Charlie Derek
Panama City Beach,FL
Summary
I am a full blooded radio geek!! Still, after all these years, I get up every morning excited about what I get to do on the air that day. Whether I'm producing my morning show for Carolina - remotely - or prepping for the overnight show on LRN. I LOVE the process/prep/editing as much as I do the actual on air execution. But most of all, I crave being around like minded people who love doing what it takes to make our radio station great.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Overnight Host
Local Radio Network
Denver, CO
07.2018 - Current
- Just an old school overnight DJ personality on LRN's Superstar Country Format
Morning Show Host
OTS Media
Rock Hill, SC
08.2014 - Current
- Produce and Host 6-9 AM Morning Show. Manage and edit a VERY active phone bank, and "pop-in guests" all talking about topics of the day.
- Interviews with community event guests, local business owners, and other special guests.
- LOTS of voiceover work for commercials and promos.
- Off Air Community Work. Council on Aging Meals on Wheels Delivery Volunteer.
- Softball coach.
- Volunteer Announcer for Winthrop University
- All Hands On Deck Weather/News Reporter (when needed)
- Live Remote Broadcasts for clients and non profit events
Morning Show Host
ABC Radio Network/Disney
Dallas, TX
09.2000 - 08.2014
- Producing and Hosting Nationwide Morning Show with 175 Affiliates.
- Managing and Editing a Very Active phone bank with calls coming in from all over the nation.
- Interviews with Major Country Stars.
- This is where I was during 911. We dropped all music and were all talk for three weeks. Mainly taking live calls nationwide from listeners. All while making sure we kept updates fresh from ABC News.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism, Broadcast
Southeaster Louisiana University
Hammond, LASkills
- Being authentic on air I am not afraid to let listeners know who I am
- NEVER trying to be funny But ALWAYS managing to have fun There's a difference
- Interview Skills Not only on incoming phone calls, but with guests as well I'm a good listener
- On and Off Air Humility If you can laugh at yourself, you'll never cease to be amused
- Willingness to take direction I LOVE learning better ways to do great radio
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Overnight Host
Local Radio Network
07.2018 - Current
Morning Show Host
OTS Media
08.2014 - Current
Morning Show Host
ABC Radio Network/Disney
09.2000 - 08.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism, Broadcast
Southeaster Louisiana University
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