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Don't dismiss community radio as a valid stepping stone into a commercial radio career. A lot of these stations have old radio guys "from back in the day" who just love the craft of broadcasting and they're the people that helped me get a start in the mid 80's. Sure they may have egos but take on board the advice they give you about who to harass at a radio station and what needs to go into an aircheck.
My start was through work experience at 2GN Goulburn where they literally asked if I wanted "a go" on air and after 4 hours in the chair got offered a part time job til I finished school and I have never looked back!
Well said Bilko. My very first ever time behind a microphone was at Jazz Radio 94.1FM on the Gold Coast. A station which at the time was full of former ABC and Commercial radio people with 30 plus years’ experience. It was only at their recommendation that I embarked on the radio journey (driving great distances like Dan just for interviews). Sure some had ego's, but I didn't mind because these were real radio people.
Here i am now with SCA working for Star FM Wagga. My first gig at 2NZ Inverell never would have happened if it wasn't for those old pioneers. They gave me great encouragement and motivation :) - Pagey