Riding the air waves

Listening to the radio can be both entertaining and informative, especially when you’re stuck in traffic. If you’re listening to Sunny 97.1, chances are the voice of a North Lake student may be guiding you to your destination.

Jasmine Sadry, a former staff writer for the News-Register, attends both North Lake and University of North Texas, majoring in broadcast journalism. Before going to school, she works for Sunny 97.1 FM and The Edge 102.1 FM as a traffic announcer. It’s not easy. Her job requires responsibility and dedication.

Jasmine wakes up daily at four in the morning, but she doesn’t mind. But radio is something she’s always wanted to do. She gives the following advice to other students interested in this field: “Internships are a great way to get your foot in the door” said Jasmine.

In fact, Jasmine started her career that way. She was an unpaid intern at Fox Sports radio, and then moved her way up to a producer position on The Morning Show, a local and a national syndicated show. That internship landed her a job at Sunny 97.1 as a traffic spotter.

A traffic spotter goes out and investigates any juicy information before it’s heard on the radio, Jasmine said. They (spotters) are out and about looking for any accidents or heavy traffic. They then report it to the audience. Jasmine said that during her internship she was asked to do all sorts of things. “I had to get coffee, get material for the show and go to press conferences.” Most importantly, she had to edit, cut and reedit the show.

So if you’re interested in the broadcasting field, or any field for that matter, it’s wise to go to different companies and inquire about internships.

Jasmine is proof that when you demonstrate hard work and dedication, it can lead you to a successful career.

The Career Services specialists at North Lake can help you with a list of internship opportunities available in the area. For more information, call Francyenne Maynard at 972-273-3144, or visit A-303.