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Radio Broadcasting: Behind the Scenes, AS

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Career Outlook Radio Broadcasting: Behind the Scenes, AS

Arts Division

The Radio Broadcasting Behind-the-Scenes degree is designed for students who are interested in the non-performance side of the broadcasting industry. Instruction prepares students for entry-level jobs including production, promotion, copywriting, and management. Students also receive instruction in the business side of the industry and can further customize their program by selecting from a variety of courses. Practical hands-on experience is available at the campus radio stations.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

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- Producers
  Producers
  SOC Career Code: 27-2012.01
  Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $107.11
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $90,557.34
  Annual Job Openings
  4,349
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Stage, Motion Picture, Television, and Radio Directors
  Stage, Motion Picture, Television, and Radio Directors
  SOC Career Code: 27-2012.02
  Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $107.11
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $90,557.34
  Annual Job Openings
  4,349
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Program Directors
  Program Directors
  SOC Career Code: 27-2012.03
  Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $107.11
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $90,557.34
  Annual Job Openings
  4,349
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Talent Directors
  Talent Directors
  SOC Career Code: 27-2012.04
  Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $107.11
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $90,557.34
  Annual Job Openings
  4,349
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Technical Directors and Managers
  Technical Directors and Managers
  SOC Career Code: 27-2012.05
  Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $107.11
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $90,557.34
  Annual Job Openings
  4,349
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Radio and Television Announcers
  Radio and Television Announcers
  SOC Career Code: 27-3011.00
  Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $103.45
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $53,203.76
  Annual Job Openings
  547
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Broadcast News Analysts
  Broadcast News Analysts
  SOC Career Code: 27-3021.00
  Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $62.43
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $50,203.64
  Annual Job Openings
  819
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages

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Radio Broadcasting: Behind the Scenes, AS

Arts Division

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
R-TV 01	Introduction to Electronic Media	3
R-TV 09	Broadcast Sales and Promotion	3
R-TV 10	Radio Programming and Producer Techniques	3
R-TV 11A	Beginning Radio Production	3
R-TV 11B	Advanced Radio Production	3
R-TV 15	Broadcast Law and Business Practices	3
R-TV 96A	Beginning Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations	1
R-TV 96B	Intermediate Campus Radio Station Lab: On-Air and Behind-the-Scenes Skills	1
R-TV 96C	Advanced Campus Radio Station Lab: Program Hosting and Management Skills	1
R-TV 97A	Radio and Entertainment Industry Seminar	1
R-TV 97B	Radio/Entertainment Industry Work Experience	1
R-TV 38	Radio Broadcasting Rules and Regulations	1.5
Required Electives
Choose six units from the following:		6
R-TV 05	Radio-TV Newswriting
R-TV 06	Broadcast Traffic Reporting
R-TV 17	Introduction to Podcasting
R-TV 31	History of Radio DJs
R-TV 32	Social Media in Broadcasting
R-TV 35	Pop Culture in the Media
R-TV 99	Special Projects in Broadcasting and Entertainment Industry
R-TV 101	Work Experience in Broadcast Entertainment
R-TV 39	Social Media and Online Ethics
Total Units		30.5

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Radio Broadcasting: Behind-the-Scenes

Arts Division
Certificate N0636
The Radio Broadcasting Behind-the-Scenes Certificate of Achievement provides expertise in a variety of behind-the-scenes specialties. Students gain practical hands-on-experience in the broadcasting industry through an off-campus internship at a radio station, production studio or other broadcasting facility.

Required Courses

Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
Core Courses
R-TV 01	Introduction to Electronic Media	3
R-TV 10	Radio Programming and Producer Techniques	3
R-TV 11A	Beginning Radio Production	3
R-TV 11B	Advanced Radio Production	3
R-TV 15	Broadcast Law and Business Practices	3
R-TV 96A	Beginning Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations	1
R-TV 96B	Intermediate Campus Radio Station Lab: On-Air and Behind-the-Scenes Skills	1
R-TV 96C	Advanced Campus Radio Station Lab: Program Hosting and Management Skills	1
R-TV 97A	Radio and Entertainment Industry Seminar	1
R-TV 97B	Radio/Entertainment Industry Work Experience	1
R-TV 38	Radio Broadcasting Rules and Regulations	1.5
Required Electives
Choose three units from the following:		3
R-TV 05	Radio-TV Newswriting
R-TV 09	Broadcast Sales and Promotion
R-TV 17	Introduction to Podcasting
R-TV 31	History of Radio DJs
R-TV 32	Social Media in Broadcasting
R-TV 35	Pop Culture in the Media
R-TV 99	Special Projects in Broadcasting and Entertainment Industry
R-TV 101	Work Experience in Broadcast Entertainment
R-TV 39	Social Media and Online Ethics
Total Units		24.5

Radio Broadcasting Website

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Radio Broadcasting: On-Air

Arts Division
Certificate N0637
The Radio Broadcasting On-Air Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry level positions in a variety of performance specialties including disc jockey, news anchor, sportscaster, and commercial voice-overs. Students gain practical hands-on experience at the college radio stations as well as through an off-campus internship at a station, studio, or other broadcasting facility.

Required Courses

Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
R-TV 01	Introduction to Electronic Media	3
R-TV 02	On-Air Personality Development	3
R-TV 15	Broadcast Law and Business Practices	3
R-TV 96A	Beginning Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations	1
R-TV 11A	Beginning Radio Production	3
R-TV 05	Radio-TV Newswriting	3
R-TV 96B	Intermediate Campus Radio Station Lab: On-Air and Behind-the-Scenes Skills	1
R-TV 96C	Advanced Campus Radio Station Lab: Program Hosting and Management Skills	1
R-TV 97A	Radio and Entertainment Industry Seminar	1
R-TV 97B	Radio/Entertainment Industry Work Experience	1
R-TV 38	Radio Broadcasting Rules and Regulations	1.5
R-TV 36	Beginning Commercial Voice-Overs	3
Choose 3 units from the following:		3
R-TV 03	Sportscasting and Reporting
R-TV 04	Broadcast News Field Reporting
R-TV 06	Broadcast Traffic Reporting
R-TV 09	Broadcast Sales and Promotion
R-TV 10	Radio Programming and Producer Techniques
R-TV 11B	Advanced Radio Production
R-TV 17	Introduction to Podcasting
R-TV 31	History of Radio DJs
R-TV 32	Social Media in Broadcasting
R-TV 35	Pop Culture in the Media
R-TV 99	Special Projects in Broadcasting and Entertainment Industry
R-TV 101	Work Experience in Broadcast Entertainment
R-TV 37	Advanced Voice-Overs Techniques
R-TV 13	Interview, Talk, and Community Affairs Programming
R-TV 39	Social Media and Online Ethics
Total Units		27.5

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Radio Broadcasting: Behind the Scenes, AS

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Producers

Stage, Motion Picture, Television, and Radio Directors

Program Directors

Talent Directors

Technical Directors and Managers

Radio and Television Announcers

Broadcast News Analysts

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Certificate & Degree Details

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