I'm an unemployed broadcaster looking for work for the past nine months. Where can I find work?

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I have been looking for work in broadcasting since September 2005.  My expertise are in Broadcast Operations, Broadcast Management and Programming.  All of the jobs I apply for I am either overqualified or underqualified.  Finding the type of opportunity which is commensurate with one's credentials is like looking for a needle in a haystack.  It is also very frustrating.  I know eventually I will get my career back but I need to find something quick because my unemployment has run out and I have bills which need to be paid.  

Also I want to rant against Human Resources.  I haven't look for a job in over twenty years.  I have never seen such callousness, insensitivity and utter disrespect as I have seen today in Human Resources departments.  You ask a question and they don't give you any information.  You send an e-mail inquiring about a timeline for filling the position, nobody will answer the e-mail. You leave a  message, nobody will return the message.  Why this sudden change?

dangrubb2000 · Accepted Answer

I have the same credentials as you and fortunately am employed with Time Warner but another avenue that hopefully would interest you is the Public Relations field which I have also done. PR typically appreciates deals with media and they will appreciate that you've seen and been on the other side of the PR fence so....

Anonymous · Answer

Try Sinclair Broadcast Group:

http://jobs.sbgnet.com/sbghire/JobManagement.jsp

I know what you mean about HR. Their job is to screen people out. I always do a little industrial espionage and try to make contact with the person who has the power to me. Send a letter and resume directly to that person. It makes a big difference.

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I'm an unemployed broadcaster looking for work for the past nine months. Where can I find work?

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