Hi, I’m
AVERY VIERS
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Communicative Station Manager possessing first-rate interpersonal skills and excellent time management and delegation capabilities. Expertise in program development, outreach efforts and project management. Flexible and hardworking professional accomplished in overseeing material, including syndicated programs, promotional assets, newscasts, sportscasts and on-air music library.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
KTSW 89.9
Station Manager
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated strategies with faculty advisor to align project objectives with brand goals.
- Led monthly all-staff and bimonthly executive meetings to communicate updates, reinforce expectations, and foster open communication among staff members.
- Guided, coached and led project teams throughout seven departments, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to identify and address opportunities for process optimization.
Distortion Media TX LLC
Co-Founder
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Secured lucrative partnerships by establishing strong relationships with musicians active in Central Texas music scene.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, booking performance spaces that aligned with artistic vision and budgetary constraints.
- Promoted upcoming concerts through social media campaigns, increasing audience turnout at events.
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve outstanding performances.
KTSW 89.9
Executive Music Director
05.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Curated and maintained extensive music library as well as incorporated on-air rotation into day-to-day on-air programming schedule.
- Built strong relationships with college radio promoters via weekly check-in meetings to discuss whether recent music releases align with KTSW 89.9 brand.
- Managed five assistant music directors to monitor staff of music reviewers and curation of blog articles written by music journalists.
- Scheduled and organized recording live sessions with musicians and vocalists.
- Coordinated live session production with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Produced seven short-form videos for music unboxing series with social media team as well as second and third episodes of established local music video podcast series, "Local Show."
KTSW 89.9
Local Music Director
05.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Established partnerships with local musicians, providing performance opportunities for artists and bands within community.
- Secured WAV files from musicians in community to be uploaded to on-air rotation.
- Revised weekly blog articles written by team of four music journalists.
- Produced and developed first episode of local music video podcast series, "Local Show."
KTSW 89.9
Local Music Journalist
01.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Pitched innovative story ideas in weekly editorial meetings, specializing in topics related to local music community.
- Promoted importance of diverse representation within local music industry through thoughtful coverage of emerging artists from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Supported fellow colleagues in brainstorming sessions for creative new angles on popular topics or trends.
- Produced live coverage of events such as D.I.Y. house shows, concerts, and festivals to provide engaging commentary and analysis.
- Created rapport with local music director to refine article content, ensuring accuracy and adherence to publication standards.
Education
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Bachelor of Arts from Mass Communication
08.2024
University Overview
- KTSW/KAT Radio Scholarship Recipient
- Extracurricular Activities: KTSW-FM 89.9
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams)
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Adobe Audition
- Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Policy Development
- Operations Management
- Talent Recruitment
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Station Manager
KTSW 89.9
01.2024 - Current
Executive Music Director
KTSW 89.9
05.2023 - 12.2023
Co-Founder
Distortion Media TX LLC
09.2022 - Current
Local Music Director
KTSW 89.9
05.2022 - 05.2023
Local Music Journalist
KTSW 89.9
01.2022 - 05.2022
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts from Mass Communication
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