Nicolas Stephenson
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Proven ability to generate scalable ideas and drive ambitious projects to successful completion. Strong team-oriented mindset fosters collaboration and innovation. Consistently contributes unique, outside-the-box solutions to complex challenges.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Editor
Townsquare Media (Taste of Country)
07.2011 - Current
- Authored over 14,000 published articles. Average 100M PVs yearly. No. 1 across all TSM properties.
- Executive Producer, Video. Authored over 2,000 video scripts in my voice or another host's voice. (465M YouTube views, $1.6M revenue).
- Executive Producer, RISERS. Coordinated with artists, management, record labels, and publishers to create high-performing acoustic music videos.
- Creator, host, and producer of the Dutton Rules podcast. Led coverage of Yellowstone franchise shows to unlock new audience segments and revenue.
- Mentored junior editors, fostering skill development, and teamwork.
- Coordinated with marketing teams to align editorial strategies with promotional efforts.
- Critical to building a brand that grew from less than 100K monthly page views in 2011 to over 45M monthly page views a decade later.
Music Director
Curtis Media Group
08.2006 - 07.2011
- Music Director and Radio Host at WQDR-FM.
- Ratings leader.
- ACM Awards for Large Market Station of the year, 2009 and 2011.
- Live music event planning. Coordinated multiple artist teams, production, logistics, and charities to deliver a first-class fan experience.
- Evaluated music trends to keep programming fresh and relevant for target audiences.
- Coordinated with advertising teams to integrate sponsorships into music segments.
- Oversaw live broadcasts, ensuring smooth transitions and high-quality sound production.
Music Director, Morning Show Host
Midwest Communications
Battle Creek, Michigan
03.2003 - 07.2006
- Morning Show Host, Music Director at WNWN-FM.
- Developed and hosted high-energy morning show with partner, engaging audiences daily.
- Facilitated lively discussions and interactive segments to enhance listener involvement.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create listener contests and giveaways.
- Implemented community outreach programs to strengthen local station presence.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Broadcast and Cable Productions (m. Journalism)
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI01.2001
Skills
- Mixed media storytelling
- Project management
- Scriptwriting
- Content strategy
- Effective headlines
- Video production
- Search engine optimization
- Meta tag optimization
Other Interests
Entrepreneurship, Sports officiating, Cycling. Member of TSSAA and multi-season umpire for Little League Baseball.
Books I Believe In
- Smart Brevity by Jim Vandhei
- The Data Detective by Tim Hartford
- Lynchpin, Tribes + Anything by Seth Godin
Timeline
Senior Editor
Townsquare Media (Taste of Country)
07.2011 - Current
Music Director
Curtis Media Group
08.2006 - 07.2011
Music Director, Morning Show Host
Midwest Communications
03.2003 - 07.2006
Bachelor Degree - Broadcast and Cable Productions (m. Journalism)
Western Michigan University