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10 Questions with ... Jack Broady
March 28, 2006
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NAME:Jack BroadyLAST WITH:KCXX (X103.9)/Riverside-San BernardinoPHONE:909-887-8365EMAIL:jack@broadyvoice.com
Please begin by giving us a brief career history ...
I started in 1989 at an Urban station, Hot 92.5/San Diego. Two years later I was the only personality kept for the flip to AAA 92.5 "The Flash." I went to Q106/San Diego for afternoons/production from 1994 to 1997, moved to KRUZ/Santa Barbara for middays, then afternoons from 1997 to 1999. I have done every time slot at KCXX/Riverside-San Bernardino from 1999 to 2006.
1) Some people get discouraged or enlightened with the business when they actually step out of it for a while. Tell us your observations from the outside.
Discouragement plays a roll when you see a posted "opening," then you find out the job was filled before the "posting" ever hit the trades, especially in major markets. Regardless, I like the challenge of trying to squeeze my way in against the odds.
2) What is your best way to get your foot in the door?
The major markets are the tough ones! Beg, plead, hope that someone dies, whore yourself out for free. Hope that someone important is reading this and has some sympathy for my devastating situation.
3) So far what has been your best resource for finding out about job openings?
Networking and All Access.
4) What's the craziest thing you've ever done to get a job?
It's embarrassing to say, but Tom Poleman may remember getting a huge box of melted Hershey kisses from me. It was hot day, damn it. Looking back, that was extremely stupid!
5) What is the next job you'd like to obtain?
I would be happy playing polka and voicing spots for Ensure, as long as it's in Los Angeles.
6) How are you finding the "courtesy level" at places you've applied? (Callbacks, emails, rejection letters, etc.)
My problem is that I never want a job at the stations that are looking. When I do apply at a station with an opening, most PD's are very nice about telling me to piss off. I also understand that with an abundance of personalities out of work they don't have nearly enough time to officially reject every applicant.
7) Are you finding salaries/benefits lower than you ever thought, about the same, or have you seen some pleasant surprises?
I have only worked in California. Unfortunately, most stations still think you can afford rent, gas and groceries for $25,000 to $35,000 a year. No change from 1990.
8) With consolidation there are definitely fewer jobs. How do you separate yourself from the pack?
I pride myself on coming up with ideas that have not been done before and saying things that get people to look at the radio. If they either look puzzled with a grin or piss their pants, I'm doing my job. Most personalities send out their best breaks when they apply for a job. I like to send out my worst breaks just to see what happens.
9) Are you spending as much time listening to radio as you used to?
Always. I like to play, "Rate the DJ."
10 What has been your biggest career accomplishment?
Afternoons at Q106/San Diego with solid numbers.
Bonus Questions
11) What have you learned about yourself, others, or life in general in your downtime?
It can be sort of invigorating knowing you're totally screwed.
Care to contribute a low-cost recipe to our "ON THE BEACH" cookbook?
Toast each side of a fork-split Thomas' English muffin. Spread a thin layer of Ragu sauce on each side. Top with Mexican style cheese, garlic powder, red pepper and diced hot dog. Cook in microwave for 30 seconds and you have two individual home made pizza muffs. Total cost = 56 cents.
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