamentals...from basic broadcast reading and speech to radio and television programming and news and commercial announcing...linear and non-linear editing, commercial copy writing, production, sales, sports marketing and so much more."
A famous name in broadcast schools, their website offers information on courses. CSB has been in business for 37 years and says it offers "the most knowledgeable and experienced instructors in the industry.
Connecticut Schools of Broadcasting bills itself as "the nation's oldest and largest group of broadcasting schools." Find out about the curriculum, studios, locations, student center plus request a catalog or read their "questions + comments" section.
LA Pro DJ offers courses in being a disc jockey, being a voice-over talent plus training in news and sports careers. Here you can find information on tuition, course, placement services, the staff and much more.
Training takes place in a real, local radio station near you.
Radio Connection says it provides on-the-job training in Major Radio stations. Find out information about their program, view video clips, hear the latest news, see testimonial letters and more.
The Sam Houston State University Department of Mass Communication offers various fields of study including Radio/TV production, broadcast journalism, and more.
Located in Southfield, Michigan. Hands-on learning in both Radio and TV. High School Diploma or GED required to attend. Some courses can be used toward Associate and/or Bachelor degrees in surrounding colleges and universities.
