Program Director at KDLG AM/FM
Broadcast Media | Anchorage, Alaska Area, US
I'm currently the program director for a small community public radio station in Alaska. It's refreshingly rewarding to be doing this work. You should all think about some time in Alaska!
Specialties: Audio Recording & Editing // Online Social Media // Photography // Writing // Musical Performance // Blogging // Content Management Systems // Installing & Maintaining Electronics
Feb
2011 - Present
Program Director / KDLG AM/FM - Public Radio
So much to do, I shouldn't be typing this.
Dec
2007 -
Aug
2009
Producer: The DreX Morning Show - 103.5 Kiss FM / Clear Channel
-Operation of on-air board during fast-paced live talk show, complying with all established FCC rules and regulations.
-Assisted with writing and organizing of show's content
-Coordinated booking of on-air guests
-Managed and updated show's online presence
(Website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube...)
-Hired & supervised interns
-Designed & negotiated pricing for promotional materials
-Archived and edited program audio for later playback
-Screened phone calls daily for talk-format morning show
Jun
2007 -
Aug
2009
Media Supervisor/Instructor/Technical Advisor - Camp Chi / JCC of Chicago
-Set up and operated a low power radio station.
-Supervised a staff of 8 media employees.
-Purchased & installed new media equipment for facility
-Assisted with creation and undertaking of special events.
-Taught classes 6 days a week for students ages 9-15 years old.
Jan
2008 -
Feb
2008
Freelance Audio Producer / The Nature Conservancy
Editing hours and hours of live speeches into convenient online podcasts for visitors to listen to and download on demand.
Jan
2006 -
Feb
2008
Segment Producer/Audio Engineer / Lossano/Perin Productions
-Operated control room audio board during live taping
-Set up & installed audio equipment (in-studio & on location)
-Produced man on the street segments for talent
Dec
2006 -
Feb
2007
Freelance Construction / Over & Back - Indoor Outfitters
I assisted in the design and building of a 1000sq ft trade show booth space for the Home & Housewares Show at Chicago's McCormick place.
-Assisted with construction and installation of showcase space
-Assisted in pricing and purchasing materials
-Helped design and plan for the space
2005 -
2007
Traffic Producer / Clear Channel Broadcasting
Collected traffic data and input into web-based software to be used by 6 major-market radio stations & in-car GPS units.
2005 -
2007
Producer/Board Operator / CBS Radio
On-Air Producer/Board Operator for 104.3 WJMK.
Dec
1999 -
Aug
2003
Asst. Prod Director / Livingston County Broadcasters
-Worked directly with clients & sales associates to create unique and successful ad campaigns
-Wrote, voiced and edited commercial spots
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Honors:
1st Place & Finalist award, Collegiate Broadcasters Association National Student Radio Awards, 2004-2005
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Interests:
Technology // Breaking News // Travel // Discovering New Music // Photography // Live Musical Performance // Wandering the Earth with my dog, Amos