Does McDonald’s Pay Better Than Your Radio Station?

A career in radio? A few decades ago, it was a very viable option. You could attend hundreds of colleges, universities, or trade schools to learn the tricks of the trade. Today’s “Throwback Thursday” post takes us back a mere three years to 2023 when the job market was shaky. These days, it may not be much better. The Burger King down the block may pay more than the radio stations in town. But it’s more than money, as radio broadcasters still struggle to find a sweet spot in a tough economy that’s been especially hard on legacy media. How do radio companies – OK, media companies – find the best and the brightest, when they could make more money flipping burgers? Plus, free food.