Bart Winkler
Shorewood,WI
Summary
Radio/TV Broadcast Professional, with experience and proficient skills in broadcasting, writing, editing, promotion, social media, communication and engineering
Experienced with producing and presenting engaging radio content that resonates with listeners. Utilizes effective communication techniques to build strong connections with audience. Track record of maintaining high energy and enthusiasm on-air, ensuring lively and engaging listening experience.
Fun-loving Radio Personality with experience in public relations and digital media production. Offering superb marketing skills to drive brand awareness. Effective at promoting discussion with guests to create engaging dialogue.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Bart Winkler Media LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Produce, host, distribute "Into The Winklerverse" sports themed podcast through multiple audio and video platforms
- Acquiring and partnering with clients to deliver their message to passionate and active audience
- Developed and managed content strategies to enhance audience engagement across multiple platforms, including online and social media
- Emcee and host for various organizations including Special Olympics Wisconsin, Fond du Lack Dock Spiders Baseball, Shorewood High School
Host - “The Bart Winkler Show”
Infinity Sports Network, CBS Sports Radio, Audacy Sports
08.2014 - 12.2025
- Host and Executive Producer of Sports Talk Radio show in Milwaukee from 2014-2022 and then as syndicated national sports talk host on 150+ radio stations for Infinity Sports Network / CBS Sports Radio. Along with hosting, responsible for content development, producing segments/bits, booking and maintaining guest relationships. Reporter on scene for various Bucks, Brewers games
- Managed station website with news, blogs, articles, videos as well as managed social media platforms for the station. Assisted in planning and promoting events including annual Golf Outing and Toy Drive. Responsible for engineering solutions and set-up both in-studio and on remote location. Created production for on-air segments
- Engaged listeners through dynamic on-air personality and compelling storytelling
- Developed and executed engaging content strategies to enhance listener experience
- Winner of various Wisconsin Broadcaster Association awards, including first place honors for Best Morning Talk Show, Best Online Personality and runners-up awards in Best Use of Social Media, Best Use of Live Stream, and Best On Scene Reporting categories
Program Director and Internet Content Coordinator
Mountain Dog Media
Fond du Lac, WI
09.2008 - 08.2015
- Responsible for all content regarding then branded K107.1, K107.com, and all social media properties. Host and producer of “Mornings with Bart”, a listener driven morning radio show. Leader on promotional events and contests with K107.1. Responsible for music direction of station as well as scheduling and additional programming duties. Producer of special event programming including weekly show featuring listeners as guest DJs as well as special year end and holiday themed series. Responsible for commercial production
- Internet Content Coordinator overseeing all assets of K107.com and KFIZ.com. Responsible for creating graphic content, interactive content, and writing news stories. Produce supplemental newscasts for KFIZ-AM. Play-by-play announcer for KFIZ sports
General Assignment News Reporter
WKBT-TV (CBS Affiliate)
La Crosse, WI
08.2005 - 09.2008
- Reporter for News 8 and wkbt.com, maintained website daily by writing and editing news and sports stories for online viewing as well as editing and uploading supplemental video
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies, Broadcast and Writing Emphasis, Political Science
University of Wisconsin- La Crosse
Skills
- On-air announcing
- Engaging personality
- Creative storytelling
- Performing voice overs
- Brand building
- Building guest relationships
- Promotional event coordination
- Radio production
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Bart Winkler Media LLC
09.2022 - Current
Host - “The Bart Winkler Show”
Infinity Sports Network, CBS Sports Radio, Audacy Sports
08.2014 - 12.2025
Program Director and Internet Content Coordinator
Mountain Dog Media
09.2008 - 08.2015
General Assignment News Reporter
WKBT-TV (CBS Affiliate)
08.2005 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies, Broadcast and Writing Emphasis, Political Science
University of Wisconsin- La Crosse