Joe Muench
Alamogordo,NM
Summary
Engaging Host / Co-Host with a proven track record in live broadcasting and programming. Exceptional communication skills, adept at creating captivating content that resonates with diverse audiences. Expertise in facilitating dynamic discussions with listeners (on-air and online), building rapport with guests, and sustaining high energy levels throughout lengthy broadcasts. Recognized for driving positive listener experiences and boosting show and station ratings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director/Music Director/Morning Drive Co-Host
Burt Broadcasting, Inc. / KQEL-FM, KZZX-FM
Alamogordo, NM
09.2014 - Current
- Determines overall format direction, including promotions and music adds/rotation maintenance, formerly on Country KZZX-FM, and currently on Classic Hits 107-9 Cool FM
- Directs station website, social media, and other audience-interaction web-based technologies
- Morning Drive Co-Host on Classic Hits 107-9 Cool FM, partnered with wife, Julianne
Full-Time On-Air Personality
Neuhoff Communications / WFMB-FM
Springfield, IL
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Full-Time On-Air Personality on heritage Country station, overall number one rated station in market
- Involved in station-related, audience-interactive, web-based technologies
- Spot and promo voice talent for all Neuhoff Media Stations (12 radio and 3 TV properties)
- Input network spots and long-form programming elements for the station
Production Director/Afternoon Drive Co-host
New Life Media Network / WIBI-FM
Carlinville, IL
03.2010 - 02.2011
- Wrote, produced, and coordinated talent for all station imaging, promos, and underwriting spots
- Assisted and contributed to network production projects (3 stations statewide in IL)
- Afternoon Drive Co-Host on Contemporary Christian WIBI-FM, partnered with wife, Julianne
- Heavily involved in station-related audience interaction, such as social networking and website content
Afternoon Drive Personality/Station Group Assistant Production Director
Duhamel Broadcasting Enterprises / KZLK-FM
Rapid City, SD
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Afternoon personality on Adult Contemporary '106.3 Max-FM'
- Spot and promo voice talent for all Duhamel Broadcasting Stations (5 radio and 4 TV properties)
- Input to database and scheduled music for the station
- Coordinated production assignments, wrote and produced spots, loaded and transferred audio, and input data into the Visual Traffic system for a five-station radio group
Program Director/Music Director/Morning Drive
Bethesda Christian Broadcasting / KLMP-FM
Rapid City, SD
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Determined overall format direction, including promotions and music adds/rotation maintenance
- Attained Inspo reporter status for Christian Radio Weekly, PDAdvisor, Christian Music Weekly, and ChristianBeats Magazine
- Morning personality on Contemporary Inspirational KLMP-FM, partnered with wife Julianne and a third additional 'sidekick'
- Part of Management Team that coordinated the 'Hills Alive' Music festival, attracting 25,000–40,000 concertgoers
Network Music Director / Afternoon Personality
Family Life Radio Network
Tucson, AZ
06.1997 - 06.2002
- National Music Director for Family Life Radio Network, 18 owned and operated stations nationwide
- Live Afternoon Drive Personality on all O & O stations, plus 7 independent affiliate stations nationwide, via satellite
Skills
- Engaging personality
- Content Development
- Effective Audience Engagement
- In-Depth Technical Expertise
- Promotional skills
- Self Motivation
- Engaged Listening Skills
- Audio production
- Understanding FCC Compliance
- Program Scheduling
Accomplishments
- 2018 and 2020 NMBA Medium Market Radio Best Morning Show; "Your Morning With Joe & Julianne"
- 2017 NMBA Medium Market Radio Best Continuing News Coverage; "KINN Election Night 2016"
- Seven NMBA Production Awards (2014-2024)
- 1988 NM Associated Press Best Spot News Award
Non - Radio Experience
- Owner, then Co-Owner, 1980-Current, of "Classics + with Joe & Julianne" Mobile DJ Services. Provides recorded music entertainment and emcee/hosting for special events. Exclusive entertainment provider for Kirtland Air Force Base (NM) Officers Clubs, United States Air Force Academy (CO) Non-Commissioned Officers Club, Angel Fire (NM) Ski Resort, Holiday Inn Carlsbad (NM) Resort Hotel, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (Taos, NM) & Acoma Pueblo (NM) Community Services, and the South Dakota Christian Motorcyclists Association. Over two thousand successful corporate and private-party performances.
Technical Qualifications
- BSI Simian, NexGen, Smartcaster Skylla, and ENCO DAD On-Air Automation, Voice-Tracking and Production Systems
- BSI Natural Music, Selector, MusicMaster, and Music1 Music Scheduling Systems
- Adobe Audition (CoolEdit) and Audacity Digital Editing Systems
- Visual Traffic system
- Digicart, minidisc and multitrack analog production techniques
Timeline
Program Director/Music Director/Morning Drive Co-Host
Burt Broadcasting, Inc. / KQEL-FM, KZZX-FM
09.2014 - Current
Full-Time On-Air Personality
Neuhoff Communications / WFMB-FM
09.2012 - 09.2014
Production Director/Afternoon Drive Co-host
New Life Media Network / WIBI-FM
03.2010 - 02.2011
Afternoon Drive Personality/Station Group Assistant Production Director
Duhamel Broadcasting Enterprises / KZLK-FM
06.2008 - 01.2010
Program Director/Music Director/Morning Drive
Bethesda Christian Broadcasting / KLMP-FM
09.2002 - 06.2004
Network Music Director / Afternoon Personality
Family Life Radio Network
06.1997 - 06.2002
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