According to a recent USA Today article, more Americans are speaking Spanish at home than ever before. And that means if you’re bilingual and considering careers in radio, Spanish broadcasting could be the ticket for you.
Of course, it takes more than a passing knowledge of the language in order to become a big hit on Spanish radio. If you’ve only had a year or two of high school Spanish, you’re probably not quite ready to tackle the airwaves, especially if your listeners are native-speakers from places like Mexico, Puerta Rico or Cuba. However, if you understand the nuances and colloquialisms of the Spanish language, you could be very valuable to Spanish radio stations across the country.
Just make sure that, no matter what, you highlight your talents in this area on your resume (or curriculum vita) when applying for Spanish radio jobs. Of course, you’ll want to send potential employers an audio clip, too, but many hiring managers will look at your resume first. Additionally, you may want to actually send two resumes – one in English and the other in perfect Spanish. (Have someone edit both before they reach their destinations!)
Remember that the Spanish market is huge! So careers in Spanish broadcasting are only likely to increase in the coming years.
Buena suerte!
