1 00:00:00,440 --> 00:00:02,610 Welcome to a FM Radio Refreshers . I'm 2 00:00:02,610 --> 00:00:04,721 senior airman , Hannah Malone , a K A 3 00:00:04,721 --> 00:00:07,660 DJ , Hannibal refreshing 4 00:00:09,040 --> 00:00:09,460 okay , 5 00:00:15,540 --> 00:00:17,540 your radio skills are like anything 6 00:00:17,540 --> 00:00:19,762 else . If you don't use them , you lose 7 00:00:19,762 --> 00:00:21,960 them in this video . We'll explore 8 00:00:21,960 --> 00:00:23,571 building an effective on air 9 00:00:23,571 --> 00:00:25,750 personality to enrich your show will 10 00:00:25,750 --> 00:00:27,361 cover the following topics , 11 00:00:27,740 --> 00:00:30,350 personality highlighting your strengths , 12 00:00:30,410 --> 00:00:32,770 using your perspective , getting 13 00:00:32,770 --> 00:00:36,580 personal and consistency . Your job is 14 00:00:36,580 --> 00:00:38,802 to be an on air radio host who delivers 15 00:00:38,802 --> 00:00:40,858 relevant command information , local 16 00:00:40,858 --> 00:00:42,913 info and credible military updates . 17 00:00:42,913 --> 00:00:45,300 Cool . However , there are plenty of 18 00:00:45,310 --> 00:00:47,310 other sources a listener could find 19 00:00:47,310 --> 00:00:49,421 with the same information , our music 20 00:00:49,421 --> 00:00:51,532 library , maybe current , but we will 21 00:00:51,532 --> 00:00:53,699 never compete with commercial services 22 00:00:53,699 --> 00:00:55,921 that cater to a specific person's music 23 00:00:55,921 --> 00:00:57,977 taste . Other than perhaps being the 24 00:00:57,977 --> 00:01:00,199 only english speaking station in town . 25 00:01:00,199 --> 00:01:02,088 What do we bring ? That is unique 26 00:01:02,088 --> 00:01:04,254 enough for your listener to stay tuned 27 00:01:04,254 --> 00:01:06,421 you , your personality and perspective 28 00:01:06,421 --> 00:01:08,643 are the reason your listeners tune into 29 00:01:08,643 --> 00:01:10,810 your show , you know them , you know , 30 00:01:10,810 --> 00:01:10,710 the military and you know , their 31 00:01:10,710 --> 00:01:12,600 community , you're a part of it , 32 00:01:12,610 --> 00:01:14,900 developing a clear focus on your 33 00:01:14,900 --> 00:01:17,067 character , will help guide everything 34 00:01:17,067 --> 00:01:19,100 you do in your show . It's why your 35 00:01:19,100 --> 00:01:21,378 audience tunes in and most importantly , 36 00:01:21,378 --> 00:01:24,560 why they stay successful . Talent is 37 00:01:24,570 --> 00:01:26,570 genuine , but that doesn't mean you 38 00:01:26,570 --> 00:01:28,792 can't exaggerate a bit , find the parts 39 00:01:28,792 --> 00:01:30,959 of yourself that you want to cultivate 40 00:01:30,959 --> 00:01:32,848 and highlight them on air . Maybe 41 00:01:32,848 --> 00:01:34,903 you're adventurous , energetic and a 42 00:01:34,903 --> 00:01:37,014 bit cocky , Maybe you're a bookworm , 43 00:01:37,014 --> 00:01:39,080 friendly and sophisticated , you can 44 00:01:39,080 --> 00:01:41,247 bring any mix of your personality into 45 00:01:41,247 --> 00:01:43,600 who you present on air , make sure it's 46 00:01:43,600 --> 00:01:46,020 authentically you if you're trying to 47 00:01:46,020 --> 00:01:48,298 create a persona on air that isn't you , 48 00:01:48,298 --> 00:01:50,409 your listener will know this is about 49 00:01:50,409 --> 00:01:52,464 highlighting traits that you already 50 00:01:52,464 --> 00:01:54,687 have , not pretending to be someone you 51 00:01:54,687 --> 00:01:57,120 aren't . Oh , one important note . Many 52 00:01:57,120 --> 00:01:59,342 of us think we're a lot funnier than we 53 00:01:59,342 --> 00:02:01,453 actually are . A lot of humor may not 54 00:02:01,453 --> 00:02:03,870 translate on air , especially sarcasm , 55 00:02:03,880 --> 00:02:05,980 not everything is funny and nothing 56 00:02:05,980 --> 00:02:08,036 sounds worse than trying to be funny 57 00:02:08,036 --> 00:02:09,980 and failing . So somebody has been 58 00:02:09,980 --> 00:02:12,202 telling me that I could do a little bit 59 00:02:12,202 --> 00:02:14,424 of stand up comedy , so I'm gonna try a 60 00:02:14,424 --> 00:02:13,850 couple of the jokes I've got here . 61 00:02:13,860 --> 00:02:15,860 What did the grape do when he got 62 00:02:15,860 --> 00:02:18,480 stepped on ? He let out a little wine . 63 00:02:19,340 --> 00:02:21,284 I think I'm getting pretty good at 64 00:02:21,540 --> 00:02:23,318 creating a response is far more 65 00:02:23,318 --> 00:02:25,262 important than getting a laugh and 66 00:02:25,262 --> 00:02:27,429 being interesting is better than being 67 00:02:27,429 --> 00:02:29,700 funny in the internet era . Everyone 68 00:02:29,700 --> 00:02:31,756 has access to the same information . 69 00:02:31,870 --> 00:02:33,981 It's not what you talk about on air , 70 00:02:33,981 --> 00:02:36,092 but what you do with the content that 71 00:02:36,092 --> 00:02:38,259 sets your show apart from the others , 72 00:02:38,259 --> 00:02:40,481 Lots of DJs will discuss current events 73 00:02:40,481 --> 00:02:42,537 or funny and interesting headlines , 74 00:02:42,537 --> 00:02:44,648 especially those sourced from popular 75 00:02:44,648 --> 00:02:46,490 show prep sites , a great on air 76 00:02:46,490 --> 00:02:48,546 personality will find a way to stand 77 00:02:48,546 --> 00:02:50,490 out from the crowd by sharing your 78 00:02:50,490 --> 00:02:53,170 unique perspective on these events . An 79 00:02:53,180 --> 00:02:55,550 inexperienced DJ will sound like this 80 00:02:55,560 --> 00:02:58,500 on saturday 25 May 81 00:02:58,510 --> 00:03:02,340 2019 shape trips and tours is taking 82 00:03:02,340 --> 00:03:05,290 you to Amsterdam . All right , you got 83 00:03:05,290 --> 00:03:07,346 information out to your audience , a 84 00:03:07,346 --> 00:03:09,700 stellar DJ will sound like this . A 85 00:03:09,700 --> 00:03:11,700 couple of weeks ago , my wife and I 86 00:03:11,700 --> 00:03:13,756 were on a trip with a friend of hers 87 00:03:13,756 --> 00:03:15,811 coming from out of town and you know 88 00:03:15,811 --> 00:03:17,644 where we went , the world famous 89 00:03:17,644 --> 00:03:19,756 Amsterdam , you've got an opportunity 90 00:03:19,756 --> 00:03:21,811 to do just that with shape trips and 91 00:03:21,811 --> 00:03:23,644 tours their head in Amsterdam on 92 00:03:23,644 --> 00:03:25,644 saturday May 25th and you've got an 93 00:03:25,644 --> 00:03:27,867 opportunity to go so stop your listener 94 00:03:27,867 --> 00:03:29,700 doesn't want to listen to a fact 95 00:03:29,700 --> 00:03:31,922 delivery robot . Your listener wants to 96 00:03:31,922 --> 00:03:34,033 hear a real engaged person talk about 97 00:03:34,033 --> 00:03:36,033 their perspective about things they 98 00:03:36,033 --> 00:03:38,144 care about . The point is to tie your 99 00:03:38,144 --> 00:03:39,922 content to your unique personal 100 00:03:39,922 --> 00:03:42,010 perspective . Your audience wants to 101 00:03:42,010 --> 00:03:45,020 get to know you these personal stories 102 00:03:45,020 --> 00:03:47,076 and perspectives are great places to 103 00:03:47,076 --> 00:03:49,298 generate bits . You can turn a fumble , 104 00:03:49,298 --> 00:03:51,298 like spilling an entire coffee in a 105 00:03:51,298 --> 00:03:53,353 checkout line into a multi break bit 106 00:03:53,353 --> 00:03:55,576 where you tell your story and encourage 107 00:03:55,576 --> 00:03:57,687 audience members to call in and share 108 00:03:57,687 --> 00:03:59,853 their most embarrassing stories . Your 109 00:03:59,853 --> 00:04:01,576 audience will get as silly and 110 00:04:01,576 --> 00:04:03,687 invulnerable as you do , but you have 111 00:04:03,687 --> 00:04:05,631 to lead and share your experiences 112 00:04:05,631 --> 00:04:07,798 first . If you're discussing a heavier 113 00:04:07,798 --> 00:04:09,964 topic like sharp , you set the bar for 114 00:04:09,964 --> 00:04:12,187 how deep a listener is willing to go on 115 00:04:12,187 --> 00:04:14,242 a topic , use your judgment but know 116 00:04:14,242 --> 00:04:16,464 that the more personal you are on air , 117 00:04:16,464 --> 00:04:16,460 the more your guests will feel like 118 00:04:16,460 --> 00:04:19,120 they know you and connect with you on 119 00:04:19,120 --> 00:04:21,176 air . You're the host of the party , 120 00:04:21,176 --> 00:04:23,398 not the center of attention . Your goal 121 00:04:23,398 --> 00:04:25,620 is for your listener and guests to have 122 00:04:25,620 --> 00:04:27,676 a great time . Your personal stories 123 00:04:27,676 --> 00:04:29,731 from your past and everyday life are 124 00:04:29,731 --> 00:04:31,898 how people connect to you , weave them 125 00:04:31,898 --> 00:04:33,940 into your show . It's important to 126 00:04:33,940 --> 00:04:36,070 maintain consistency . If you sound 127 00:04:36,070 --> 00:04:38,126 like two completely different people 128 00:04:38,126 --> 00:04:40,292 through your different shows , it will 129 00:04:40,292 --> 00:04:42,181 confuse your audience and make it 130 00:04:42,181 --> 00:04:41,950 difficult for them to connect with . 131 00:04:41,950 --> 00:04:44,730 You know what your voice is , how your 132 00:04:44,730 --> 00:04:46,730 on air character acts and from what 133 00:04:46,730 --> 00:04:48,508 perspective your character will 134 00:04:48,508 --> 00:04:51,320 approach topics . The most important 135 00:04:51,320 --> 00:04:53,590 thing you can be on air is authentic . 136 00:04:53,700 --> 00:04:55,820 Use your personality to supercharge 137 00:04:55,820 --> 00:04:58,440 your show , get creative , try new 138 00:04:58,440 --> 00:05:01,000 things and most importantly , have fun , 139 00:05:01,040 --> 00:05:03,262 practice , makes perfect , have a great 140 00:05:03,262 --> 00:05:04,260 show .