How The Industry Has Slipped

[Chuckigo@aol.com]

this is almost depressing.  caught the following ad on 
the AllAccess Help Wanted page...
MORNING DRIVE ANCHOR -- WBAL RADIO
WBAL Radio, a 50kw, major market heritage station is 
seeking an experienced anchor to become the city’s 
authoritative morning-drive news voice. Must be an 
aggressive self-starter, with a contemporary writing 
style and professional, pleasant, conversational 
delivery. Requires a minimum of three years prior radio 
news experience, preferably in a news/talk or all-news 
environment. College degree is desirable, but work 
experience is taken into consideration. Experience with 
AP’s ENPS and Cool Edit is helpful. Familiarity with 
Windows OS necessary. Should be proficient at 
conducting interviews, gathering and editing tape, and 
operating news studio control board. Must have 
excellent news judgement and the ability to act quickly 
in emergency situations. Credibility and creativity are 
a must. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 
EOE. Send resumes and tapes to:
News Director
WBAL-AM
3800 Hooper Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21211

used to be that a position such as this one would be one
that required a whole lot more than 3 years experience.

and off this topic and onto "Nationals"...
punchline to a cute joke:  BUR-ger King

a bientot!
- -Chuck (reading Sen.Susan Collins(R)webpage "en 
francais" but don't tell Dan B.)Igo