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Bert Williams

Broken Arrow,OK

Summary

Friendly News Anchor with over 10 years of broadcasting experience at Cox Radio Tulsa. Well-versed in radio broadcasting and writing concise, easy to understand scripts for on-air. Committed to accuracy and incorporating feedback from editors and fans to increase ratings.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

News Anchor

KRMG Radio
02.2013 - Current
  • Live anchor Saturday newscasts at top and bottom of the hour from 6am to 1pm This requires collecting and updating enough news content for the entire day.
  • Produce Cox Media's weekly Oklahoma Perspective news hour, which is produced for all four stations in Cox's Tulsa radio cluster to fulfill FCC public service requirements.
  • Fill in during the week as News Anchor for others on PTO or absent due to illness.
  • Anchor KRMG's Live Storm Center, which requires ad-lib no-script delivery of actively changing weather patterns.
  • Edit, proofread and fact-check content for accuracy.
  • Report live from field locations, primarily during election coverage as part of the on-location team of reporters.
  • Proficient with News Boss and Audition, some light training in Wide Orbit.

Radio Content Producer

Grace Church, Tulsa
08.1993 - 12.1998

Produced weekly national thirty minute radio program which aired five days a week.

Production requirements included content selection which was then edited for time and and to add appropriate intros and outros to complete the program.

Became proficient with ProTools editing program to create this content.

Radio Sales

KOOL 106/AM 1430 - Federated Media
06.1990 - 08.1993

Worked as a local radio salesperson first for All Oldies KOOL 106, then later as the primary salesperson on the sister AM 1430 Sports Talk Station.

Interacted with clients, wrote sales copy and promos, and produced radio station commercials when needed.

Radio Sales

KTFX FM
01.1989 - 08.1990

Worked as a local radio salesperson for "3 in a Row Country, KTFX FM 103.3".

Interacted with clients, wrote sales copy and promos, and produced radio station commercials when needed.

Radio Station Owner

KPSM-FM 99.3
04.1981 - 12.1988

Designed, engineered, and built radio station KPSM, Brownwood, Texas, then programmed the station for the local market.

Oversaw every aspect of radio ownership including maintenance, sales, and promotions.

It was a long time ago, and not much of what we did there is usable in today's radio market, but there were great memories and a hardcore way to start a radio career.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Bible/Philosophy

Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX
06.1976

Skills

  • Field Reporting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Producing Stories
  • Proficient in News Boss, Audition, Wide Orbit

Timeline

News Anchor

KRMG Radio
02.2013 - Current

Radio Content Producer

Grace Church, Tulsa
08.1993 - 12.1998

Radio Sales

KOOL 106/AM 1430 - Federated Media
06.1990 - 08.1993

Radio Sales

KTFX FM
01.1989 - 08.1990

Radio Station Owner

KPSM-FM 99.3
04.1981 - 12.1988

Bachelor of Arts - Bible/Philosophy

Howard Payne University
Bert Williams