Al Barlick wrote:
Actually, classroom education isn't all that necessary in the broadcast world.
I guess it's all in the expectations, Al. Some stations apparently have expectations that their personalities only talk a good game, understand the basics of broadcast mechanics and relate to listeners. Most other broadcasters, however, seem to have different expectations. They expect their personalities to use proper English and grammar and have an understanding of how to organize thoughts and write coherently. Even on a most basic level, understanding the inverted pyramid, for example, may not be a requirement for broadcasters, but the discipline of practicing and using that writing method has benefits for anyone who speaks for a living. That knowledge and practice usually come from a broadcast journalism education. There are some of both types on the two sports radio stations. I think most of us can tell the difference.