Talk Show Host

Whether it's about news, politics, business, relationships, sex, sports, cars, fishing, cooking, or stocks, talk radio is here to stay.

Actually, talk radio has been in existence for quite some time as a number of stations in the 1950s devoted their evening hours to call-in shows and the like. Today, radio stations of all kinds have some form of talk or call-in element as a regular part of their programming.

However, a word of caution. If you're interested in hosting a specialized kind of talk show, you should already be a recognized expert in the area you plan to talk about. Otherwise, most talk show hosts get their start as a result of years in the news department.

Nevertheless, opportunities in talk radio are available for people with expertise in certain areas. In fact, some of the most sought-after and highly-paid radio personalities are talk show hosts.

But without radio broadcasting experience to go along with your expertise in another area, it's very hard to find work as a talk show host. It's a Catch-22 situation, you can't get a job without experience, and you can't get experience without a job. NBTN has been successful in helping people gain the practical, hands-on experience necessary to secure employment in talk radio.

Broadcasters Training Network has many member instructors who are current working talk radio personalities, who may be interested in teaching you!

Take the first step, contact NBTN for more information about talk radio apprenticeships now available in your city or town.