Magic University has been all abuzz since the auditions for the new Junior Jocks went down. We only got to catch glimpses of their energetic personalities and wacky talents during the screening process, but needless to say, their enthusiam was infectious and everyone has been excited for the new kids to learn what life at Magic really about!
Last Sunday, DJ Pat welcomed the freshmen to the station and gave them their first taste of how the Junior Jock program works, what to look forward to, and how to make the most of all the opportunities offered at Magic University.
They were excited to discover that beyond making playlists, mashing buttons, and wearing ultra cool headphones, they'll actually be attending workshops on things like acting, TV hosting, writing, courtside reporting, and even stand-up comedy! (Click those links to see the videos!)
These all bring out various aspects of the communication skills they will need to become good DJs, event hosts, and maybe even TV personalities!
Excitement filled the radio booth and everyone had questions; From serious to very strange, DJ Pat was eager to answer them all with the detail and precision of the master samurai that he truly is.
“What is the schedule like? “
“Who picks our JJ names?”
And the question on everyone’s minds...
“WHEN DO WE GET ON AIR???”
The answer lit a fire in their eyes.
It was much sooner than some of them had thought.
At Magic, Junior Jocks get the opportunity to host our very own show (Sunday 6 AM- 10 AM y'all.)
But they also get to sit side by side with the best of the business, and practice their bantering skills on the The Big Meal, Strike Zone, and Positive Note.
The new batch will first tackle the responsibility of News Delivery, a task that might sound simple but is actually a critical skill for any up and coming DJ. Before the JJ’s go on air, they will have to prove that they have a good grasp on the communication basics, clarity of thought and speech, and most importantly, confidence.
The Junior Jocks then got to try their hand using the board equipment, transitioning between one song to another.
DJ Pat put on a little pressure playing a song and giving them only 50 seconds to choose a song that fit well and plug it a the right moment. Some handled it well, others were overwhelmed, but they all cheered each other on thru the thrill as the seconds ticked away and songs came to their end.
Some of the JJs began to express their feelings of excitment suddenly pairing with nervousness and anxiety. But DJ Pat made it very clear, The Junior Jock Program is not a competition to the top. It’s a process of personal development with mutual support. and that he and the other DJs will fully prepare them with knowing all that they will have to do in order to deliver successfully.
And that’s when DJ Pat hit them with the secret of all secrets!
“The secret of radio is... There is no secret!”
The Junior Jocks learned that though they have natural talent and charisma, honing their skills will still take practice and once you accept that making mistakes is part of the learning process, fears of judgment, failure, and criticism will disperse. (Though according to some famous DJs, pre-show jitters may never go away) Once relaxed and confident, the aspiring DJs will get to explore and experience the fun it really is, playing with listeners imagination and becoming the skilled conductors of Radio: “The Theater of the Mind.”
Stay tuned in to Magic 89.9 and keep track of our blog for more updates, developments and insights on the behind the scenes journey.
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