This quarter we are all play-by-play, all the time. On the radio critique includes football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. On the TV side Jon critiques basketball and wrestling play-by-play.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
It only takes a few small but critical mistakes to give an employer the impression that you less experienced than you really are. When you are seeking full-time employment, selling your experience to an employer is of utmost importance.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of John Morgo, freelance sportscaster in Dunwoody, GA.
Are you following up your job applications? Following up an application is a crucial point that too many job seekers dismiss. If you are not following up, you are missing out.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of Patrick Kamler, a sportscaster at WTLW-TV in Lima, OH.
As a veteran broadcaster, you may feel as though you are being passed over for opportunities because of your age. It is true that veterans face a unique set of challenges in the sportscasting job market. Fortunately, there are ways to use your experience as an advantage.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of Joe Lancello, a sportscaster at KZRG-AM/FM in Joplin, MO.
When your biggest job market challenge is not hearing back from employers, it is likely that a few key mistakes are making it difficult for employers. Make it easy for employers to hire you.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of Brandon Biskobing in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
As your sportscasting career progresses the set of challenges you face in the job market will often evolve. You may have a family to factor into career decisions, or you may begin to feel that your experience is working against you.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of veteran broadcaster Roy Hatfield, Program and Sports Director at WBZI/WKFI/WEDI AM in Xenia, OH.
The early days of your sportscasting career will almost certainly be spent in a small town, away from a major market. You might be tempted to believe a remote location puts you at a disadvantage for advancing your career. However, implementing the right relationship building and job market techniques will help you keep your career moving forward.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of Logan Anderson, the College Sports Director for Dakota Broadcasting in Aberdeen, SD.
To advance your sportscasting career, you have to learn to navigate the job market. Smart job market habits may look like weird science at first, but practicing the right techniques is critical to building a career.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of Bobby Krivitsky of Boston, MA, working as a writer for CLNS Radio.
Scott Jackson, Talk Show Host at ESPN 980 in Washington, D.C., shares his career path to becoming a Sports Talk Host, how he defines sportscasting success, how to know your audience, and more.
When you are young and not seeing results in the job market, it might be tempting to chalk it up to your age. However, it is far more likely the real problem is in how you are presenting yourself to employers. Poor presentation might be inadvertently highlighting your inexperience, or — even worse — it might be causing employers to trash your application before they even get to your resume or demo.
In this Member Makeover, Jon reviews the demo, resume, and job market strategy of Sam Hasuer, a producer at WAXY Radio in Hollywood, FL.