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10 Questions with ... Roy Fredriks
November 3, 2009
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BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
Producer at WABC, WOR, WNEW and CBS.com. Fill-in talk host at WDEL, WSAR, WCTC and WVOX.
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.
Frankly, scared at the decline of live and local radio, making it much more difficult to find work. In my humble opinion, it is the only way to save the industry.
2) Do you plan on sticking with the radio industry?
As long as I can. I have too many years invested to quit now.
3) What's the longest stretch you've had on the beach?
A year out of radio. However, over the last few years I have been involved with work outside the business.
4) What has been your best resource for finding out about job openings?
Primarily the Internet, sites of course like this one. Occasional word of mouth. Social media sites are disappointing.
5) What is the next job you'd like to obtain?
I dream of my own daily talk show. Willing to relocate to just about any market to get the on-air experience I need to get better. Occasional fill-in work is not enough. Need a better demo to find work, but can't make one on just fill-in work. So, it is a Catch-22.
6) How are you finding the "courtesy level" at places you've applied? (Callbacks, e-mails, rejection letters, etc.)
I think those who have the time have been genuinely responsive. It could be a lot better, but that's the nature of the world we live in, not this business specifically.
7) Are you able to slow down and enjoy free time doing things with your family and friends that you probably did not have time to do while you were working?
Not in these uncertain times. Finding work is a full-time job.
8) What has been your biggest career accomplishment?
Working with, and discovering terrific talent.
9) What do you miss most about radio?
The creative process. The camaraderie and, of course, the paycheck.
10) If you were offered a similar position to what you were doing for considerably less money, would you seriously consider taking the job just to stay in the biz?
Absolutely. The times they are a changin'...
Bonus Questions
Oprah or Dr. Phil?
Oprah, no contest.
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