Radio, TV, film, and new video technology bring to mind visions of bright, excit

Radio, TV, film, and new video technologybring to mind visions of bright, exciting, high-paying careers. Many youngpeople are attracted to wonder: Is there a place for me in the broadcast mediafield?

People in the business warn that the roadto a successful broadcast media career can be very rocky. They point out thatgetting started in the field is often difficult. To begin with, competition formost broadcast jobs can be fierce. Then, once on the job, the pressure is oftenbig. Many jobs in broadcasting require long working hours, including nights andweekends. In most cases, the salaries are not very high.

What can you do to prepare for a career inbroadcast media? Getting some kind of broadcasting experience during highschool or college can be extremely important. Because the field is so popular,many employers are in a position to select beginners with developed skills.

You can start by becoming familiar withmedia while still in high school. If there is a media resource department inyour school, volunteer to do anything. If there is no media department, takephotos of games and social events. Work on the drama productions or write forthe school newspaper.

Many beginners in broadcasting start atsmall local radio or TV stations. Such stations are usually more willing thanthe networks to take on people with little or no experience. Here, you have achance to be involved in many aspects of the broadcast industry and get trainedon the job.

1.According to the writer, jobs with the TVnetworks ________.

2.What is the result of the high demand forjobs in broadcasting?

3. A student who follows the advice in thearticle would ________.

试题答案

【答案】

1.B

2.A

3.C

【解析】略