JACQUELINE V. LONG
Seattle,WA
Summary
Radio Producer and Communications Professional with extensive on-air radio broadcasting, podcasting and concise scripting experience for various forms of recorded audio content and live radio programming. Smart appearance and confident, outgoing, coachable personality. Creative, curious, hard-working, diligent and flexible with tireless enthusiasm and the ability to thrive under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to multitask and to work collaboratively with a team. Compelling and accurate verbal, written and pronunciation abilities. Clarity in voice and presentation. Excellent communication skills in regards to co-hosting, communicating with coworkers and in conducting interviews, with insightful and intuitive abilities to make guests feel comfortable on-air to create highly-rated and intriguing audio content. Proficiency in reading, writing, grammar, Microsoft Office and a wide variety of Social Media platforms. Efficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Wide Orbit, call screening software, radio soundboards, and audio recording devices. Versatile Radio Producer, On-Air Personality and Board Operator experienced in setting up, maintaining, running and troubleshooting audio equipment. Strong familiarity with FCC laws and broadcasting requirements. Proficient in managing programming schedules, navigating audio libraries and solving technicalities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
On-Call/Fill-in Radio Producer & Board Operator
Bonneville International
06.2021 - Current
- Displayed consistent news judgment in story development practices and audio design concepts to encourage innovation in production technique.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content and quality audio recordings.
- Frequently met with on-air hosts to discuss news stories, show development and to plan and outline quality broadcast content.
- Maintained consistency in news accuracy and station branding, and displayed willingness to understand and execute format philosophy.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as breaking news and evolving story pitches.
- Handled the soundboard, opening and closing out commercial breaks, newscasts, station ID's, sweepers, traffic and weather beds.
- Found, evaluated and researched news stories and pitched ideas.
- Recognized, conceptualized and developed unique angles within daily news stories.
- Analyzed and conceptualized news, culture & entertainment trends.
- Helped frame, develop and manage host's ideas and opinions in a way that enhanced the on-air product.
- Found, recorded, edited and mixed audio on a tight deadline.
- Produced, edited, uploaded and distributed a daily show podcast and efficiently blogged podcast titles, tags and descriptions for station's official website, branded podcast archive and various connected social media platforms.
- Set up ISDN, Comrex, Skype, and Zoom and managed the technical aspects of the show.
- Conceptualized and developed production elements for features to enhance the show/station's presentation and optimize quality audio delivery.
- Gained ability to fill in for other producers as necessary.
- Provided on-air commentary when required.
- Ensured that on-air hosts received informative material for live broadcasts on time.
- Learned and effectively used Newsboss, Zetta, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Audition, WordPress and various Social Media tools.
- Maintained a positive, cooperative report and effective communication with other staff, management and clientele.
- Developed schedules for production and editing for timely delivery.
- Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected the unique sensibilities of the network brand.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Evaluated live broadcasts to assess signal strength and compliance with FCC standards.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Supervised breaking news coverage and determined priority for stories within each broadcast.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
- Directed live broadcasts, recordings and/or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment and education.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording and overall flow to consistently produce highly successful broadcasts.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Executed live, breaking and syndicated broadcasts with no errors.
Radio Producer/Board Operator
Entercom Communications Corp.
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Invited to join Entercom Communications' team to work as a Producer for 99.9 KISW's nationally syndicated talk radio show, 'The Men's Room.' Also invited on as a board operator for all five of Entercom's radio stations in Seattle.
- Managed on-site broadcasts by setting up and running audio equipment in diverse conditions, specifically understanding and simultaneously airing and producing a nationally syndicated broadcast and a local commercial FM radio broadcast together as one collaborative media production during the same time duration.
- Executed live, breaking and syndicated broadcasts with no errors.
- Kept station compliant with FCC requirements by curating content and preventing inappropriate airings.
- Maintained studio equipment in good working order.
- Managed telephone switchboard of personnel and routed internal and external calls to provide quick connection and perform screening requirements.
- Operated switchboard and routed incoming calls to appropriate departments.
- Recorded, edited and uploaded corresponding podcasts as assigned.
- Operated soundboard and recording software to produce live audio broadcasts and post-production podcasts.
- Collaborated with producers and broadcasters to determine and achieve ideal audio goals for productions.
- Created and maintained sound libraries and set up multiple microphones and favored computer resources for broadcasters in preparation for each recording session.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality on air during live recording sessions.
- Set up, maintained, and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting for live audio during mid-day broadcasts.
- Used Adobe Audition and Wide Orbit to mix and edit tracks.
- Handled emergency inserts such as alert system tests and breaking news updates.
- Protected station's license by issuing timely station ID's and censoring profanity with no issues.
- Assisted show with production duties.
Producer/Board Operator
World Viral TV
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Produced a two-hour, weekly broadcast for a talk radio show broadcasting from the studio of Herman's Hideaway Music Venue in Denver, CO.
- Performed close work with Audio Engineer to gather broadcast segment files and relative sound blips for live dual audio and video broadcasts.
- Operated soundboard and recording software to insert introductions, commercials, sweepers, advertisements and additional audio files for broadcast.
- Set up, maintained a close watch and manually operated and chose each separate camera's current broadcasting direction and optimized zoom capabilities during accurate times to produce the most engaging video production possible for multiple cameras in a very spacious set area with many people broadcasting and conversing on camera.
Assistant Music Director
Radio DePaul
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Selected from over 50 applicants for this yearly apprenticeship offered to on-air broadcasters enrolled in the University's Communications Program.
- Communicated with music venues, record labels and other radio stations for song placement and artist branding.
- Assisted in development and growth of station's first venue coordination department through boots-on-the-ground and guerrilla marketing strategies.
- Met regularly with Chicago venues' street teams to discuss and confirm details of up-and-coming events and garner other information relative to the underground Chicago music scene.
- Designed and maintained station's event and marketing materials.
- Monitored on-air ticket giveaways and accurately documented required information details for all monthly ticket wins and distributions.
- Assisted both Music Director and Program Director by listening to all new tracks that the station received by mail and selectively programming the most dynamic material into automation on radio station computers.
Host/Producer
Radio DePaul
04.2010 - 08.2014
- Initiated, produced and hosted weekly two hour broadcast featuring underground 90's rock music and interviews with musicians, authors and bands including The Melvins and Candlebox.
- Compiled weekly music playlist in correspondence with show topics.
- Produced introductions, promos, sweepers and commercials utilizing various audio recording programs.
- Autonomously edited selection of previously aired/recorded shows and transformed past radio shows into podcast format.
- Acted as show's street team liaison, created all marketing materials including intricate, self-designed poster art for various upcoming interviews and specialty radio shows.
- Met frequently with a wide variety of local music venue promoters to incorporate relevant ticket giveaways on-air.
- Created, maintained and updated show's website/podcast archive, http://www.rockethype.net. Soon to be relaunched again.
- Delivered newscasts; wrote up edits for news broadcasts.
- Monitored technical quality and accuracy of outgoing air programming.
- Created and maintained a variety of social media platforms for the broadcast, in addition to an active podcast archive and web blog.
- Provided audio mixing and recording expertise for both pre-recorded field and live studio-based productions.
- Booked a variety of well-known artists and music acts via talent management to perform both frequent live studio and phone interviews on the show. e
- Efficiently researched and planned intriguing questions, creative dialogue direction and additional audio program content in preparation for upcoming live interviews.
Producer's Assistant, WMMR
Beasley Media Group
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Maintained music and audio production libraries.
- Researched relevant stories and presented research to on-air personalities and producers.
- Prepared daily and weekly news scripts for on-air personalities.
- Answered phones, delivered song requests to hosts, organized and documented contest winners and answered listener questions.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create highly-rated and interesting program content and show segments.
- Developed schedules for production, edited audio for timely delivery.
- Organized 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia's local CD collection.
- Presented researched production ideas and determined creative scenarios for exciting programming and delivery.
Music Business Intern
Reggie's Rock Club
06.2012 - 11.2012
- Assisted street team with marketing strategies and updated marketing materials accordingly.
- Creatively worked with interns and employees to promote upcoming shows and events throughout the city.
- Worked in the venue's attached record store as a sales associate.
- Assisted in overall venue coordination for scheduled music shows.
- Monitored soundboard as a shadowing intern.
Promotions Intern
CBS Radio
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Promotions and production internship with the world's first 24-hour, all-sports radio station.
- Assisted traffic broadcasters in locating current and relevant traffic information.
- Researched and obtained sports facts for use during commentary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
08.2014
Skills
- Broadcast media
- Mixing sound input and synthesis
- Managing sound quality
- In-studio/live/field recording
- Equipment testing
- Operating recording equipment
- Voice recording
- Audio Editing/Post-Production
- Podcasting
- Troubleshooting
- Content Development
- Social media management
- Music Business/Venue Management
- Booking talent/events
- Graphic Design
Timeline
On-Call/Fill-in Radio Producer & Board Operator - Bonneville International
06.2021 - Current
Radio Producer/Board Operator - Entercom Communications Corp.
01.2019 - 03.2020
Producer/Board Operator - World Viral TV
01.2016 - 06.2016
Producer's Assistant, WMMR - Beasley Media Group
01.2013 - 12.2013
Music Business Intern - Reggie's Rock Club
06.2012 - 11.2012
Promotions Intern - CBS Radio
06.2011 - 08.2011
Assistant Music Director - Radio DePaul
01.2011 - 01.2012
Host/Producer - Radio DePaul
04.2010 - 08.2014
DePaul University - Bachelor of Arts, Digital Communications And Media
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