Aricka Truchan
Plymouth
Summary
Dynamic media professional with extensive experience. Excelling in broadcasting and traffic reporting. Recognized for impactful storytelling and successful endorsements, I bring strong public speaking and media communication skills. A proven leader, I have hosted major events and received accolades for my quick response in emergencies, showcasing my commitment to excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Voice of Midlands Favorite Hits Sunny 97.7
Black Diamond Broadcasting
Midland
11.2022 - Current
Voice of the Station, voice track daily afternoon drive show, and voice commercials.
Traffic Reporter WWJ 950 AM
Audacy
Southfield
10.2023 - 04.2025
Reported traffic for the afternoon drive, using MDOT, Google Maps, and calls from tipsters.
I broke the story on the Merriman Road bridge reopening over Hines Drive.
First, to break the story on the gas station overhang on Middlebelt being knocked down
On Air Personality 104.3 WOMC
Audacy
Southfield
07.2019 - 02.2025
Mid-days host live, and voice-tracked shows.
Successful endorsements with Sono Bello, Honey Baked Ham, and C&C Heating and Air Conditioning.
I hosted the float for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit for several years and still the voice girl for 99.5 WYCD.
Morning Show Co-Host
Krol Communications
Flint
05.2022 - 05.2023
On-air support for Flint's #1 station, Fox 103.9 FM.
Live endorsements for FanDuel.
Station appearances
HS Advisor - Radio Instructor - Production Manager
Specs Howard School of Media Arts
Southfield
09.2018 - 05.2021
Instructed and taught students about radio broadcasting.
Trusted to drive the Specs Car, going to and from high school visits.
Responsible for all outgoing and incoming radio/TV equipment.
Afternoon Drive and Mid-day Host
Federated Media
Fort Wayne
08.2014 - 02.2018
Executed guest and artist interviews, light production, and heavy phone lines.
Successful endorsements, appearances, hosting, and remote broadcasting.
Weekly cooking and beauty podcast.
Sent on station trips for artist interviews and social posting.
I was recognized by my company for helping a man during a bad accident I witnessed while coming home from work.
Received the Positive Attitude Award.
Education
Radio Broadcasting - Radio / TV
Specs Howard School of Media
04-2011
Skills
- Media communication
- Broadcasting techniques
- Traffic reporting
- Remote broadcasting
- Public speaking
- Event hosting
- Broadcast production
Timeline
Traffic Reporter WWJ 950 AM
Audacy
10.2023 - 04.2025
Voice of Midlands Favorite Hits Sunny 97.7
Black Diamond Broadcasting
11.2022 - Current
Morning Show Co-Host
Krol Communications
05.2022 - 05.2023
On Air Personality 104.3 WOMC
Audacy
07.2019 - 02.2025
HS Advisor - Radio Instructor - Production Manager
Specs Howard School of Media Arts
09.2018 - 05.2021
Afternoon Drive and Mid-day Host
Federated Media
08.2014 - 02.2018
Radio Broadcasting - Radio / TV
Specs Howard School of Media