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Why You Should Be A Part Of Your School’s Radio Station

If you love music and talking, you may find some amazing opportunities at your campus's radio station.

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Why You Should Be A Part Of Your School’s Radio Station
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At some point in your life, you have probably listened to the radio. Listening to the radio is entertaining, but the best part is what goes on in radio production, especially on college campuses.

Joining a college radio station is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Even if you aren’t planning on working in broadcast, it is good to experience new things.

Working with a campus radio station, in particular, is a great way to meet all kinds of people who have the same interest as you. You also get to work on an amazing radio voice in the meantime.

So, before you decide to turn down the radio, here are some reasons why you should consider being a part of your school’s radio station:

1. Having your own radio show.

How many of your friends can say that they’ve had an on-air talk show before?

One of the best reasons to be a part of your campus radio station is for the fact that you can have your own radio show!

This is an hour out of your week where you can go on air and talk on nearly any topic you want. It doesn’t matter if 100 people are listening or if it’s just your mom who you asked to tune in. It feels good to get your voice out to the public.

Scared to talk on air? That’s understandable, but after a few shows, you will start to feel like a professional.

2. Learning beyond the soundboard.

The great thing about radio stations is that it’s not always just about being on air! There are so many opportunities to look for within the radio station.

You can be on the radio’s executive board, volunteer to help with various activities, DJ at events and much more. The radio can be just about anything you want!

3. Holding an executive position.

Being on the air can be a lot of work, but the real glue that holds the station together is within the efforts of the executive staff. This special group of people perform the “behind the scenes” work that is put into the radio.

What is great about the executive staff is the diversity of each staff member’s roles. You don’t have to be an expert on radio production to be a staff member. There are positions like advertising sales, public relations manager and social media manager that are just as important.

There is no greater bond than what the executive staff has. They work hard so that the radio station runs smoothly.

4. Making awesome playlist suggestions.

Love music? Want to hear your favorite kind of music on the radio? All you have to do is talk to the radio station staff, and you can make an awesome playlist.

The great thing about student radio stations is the diversity in music. There is practically music for everyone, and an expanding song list in never a bad thing!

5. Getting to meet band members.

If meeting bands is your thing, then you have no reason not to be a part of your school’s radio station. You can meet some really awesome bands through your access with the station whether it’s band concerts in or outside of school. Getting to meet the creators behind incredible music is a great feeling.

6. Having a cool space to work in.

Radio stations are an awesome environment. There is a soundboard that looks official (because it is), microphones, headphones, different rooms to record in and even records hanging on the wall. Radio stations are a great place to check out and see where all of the on-air magic is made.

7. Knowing you are surrounded by people who love the radio just as much as you do.

The absolute best part about working with the radio station, though, is the people you get to surround yourself with. There is no one else who appreciates what the radio does more than those who work at the station.

So, don’t give up the opportunity to join your school’s radio station!

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