- Sep 20, 2007
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I had a vary good job interview today. It's for a promotions representative position at a major radio network in Toronto. They said they'd get back to me early next week, possibly starting by end of the month. Here's the bulleted version of my conundrum.
The Job
-Go out to events where the various radio stations are doing promotions.
-The three stations are soft-rock, top 20, and sports.
-Basically, I would go to sporting events, concerts, festivals, and stores to promote stations with an announcer. I set up equipment, hand out prizes, take phone calls.
-It's an entry level position, which is what I've been looking for
-I have not been offered the position yet but I do think they will extend it to me, since I interned with the company. They seemed quite pleased with me.
-I have not discussed pay rates with them as it's inappropriate to do before an offer is extended.
Pluses:
-Job is with a large and reputable company
-Possible room for advancement in my industry
-Plenty of variety in duties, so it's not some dull desk job.
-Caters to my technical/industry skills
-Would likely pay me more than what I make now.
Minuses:
-Involves a lot of travelling
-They couldn't guarantee me hours. I could be doing 9-5 Monday to Friday one week, the next week I may not be working at all.
-Hours will likely be fewer in fall and winter.
-Pay could either be hourly or flat rate per event depending on what I'm doing that day.
-Pay probably wouldn't be much more than what I make now.
So I'm split. It's only part time, which I don't have too big a problem with. But what really bothers me is they can't guarantee a number of hours, or even a ball park average. Especially since I'll be starting in the fall, when radio stations don't do as many promotions. It's only going to drop off come winter. Summer is their big time. It seems like a good opportunity but I'm worried it won't pay the bills. :hmm:
So I'm asking various people I know for some advice. Serious replies only please. I know what you guys are like. :sneaky:
Here's a bit about me.
-Honours bachelor of arts degrees in history and political science from the University of Toronto, one of Canada's top schools
-Graduate technical specialist diploma in new media journalism from a highly respected community college. Graduated this past June.
-Received solid recommendations from my teachers and those I worked with at my internship.
-I specialize in broadcast news writing, web news writing, and radio production.
-Currently working in a dead end, minimum wage job to pay off my education. Ironically the two jobs aren't dissimilar. ie driving, maintenance.
-I still live with my parents. They're close to the college and I couldn't afford my own place. Would like to move out sooner rather than later.
-I'd need to be making at minimum $1500 to $2000 a month after taxes to pay for food/rent/utilities/car/public transit. Real-estate in the Toronto area (including the burbs) is very expensive.
-I'm turning 25, and I'm single with no kids.
Now I have been bugging this guy for a full time job up North. I think the guy is a bit leery to seriously consider me since part of the job is on-air. Most of it is web news writing though, which is my specialty. I'm going to make him an offer to take me on just to do web and see where things go from there. It is full time, seems like he wants fresh talent, and with guaranteed hours. It's in the boonies but the benefits outweigh the negatives with it I think.
The Job
-Go out to events where the various radio stations are doing promotions.
-The three stations are soft-rock, top 20, and sports.
-Basically, I would go to sporting events, concerts, festivals, and stores to promote stations with an announcer. I set up equipment, hand out prizes, take phone calls.
-It's an entry level position, which is what I've been looking for
-I have not been offered the position yet but I do think they will extend it to me, since I interned with the company. They seemed quite pleased with me.
-I have not discussed pay rates with them as it's inappropriate to do before an offer is extended.
Pluses:
-Job is with a large and reputable company
-Possible room for advancement in my industry
-Plenty of variety in duties, so it's not some dull desk job.
-Caters to my technical/industry skills
-Would likely pay me more than what I make now.
Minuses:
-Involves a lot of travelling
-They couldn't guarantee me hours. I could be doing 9-5 Monday to Friday one week, the next week I may not be working at all.
-Hours will likely be fewer in fall and winter.
-Pay could either be hourly or flat rate per event depending on what I'm doing that day.
-Pay probably wouldn't be much more than what I make now.
So I'm split. It's only part time, which I don't have too big a problem with. But what really bothers me is they can't guarantee a number of hours, or even a ball park average. Especially since I'll be starting in the fall, when radio stations don't do as many promotions. It's only going to drop off come winter. Summer is their big time. It seems like a good opportunity but I'm worried it won't pay the bills. :hmm:
So I'm asking various people I know for some advice. Serious replies only please. I know what you guys are like. :sneaky:
Here's a bit about me.
-Honours bachelor of arts degrees in history and political science from the University of Toronto, one of Canada's top schools
-Graduate technical specialist diploma in new media journalism from a highly respected community college. Graduated this past June.
-Received solid recommendations from my teachers and those I worked with at my internship.
-I specialize in broadcast news writing, web news writing, and radio production.
-Currently working in a dead end, minimum wage job to pay off my education. Ironically the two jobs aren't dissimilar. ie driving, maintenance.
-I still live with my parents. They're close to the college and I couldn't afford my own place. Would like to move out sooner rather than later.
-I'd need to be making at minimum $1500 to $2000 a month after taxes to pay for food/rent/utilities/car/public transit. Real-estate in the Toronto area (including the burbs) is very expensive.
-I'm turning 25, and I'm single with no kids.
Now I have been bugging this guy for a full time job up North. I think the guy is a bit leery to seriously consider me since part of the job is on-air. Most of it is web news writing though, which is my specialty. I'm going to make him an offer to take me on just to do web and see where things go from there. It is full time, seems like he wants fresh talent, and with guaranteed hours. It's in the boonies but the benefits outweigh the negatives with it I think.
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