What is a radio station manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a radio station manager

1. Explore radio station manager education requirements

   Most common radio station manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   69.6 %

   Associate

   11.6 %

   Master's

   8.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific radio station manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Radio Station	31.54%
   FCC	17.01%
   FM	11.78%
   DJ	7.05%
   KPI	6.48%

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3. Complete relevant radio station manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New radio station managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a radio station manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real radio station manager resumes.

4. Research radio station manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage all aspects of TV operation including programming, production, operations, and engineering.
   • Manage ramp procedures, baggage handling and cabin grooming services; coordinate GSE maintenance and identify new business opportunities.
   • Audit and acceptance of complete Nokia GSM site.
   • Execute and analyze test cases relate to IMS, LTE, UMTS, GSM and CDMA technologies.

5. Apply for radio station manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a radio station manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams