From Classroom To Control Room

Description

We talk with Humber grad Jennifer about building a multi‑role radio career, from creative writing and production to on‑air shifts and office management at a small station. She shares candid advice on versatility, internships, money tradeoffs, and how the pandemic reshaped entry‑level paths.

• stacking skills across writing, producing, board op, and hosting
• organizing a chaotic day with clear lists
• why overnight on‑air roles vanished with automation
• building a portfolio through internships and spec work
• moving from unpaid access to fewer paid internships
• first paid gig in news and board operation
• choosing schools and alumni networks that open doors
• honest talk on pay, side work, and persistence
• confidence growth, people skills, and on‑call realities
• staff cuts, paused events, and shifting entry roles
• hopes for rehiring and sustainable workloads
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Thanks for listening to Diva Tonight!

I want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew and my Voice Over Actor Bruce Hayword !

Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music - I truly appreciate you!