Labor Day Reality: Less Jobs For Disc Jockeys Though The
Year 2012

Released on = September 3, 2004, 2:25 pm

Press Release Author = Corey Deitz

Press Release Summary = At last count, there were 76,000 people in the United States
working as disc jockeys and announcers. But, The U.S. Department of Labor says the
number of jobs for DJs is expected to decline through the year 2012.

Press Release Body = (Little Rock) - At last count, there were 76,000 people in the
United States working as disc jockeys and announcers. But, The U.S. Department of
Labor says the number of jobs for DJs is expected to decline through the year 2012.

This is due partly to the lack of growth in the number of stations plus now, more
than ever, several stations may be operated from one central office or region which
reduces the need for staff.

“Many radio stations operate overnight without any staff opting to instead broadcast
programming that may have already been pre-recorded, is fed by satellite or
otherwise automated with or without the addition of voice-tracking,” says Corey
Deitz, a 25-year veteran radio broadcaster and author.

Voice-tracking is a controversial technology which allows DJs to pre-record complete
radio shows while making them still sound live.

What are DJs earning these days? “According to the U.S Department of Labor, the
median wage earned is between $7.13 and $15.10 an hour,” says Deitz. “The
lowest-paid 10 percent earn less than $6.14. The highest-paid 10 percent make more
than $24.92 an hour. Of course, some air talents earn much more but they are the
exception.

Deitz has worked on-air in cities such as Chicago, St. Louis, Cleveland, Richmond,
Columbus, Virginia Beach and Little Rock. His book, “The Cash Cage”, provides an
inside look at what the Radio business is really like.

For more information, visit:
http://www.thecashcage.com

Web Site = http://www.thecashcage.com

Contact Details = Contact: Corey Deitz
Email: corey@thecashcage.com
Cell: (501) 247-9636