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David Gegorek

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Dynamic and enthusiastic Producer with 20 years experience. Skilled in scheduling and production management. Possesses demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding goals. Exceptional organizational and communication skills for working with diverse teams

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer TJ Smith Show

WBAL Radio
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results.
  • Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project objectives and timelines.
  • Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication channels among team members during projects.
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
  • Led brainstorming sessions with creative teams to develop unique story concepts that resonated with target audiences.
  • Continuously improved workflow efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in production processes and implementing solutions.
  • Established collaborative environment, encouraging innovative ideas and solutions.
  • Spearheaded creative meetings, aligning team efforts with project vision.
  • Coordinated with technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues swiftly.
  • Oversaw selection of music and sound effects, enhancing emotional impact of productions.
  • Tailored content to target demographics, increasing engagement and viewership.
  • Supervised breaking news coverage and determined priority for stories within each broadcast.
  • Booked guests for on-air interviews
  • Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences.
  • Crafted plan for breaking news events and prepared entire staff on how to handle such scenarios.

Co-host and Executive Producer, "Weather Talk" podcast with Tony Pann

Hearst Broadcasting
10.2018 - 06.2024

Set up studio equipment to broadcast and record the podcast (Adobe Audition, Facebook Live)

Co-host Podcast

Producer, The C4 Show and The Yuripzy Morgan Show

WBAL Radio
06.2010 - 07.2024
  • Gather news stories and edit accompanying audio
  • Edit interviews for on-air use, and for the website and social media channels
  • Coordinate and contact on-air guests for interviews
  • Write, edit, and produce on-air promos for upcoming shows
  • On-site producer Preakness and Maryland Running Festival.

Producer Maryland News Now

WBAL Radio
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Led brainstorming sessions with news teams to develop unique story concepts that resonated with target audiences.
  • Participated in meetings with management and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Supervised breaking news coverage and determined priority for stories within each broadcast.
  • Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
  • Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences
  • Observed tight deadlines to meet broadcast times

Producer Maryland's Morning News With Bryan Nehman

WBAL Radio
06.2010 - 01.2017
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results.
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
  • Led brainstorming sessions with creative teams to develop unique story concepts that resonated with target audiences.
  • Participated in meetings with management to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
  • Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
  • Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences.

Engineer, WJZ-FM 105.7 The Fan

Entercom (formerly CBS Radio)
03.2005 - 02.2010

Set up and run broadcast equipment for live sporting events (Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens, Maryland Terrapins sports)

Producer The Mark Viviano Show, WJZ-FM 105.7

Entercom (formerly CBS Radio)
01.2005 - 02.2010
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Oversaw selection of music and sound effects, enhancing emotional impact of productions.
  • Tailored content to target demographics, increasing engagement and viewership.
  • Cultivated diverse network of sports writers to fill specialized roles as needed.
  • Participated in meetings with management to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
  • Booked guests for on-air interviews

Producer: The Kirk and Mark Show, WJZ-FM 105.7

Entercom (formerly CBS Radio)
03.2007 - 10.2009
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Booked guests for on-air interviews.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Managed Talent to ensure a solid broadcast
  • Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences.

Producer The Ed Norris Show, WJZ-FM 105.7 The Fan

Entercom
10.2009 - 02.2010
  • Led brainstorming sessions with creative teams to develop unique story concepts that resonated with target audiences.
  • Established strong relationships with newsmakers resulting in repeat appearences
  • Established collaborative environment, encouraging innovative ideas and solutions.
  • Tailored content to target demographics, increasing engagement and listernership
  • Booked guests for on-air interviews
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
  • Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences

Producer/Board Operator

Entercom (formerly CBS Radio)
08.2004 - 02.2010
  • Organized daily schedules including guests, bench marks, and topics
  • Edited audio segments for podcasts, posted on the station’s website
  • Researched and edited imaging beds, audio drops, and post game audio for the individual shows
  • Contacted, booked, and handled live guests
  • Worked with the promotions, sales, and production departments to coordinate day to day operations
  • On-air voice.

SYMcom

01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Maryland Terrapins Lacrosse, on-site producer and engineer
  • Setup and operated broadcasting equipment at Byrd Stadium on the University of Maryland
  • Coordinated live guests
  • Worked closely with play-by-play announcer to create a cohesive broadcast
  • Coordinated the operation of the broadcast with in-studio producer.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Radio And Television Broadcasting

Broadcasting Institute of Maryland (BIM)
Baltimore, MD
02.2003

High School Diploma -

Perry Hall High School
Perry Hall, MD
06.1994

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Production Scheduling
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Deadline Management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Editing
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Relationship Management
  • Creative vision
  • Broadcast media
  • Script Analysis
  • Audio Boards
  • Adobe Suite

References

  • Dan Joerres, General Manager WBAL TV, Radio & 98 Rock 410.467.3000
  • Steve Barrett, Multimedia Engineer, Sinclair Broadcast Group, 443.255.6049
  • Chris Karlheim, Asst. Program Director WBAL Radio 410.467.3000
  • TJ Smith, Talk Show Host, WBAL Radio 443.790.1108

Timeline

Producer TJ Smith Show

WBAL Radio
03.2023 - 07.2024

Co-host and Executive Producer, "Weather Talk" podcast with Tony Pann

Hearst Broadcasting
10.2018 - 06.2024

Producer Maryland News Now

WBAL Radio
01.2017 - 01.2018

Producer Maryland's Morning News With Bryan Nehman

WBAL Radio
06.2010 - 01.2017

Producer, The C4 Show and The Yuripzy Morgan Show

WBAL Radio
06.2010 - 07.2024

Producer The Ed Norris Show, WJZ-FM 105.7 The Fan

Entercom
10.2009 - 02.2010

Producer: The Kirk and Mark Show, WJZ-FM 105.7

Entercom (formerly CBS Radio)
03.2007 - 10.2009

SYMcom

01.2006 - 01.2008

Engineer, WJZ-FM 105.7 The Fan

Entercom (formerly CBS Radio)
03.2005 - 02.2010

Producer The Mark Viviano Show, WJZ-FM 105.7

Entercom (formerly CBS Radio)
01.2005 - 02.2010

Producer/Board Operator

Entercom (formerly CBS Radio)
08.2004 - 02.2010

Certificate of Completion - Radio And Television Broadcasting

Broadcasting Institute of Maryland (BIM)

High School Diploma -

Perry Hall High School
David Gegorek