Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
References
IBA Spectrum Award
Timeline
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CHRIS WOOLDRIDGE

CHRIS WOOLDRIDGE

Pittsboro,IN

Summary

Experienced Executive Producer and Broadcaster with a strong track record of overseeing high-profile productions and leading creative teams. Skilled in managing diverse projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Demonstrated proficiency in team leadership and budget management, consistently delivering successful outcomes. Adept at navigating the fast-paced and ever-evolving media industry, leveraging extensive knowledge to drive innovation and achieve exceptional results.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Events Director

Cumulus Media Indianapolis
10.2024 - Current

Membership and Events Manager

Zionsville Chamber of Commerce
02.2023 - 10.2024

Air Talent/Executive Producer

Reising Radio Partners Inc.
02.2021 - 09.2024

Air Talent/Executive Producer

Emmis Communications Corp
06.2014 - 12.2020

Program Director/Morning Show Host

Reising Radio Partners, Inc
10.2011 - 06.2014

Program Director/Morning Show Host

Seehafer Broadcasting
01.2005 - 06.2011

Education

Broadcasting School -

Trans American School of Broadcasting
Wausau, Wisconsin
01.1985

College -

UW Green Bay
Green Bay, Wisconsin
01.1984

High School -

Lakeland Union High School
Minocqua, Wisconsin
01.1983

Skills

  • Event Management
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Staff Management
  • On-Air Performance
  • Automation Systems
  • Live Remotes
  • On-Stage Introductions
  • Leadership
  • Content Curation
  • Deadline Management
  • Creative direction
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Sponsorship acquisition
  • Event design

Accomplishments

Named Executive Producer of The Mutual Fund Show in 2016. The show was featured in over 30 markets nationwide. The name of the show changed to Investing Sense, and we grew the show to over 70 markets coast to coast. Because of the show's success, it was purchased by Edelman Financial, and was taken over by Financial Engines.

Was awarded the Indiana Broadcaster Association Spectrum Award in 2021. The very first award for WYGB.

Named Visionary of the Year by the Lupus Leukemia Society.

References

  • Fritz Moser, Operations/Brand Manager, Mid-West Communications, Peoria, IL, Fritz.Moser@mwcradio.com, 317-413-0185
  • Terri Stacy, On-Air Personality, Radio-One, Terri.Stacy@radio-one.com, 317-679-4371
  • Mindy Winkler, On-Air Personality, Radio-One, Mindy.Winkler@radio-one.com, 317-402-8615

IBA Spectrum Award

The Spectrum Award was for Investigative Reporting for a feature called "The Wall That Heals."  A story about the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall which made it's one and only stop in Indiana in Franklin, Indiana.  It was the first such award for radio station WYGB in it's history.  The segment featured interviews from Vietnam Veterans from Johnson County, sharing their memories, and what the Wall means to them. 

Timeline

Events Director

Cumulus Media Indianapolis
10.2024 - Current

Membership and Events Manager

Zionsville Chamber of Commerce
02.2023 - 10.2024

Air Talent/Executive Producer

Reising Radio Partners Inc.
02.2021 - 09.2024

Air Talent/Executive Producer

Emmis Communications Corp
06.2014 - 12.2020

Program Director/Morning Show Host

Reising Radio Partners, Inc
10.2011 - 06.2014

Program Director/Morning Show Host

Seehafer Broadcasting
01.2005 - 06.2011

College -

UW Green Bay

High School -

Lakeland Union High School

Broadcasting School -

Trans American School of Broadcasting
CHRIS WOOLDRIDGE