Tips for Hosting Your Own Radio Show – Small Business Magazine
A common myth about radios is that hosts really don't do much and just push buttons for music. Those days are gone. The digital age has changed everything is now done through the computer. The director of the program puts all the music, commercials and other dialog on a 24-hour timeline so that it runs seamlessly for maximum enjoyment for listeners. The supervisor, who is in charge of ensuring the station runs as smoothly as it should usually arrives an hour before the start of their shift to ensure everything is ready to go. The host is usually on the air 20-30 minutes prior to when they're scheduled to appear on the air. They are given time to adjust, utilize the headsets for radio and talk about any adjustments that…