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BRENT FLESHMAN

BRENT FLESHMAN

Cookeville,TN

Summary

Entertaining, passionate and down to earth morning show host with 20 years of experience. Skilled at engaging the community with compelling and entertaining content. Proficient in advertising, marketing, script writing, and improvisation. Successful in increasing listener numbers through unique and reliable reporting. Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor. Able to manage music, news, and remote broadcasts effectively. Well-versed in broadcast equipment and market trends. Positive and engaging radio professional with demonstrated success in station support and announcements. Efficiently coordinates events, teams, and plans to achieve challenging business targets. Market-savvy and forward-thinking with a good understanding of station operations and listener preferences.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Awards

  • 2022 Tennessee Association of Broadcasters - Winner for Small Market Personality of the Year in Tennessee
  • 2022 Tennessee Association of Broadcasters - Winner Small Market for Best Talk Show in Tennessee
  • 2016 NAB Marconi Award Winner Small Market Personality of the Year
  • 2019 NAB Marconi Award Finalist Small Market Personality of the Year
  • 2020 NAB Crystal Award for Community Service Finalist
  • 2019 NAB Crystal Award for Community Service Finalist
  • 2021-2023 Tennessee Association of Broadcasters Board Member and Regional Director for Middle Tennessee
  • 2018–2020 Vice-President Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame
  • 2017 TN Radio Hall of Fame Legendary Station of the Year Winner for WHUB Newstalk 107.7/1400 The Hub
  • 1999 Electronic Boutiques (GameStop) Manager of the Year for Midwest Region encompassing 75 locations

Work History

Program Director

COOKEVILLE COMMUNICATIONS
01.2012 - 01.2023
  • Newstalk 107.7/1400 The Hub & WPTN 106.1 The Eagle Greatest Hits

Morning Show Host and Producer

COOKEVILLE COMMUNICATIONS
  • Good Morning Cookeville WHUB Newstalk 107.7/1400 The Hub

Midday Host

COOKEVILLE COMMUNICATIONS
  • WPTN 106.1 The Eagle Greatest Hits

Assistant News and Production Director

COOKEVILLE COMMUNICATIONS

Website Director, Coordinator and WHUB/WPTN Social Media Director

COOKEVILLE COMMUNICATIONS

Freelance Journalist and Photographer

HERALD-CITIZEN
01.2023 - Current
  • Paxton Media

Marketing, Promotions and Social Media Coordinator

INTRUST BANK ARENA/SMG Entertainment
01.2010 - 01.2012

On Air Talent, Assistant Promotions/Production Director and Traffic Reporter

iHeart Media, Inc (Clear Channel)
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • KWNR 95.5 & Sunny 106.5

Morning Show Producer, Assistant Promotion and Production Director

CBS/VIACOM RADIO
01.2001 - 01.2007
  • Mix 93.3 & Star 102

Store Manager

ELECTRONIC BOUTIQUE
01.1996 - 01.2001

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Journalism/Marketing

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Some College (No Degree) - Journalism/Marketing

Johnson Community College KS
Overland Park, KS

Some College (No Degree) - Communications/Journalism

Missouri Western University
Saint Joseph, MO

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Publisher
  • Excel
  • Design
  • PowerPoint
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Premiere Pro
  • InDesign
  • Illustrator
  • Dreamweaver
  • Audition
  • All major social media sites
  • Web design
  • Analytics
  • Nexgen
  • Scott's Studio
  • Quick Thinking
  • On-Air Presence
  • Engaging personality
  • Humor and Wit
  • Post-production
  • Public Speaking
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Audience Engagement
  • Marketing knowledge
  • Script Writing
  • On-air improvisation
  • Strong Interviewing Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Ad production
  • Excellent Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Content Planning
  • Interpersonal Skills

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Freelance Journalist and Photographer

HERALD-CITIZEN
01.2023 - Current

Program Director

COOKEVILLE COMMUNICATIONS
01.2012 - 01.2023

Marketing, Promotions and Social Media Coordinator

INTRUST BANK ARENA/SMG Entertainment
01.2010 - 01.2012

On Air Talent, Assistant Promotions/Production Director and Traffic Reporter

iHeart Media, Inc (Clear Channel)
01.2007 - 01.2010

Morning Show Producer, Assistant Promotion and Production Director

CBS/VIACOM RADIO
01.2001 - 01.2007

Store Manager

ELECTRONIC BOUTIQUE
01.1996 - 01.2001

Morning Show Host and Producer

COOKEVILLE COMMUNICATIONS

Midday Host

COOKEVILLE COMMUNICATIONS

Assistant News and Production Director

COOKEVILLE COMMUNICATIONS

Website Director, Coordinator and WHUB/WPTN Social Media Director

COOKEVILLE COMMUNICATIONS

Some College (No Degree) - Journalism/Marketing

Georgetown University

Some College (No Degree) - Journalism/Marketing

Johnson Community College KS

Some College (No Degree) - Communications/Journalism

Missouri Western University
BRENT FLESHMAN