5 Tell Tale Signs You Work In Radio

You're used to hearing your favorite personalities broadcast from a studio, but what exists outside the studio? Here are five 'normal' things that require zero explanation for those who work in radio. These are things you will likely find in EVERY radio station.

What's the one thing you NEED to work in this field? Coffee! If you're not shaking from being over caffeinated, you probably don't work here. It doesn't matter what time of day it is, there are always hot pots of coffee brewing. Long hours, nights, and weekends = caffeine overdrive.

Working in radio means 24/7 access to almost any vinyl you can imagine... you just have to find it first. Which one would you be looking for first? I'm going with The White Album.

Every now and then, I sneak a glance at my reflection in the gold records to check my makeup. But their true purpose goes far beyond that—they proudly showcase the rich history of radio throughout our Philadelphia stations.

And by random, we mean *never*... Bonus points for whoever added a graphic to this note; your creativity was not lost on me, my secret co-worker/ fridge "monitor". Open at your own risk, folks!

Have you truly worked in radio if you haven't squeezed in a quick cat nap on the communal couch? That trusty piece of furniture is practically a rite of passage—it's incredibly comfy and, let's be honest, probably older than some of the records in the station's collection. It's where late-night DJs, exhausted producers, and everyone in between catch those elusive moments of rest amidst the hustle and bustle of the station.