The Radio Broadcasting Industry is Experiencing Radical Change
Internships that are only available to college students
Internships that are remote-only
Internships eliminated or shortened
Jobs obtained through personal contacts and networking
Four Reasons Why Mentoring is Essential for a Career in the Broadcasting Industry
1. It has become more difficult to enter the broadcasting industry with just a college degree
You need proficient broadcasting skills and influential industry contacts to break into broadcasting. Establishing a relationship with a radio mentor will fast-track your path into broadcasting.
At BSMG, you’ll be mentored by an experienced broadcaster who understands what skills you need in order to succeed. Your mentor has their own network of influential industry contacts with whom they can connect you.
Mentorship and networking are the two pillars of industry success that a college degree, alone, cannot provide.
2. Relationships and references are now essential to get your first radio job
You’ve heard the expression, “It’s not just what you know, but who you know that makes a difference?” Never has that saying been more applicable than in today’s broadcasting industry.
When a program director is sifting through a mountain of demo tapes and resumes from other applicants, the advantage often goes to the candidate who was referred to them by a trusted fellow broadcaster.
Having a mentor will give you an inside advantage because not only does your mentor know you, they can also personally vouch for your skills, knowledge, and abilities.
3. Mentoring gives you practical experience at a real broadcasting station with potential employers
Since your radio mentor is already in the business, you’ll learn the exact skills needed in order to be considered for hiring. Once you’ve been trained and have demonstrated successfully that you can produce or host your own radio show, you have greatly increased your chance of being hired.
Hiring managers will recognize you and know that you were trained by a trusted member of the industry.
Your demo tape and resume will receive serious consideration because of that fact alone.
4. Your mentor is incentivized to help you land your first job in the broadcasting industry
When you are hired, your mentor will receive an ample bonus for the job referral. That means they’re incentivized to connect you with their network of industry contacts who are looking to hire.
Because your mentor trained you and can personally attest to your skills, their recommendation often carries more weight.
What other college, university, or broadcasting school makes that commitment to your success?
Hear What Radio Mentors Are Saying About Our Program
We Match Our Students with Mentors Appropriate for their Career Goals. Start by Selecting an Area of Focus
Radio Broadcasting
In this track, your mentor will help you learn the essentials of hosting a radio show, whether your interests are music, talk, news or more.
Sportscasting
In this track, your mentor will help you learn the essentials of hosting a radio show, whether your interests are music, talk, news or more.
Podcasting (New)
In this track, your mentor will help you learn the essentials of hosting a radio show, whether your interests are music, talk, news or more.