Becoming a Satellite Radio Disc Jockey

Getting Your Start

If you want to become a satellite radio disc jockey, you need to have something unique and niche about you. So, you should start developing your knowledge on a specific area of music, and enhance your own collection. It also helps to have broadcast experience at a college radio station or professional radio show.

Developing Your Skills

When you get a job develop your skills as a DJ. Continually try to set yourself apart, because satellite radio's big benefit is that it offers so many channels with something for everyone--it's not about giving something diluted, that is for everyone. That is commercial radio. So, keep setting yourself apart, make connections with musicians in your niche and get noticed.

Connect With Satelitte Radio People

You can connect with satellite radio people, managers, programmers and talent agents to enhance your chances of landing a show. Satellite radio does look for new talent and they will hire newcomers. Requirements range from mega fame (Howard Stern) to mega knowledge (think home improvement shows). If you have a personality that fits their image, and something to offer, chances are good of making your dream come true.

Resources

• Sirius
• XM
• Talent agents