Working in Radio – A Conversation with Cindy Collins
18:54
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: Cindy Collins, 30 year veteran radio air talent and voice over artist, discusses what it’s like to work in radio today, shares stories of how the industry has changed, and offers advice for students interested in pursuing a career in the field.
Type of Video: Interview*
Unique Video ID: Careers-26**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Before viewing the video have students discuss what they think the job of a radio DJ is like then compare their ideas to what Ms. Collins shares in the video.
- Have students journal about or discuss the following question: How do radio DJs potentially influence a community? What aspects of their job and how they conduct it might affect life in a community?
- As part of your study of community, civics, and/or careers invite a radio DJ to class. Have students view this video as a preparatory activity to help them develop questions for the DJ.
*Interviews feature extended conversation exploring fascinating topics with fascinating people in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
