Voice Break Checklist
In a perfect world you would go over every show with your Program Director and get his or her constructive feedback. In reality, everyone is so busy that you often have to self-evaluate. When you review your aircheck tapes, which you should do regularly, it will improve your technique if you judge your performance by these criteria&-
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Was I concise and brief? Did I eliminate unnecessary chat and focus on the substance?
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Did I make creative and effective use of station ID's and use them frequently?
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Was I engaged one-to-one with my listener? Did I make eye contact and sound "present?"
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Was my communication informative and valuable?
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Did I promote station events and programming frequently and with enthusiasm? Did I sound proud to be part of my station's team?
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Were my transitions between voice break elements fluid and natural?
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Did I regularly invite my listener to stay tuned for something good coming up in the next quarter hour?
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Did I pass the "what city is this" test and connect to my community?