Radio host-Alejandro Lopez

:Some radio hosts have been fired for talking to themselve before realizing they forgot to turn the mic on broadcasting dead silence for minutes!One host famously ranted for 10 minutes about “how dead air ruins careers”… while unknowingly broadcasting dead air.

Creative & Visual Skills
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Critical Thinking & Judgement
Emotional Intelligence & Personal Traits
Professional & Technical Knowledge
Organizational & Operational Skills
Physical & Situational Readiness

Where does this job happen?

# The job happens in a radio station studio,recording studio but increasingly also in home or remote studios depending on the format.

What do they actually do?

A radio host is commonly called a radio host or a radio personality and a talk show host.


What kind of person does this?

# The kind of person who makes a great radio host is curious, confident, creative, and communicative—someone who loves connecting with people and has something to say, and the presence to say it well.

What skills do you need?

To be a radio host, you need a mix of communication, technical, and creative skills.

How much money can you make?

Most radio hosts earn $30k–$70k, but the best-known names in major markets or syndication can earn six figures or more. It’s a competitive field — passion and persistence matter as much as talent.