broadcasting

This book examines the critical debates on media ownership, discussing deregulation on cross-ownership, communications laws, the creation of the FCC in 1934, diversity of ownership, avoiding conflicts of interest, and developments in media options.

Describes various types of positions available in the fields of radio and TV broadcasting and the training required for these jobs. Lists schools offering broadcasting courses.

Discusses the enormous variety of jobs available in the broadcasting worlds of radio and television.

Discusses how Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty helped bring democracy to Eastern Europe, explains the CIA's involvement in the stations, and describes the Soviet and Eastern Bloc governments' attempts to silence the airwaves.

Presents a comprehensive guide to obtaining a career in the field of broadcasting and provides information on Internet opportunities, descriptions of the various jobs such as announcer, news analyst, sound engineer, and computer scientist, and offers advice on available scholarships and fellowships.

Chronicles the events surrounding the 1950s blacklisting of suspected Communist sympathizers in broadcasting, explaining how the blacklist impacted the movie, music, and television industry, impacting writers, directors, actors, and some of the media's most influential figures.

Provides an introduction to the broadcasting industry, describes various careers in radio and television, each with information on salary range, educational requirements, and employment outlook, offers advice to students on how to prepare for a job in radio or television, and includes resources.

Discusses five entertainment careers including actor/actress, disc jockey, stagehand, camera operator, and time salesperson.

Offers students interested in radio and television information on different careers in the field, with an overview of each job's training requirements, responsibilities, salary, and outlook.