The Radio Station

Ten years after its original publication, The Radio Station, now in its fifth edition, is considered the standard work on this audio medium. It remains a concise and candid guide to the internal workings of radio stations and the radio industry. A comprehensive blueprint, this book details the functions performed successfully within every well-run station. Not only will readers understand how each job is best performed, they will know how it meshes with those of the rest of the radio station staff. For readers uncertain of career goals, this book provides a solid foundation in who does what, when, and why.

The fifth edition updates and expands this classic text acclaimed by radio educators and practitioners from around the United States. New sections on radio and the Internet, AM stereo, cable and satellite radio, niche formats, mergers and consolidation, future prospects, and digital technology, as well as new illustrations, feature boxes and quotes from industry pros bring the reader into the present world of the radio station, providing insight into this ever-changing field.


Candid guide to the internal workings of radio stations
Completely updated to reflect current trends such as changes in ownership rules and the impact of the internet
The standard work on the subject of U.S. radio for both industry and academia