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There's not much left to wonder as to why in the Pacific Northwest, the state of Washington has some of the healthiest radio airwaves, given that it has been a hotbed of important and homegrown music scenes along with environmental and social activism. Students attending Washington radio schools are in the lucky situation of being able to learn the broadcast industry in the middle of such a prosperous oasis for radio.

Although one of the largest markets for radio in the west United States is in Seattle, Washington also has a somewhat significant market for radio in Tacoma and Olympia. And with Internet radio continuing to expand, new stations spring up online all the time, and the call for on-air talent for positions such as sportscasters, announcers, and DJs looks to remain consistent.

A lot of those who started in the radio industry have also moved on to be one of the top TV sports and news casters, with radio being a natural stepping stone to television. Washington State is not only a prosperous radio and TV market onto itself, but also a source of raw talent from which the rest of the country draws on.

Radio students in Washington State often find their way into solid jobs in radio and TV in metropolises like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago.

Washington radio schools that provide mentorship programs provide students with the special opportunity to learn radio in a live radio station environment. Studies from the textbooks and conventional classrooms are put to action as the students get to take part in keeping a live radio station on the air.

Imagine learning the radio business with a real radio station as your classroom and actual broadcast professionals as your teachers. Not to diminish the significance of studying in classrooms and learning from textbooks, but these mentorship programs help the students gain that advantage over the competition.

The mass media proceeds to broaden and redefines itself as it moves into the twenty-first century. With Internet and satellite radio markets both on the increase, radio has reemerged as a media force. The call for news and information is near an all time high, which means the want for talented on air personalities looks set to grow. And on top of sustaining itself, radio is also the logical training ground for those who want to be the next crop of talented TV talk show hosts, sportscasters, and news announcers.

Students who choose to go to Washington radio schools will be taking that very important first step to be on the road to a career in broadcast media that is sure to be profitable and exhilarating.

Washington Radio Schools offer one-on-one private mentoring at local radio stations from local on-air personalities. Learn from an on-air radio professional at the Radio Connection in your home town.