Jerry Mason Jr

Work History

Owner/CEO

Mason Media Services

01.2023 - Current

Company Overview: Mason Broadcast Media Service Comp. Produces the original Soul Blues syndicated infotainment program the Southern Soul Top 20 Countdown, streamed worldwide at www.southernsoultop20countdown.info. Responsible for operation and maintenance of The Boogie Report Web Portal, an Internet social network web site geared toward the promotion and perpetuation of soul blues music. The Boogie Report Newsletter is a music industry newsletter with a circulation nearing 10,000 opt in respondents.
Responsible for the day to day operation of Mason Broadcast Media Service Comp.
Produces the original Soul Blues syndicated infotainment program the Southern Soul Top 20 Countdown.
Responsible for operation and maintenance of The Boogie Report Web Portal.
Produces The Boogie Report Newsletter.
Mason Broadcast Media Service Comp. Produces the original Soul Blues syndicated infotainment program the Southern Soul Top 20 Countdown, streamed worldwide at www.southernsoultop20countdown.info. Responsible for operation and maintenance of The Boogie Report Web Portal, an Internet social network web site geared toward the promotion and perpetuation of soul blues music. The Boogie Report Newsletter is a music industry newsletter with a circulation nearing 10,000 opt in respondents.

Station Manager

WJBE RADIO

Knoxville, Tennessee

01.2001 - Current

Planned and Directed inception of new UAC Radio Station.
Planned Move to FM Dial.
Oversaw Installation Of FM Translator.
Hired and Trained On Air Staff and Sales Staff.
Supervised radio station employees on a day-to-day basis.
Responsible for the success and profitability of the station.
Worked with accountants and bookkeepers to track purchases, cash flow and profits, prepare budgets, and maintained accountability.
Hired Trained and worked closely with sales managers and advertising sales staff.
Exercised technical knowledge to develop understanding of the operation of all station equipment.
Charged with facilities management and must make decisions regarding the purchase of new equipment.
Ensured program and technical employees comply with local, state, and federal broadcasting regulations and other laws.

Operations/Program Director

Wilson Broadcasting

Dothan, Alabama

12.1999 - 05.2000

Developed UAC Format.
Trained Staff.
Developed sales and on air promotions.
Produced and performed five-hour daily radio program.

Asst. Steward

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution

Ft Pierce, Florida

01.1999 - 12.1999

Assisted ships Steward in ordering inventory and preparation of meals aboard RV Seward Johnson during research cruise through the Caribbean, North Atlantic with port stops in Belem Brazil and Bridgetown Barbados.

Bail Bond Agent

Freedom Bonding

Dothan, Alabama

01.1998 - 12.1998

Acted on the behalf of agency as an agent securing release from incarceration clients of Agency worked Municipal and District Courts.
Experienced in fugitive recoveries as well as skip tracing.

Owner/Operator

Abbeville Natural Foods

Abbeville, Alabama

01.1997 - 12.1997

Responsible day to day operation including; management, marketing, sales and purchasing for home based mail order dietary supplement business.

Staff Announcer

Woods Communications

Dothan, Alabama

01.1995 - 01.1997

Hired as fill in announcer after 8 Months promoted to full time assigned the overnight shift.
With the purchase of WQLS FM assigned the 7 to midnight shift on WQLS FM air shift rated #1 in all demos fall 1996 Arbitron.

Lead Cook

Hendry Corporation

Tampa, Florida

01.1990 - 01.1995

Prepares meal for maritime construction crew on Dredge Barges and Tow Boats on inland waterways and the Gulf of Mexico.

Account Executive

KIPR FM

Little Rock, Arkansas

01.1989 - 01.1990

Developed and serviced account list consisting of local retail accounts as well as some agency accounts.

Account Executive

KZOU/KOKY

Little Rock, Arkansas

01.1986 - 01.1989

Developed and serviced account list consisting of local retail accounts.

Sales Manager

Dunn Broadcasting

Little Rock, Arkansas

01.1985 - 01.1986

Hired, Trained Directed and Motivated Sales Team.
Aggressively led team through numerous lucrative campaigns.

Program Director

D. Rivers Broadcasting

Memphis, Tennessee

01.1983 - 01.1986

Planned and oversaw all on-air programming and production.
Met with programming and sales staff to brainstorm, planned and executed marketing, promotions and image campaigns.
Evaluated programming available from distributors, syndicates, and independent producers to recommend acquisitions for broadcast.
Prepared and performed four-hour on-air shift 'mornings', remotes and appearances as required.
Developed and coached on-air staff by performing air checks.
Auditioned and hired talent.
Monitored and evaluated music selected on the station.
Scheduled staff for on-air shifts, remotes, and appearances.
Prepared budget for programming department.
Revitalized station formatics, developed and instituted quality control systems led team effort to bring station from #12 overall to #4.

Sales/Management Consultant

KYDE AM

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

01.1981 - 12.1981

Planned and oversaw all on-air programming and production.
Met with programming and sales staff to brainstorm, plan, and execute marketing, promotions, and image campaigns.
Evaluated programming available from distributors, syndicates, and independent producers to recommend acquisitions for broadcast.
Prepared and performed a four-hour on-air morning shift, including remotes and appearances as required.
Developed and coached on-air staff by performing air checks.
Auditioned and hired talent.
Monitored and evaluated music selected on the station.
Scheduled staff for on-air shifts, remotes, and appearances.
Prepared a budget for the programming department.

Sales/Management Consultant

WXLE FM

Abbeville, Alabama

01.1981 - 12.1981

Oversaw all on-air programming and production to ensure quality and engagement.
Collaborated with programming and sales teams to design and implement marketing campaigns.
Evaluated distributor and producer programming to recommend acquisitions for broadcast.
Conducted a four-hour morning shift, including remote broadcasts and public appearances.
Coached on-air talent through detailed air checks for performance improvement.
Auditioned and hired new talent to enhance station voice.
Monitored music selection to align with audience preferences and brand identity.
Scheduled staff for on-air shifts, remotes, and promotional events.

Sales/Management Consultant

KEZM AM

Sulphur, Louisiana

01.1981 - 12.1981

Oversaw all on-air programming and production to ensure quality and engagement.
Collaborated with programming and sales teams to design and implement marketing campaigns.
Evaluated distributor and producer programming to recommend acquisitions for broadcast.
Conducted a four-hour morning shift, including remote broadcasts and public appearances.
Coached on-air talent through detailed air checks for performance improvement.
Auditioned and hired new talent to enhance station voice.
Monitored music selection to align with audience preferences and brand identity.
Scheduled staff for on-air shifts, remotes, and promotional events.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Owner/CEO

Station Manager

Operations/Program Director

Asst. Steward

Bail Bond Agent

Owner/Operator

Staff Announcer

Lead Cook

Account Executive

Account Executive

Sales Manager

Program Director

Sales/Management Consultant

Sales/Management Consultant

Sales/Management Consultant

Education

Continuing Education Certificate - Bail Bond Practices

Culinary Arts -

Radio-Television Broadcasting -

Two years study - Journalism

Skills

Consultancies

My Network

Companies

Timeline

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