With over 26 years of experience in the Radio, TV, and Streaming/DSP industries, specializing in content programming, I consistently excel in competitive environments. My strengths lie in team-building, audio production, and attention to strategic details that differentiate your brand. Recognized for exceptional leadership, unwavering loyalty, and a unique ability to empathize, I am a formidable presence. Additionally, I bring versatile skills as a support specialist, proficient in handling data, technical issues, and providing personnel support in distributed settings. With a self-motivated and attentive nature, coupled with strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, I offer extensive experience in both broadcast media and support roles.
Hi, I’m
Ryan Wild
Westfield,IN
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Mediabase 24/7Los Angeles, CA
Support Lead
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Lead Support for radio stations, and labels for Mediabase Music accounts and interaction.
WatchMojoMontreal, Canada
Voice Over/Narrator
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Reading and editing creative voice-over scripts for various content channels at WatchMojo.
Emmis IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Program/Content Director
01.2018 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Built and strengthened the station's brand through talent coaching, streaming curation, copywriting, digital branding, podcasting promotions, social media management, remotes coordination,
and production oversight. - ACM and CMA Nominated for Large Market Station of the Year.
Scripps MediaMilwaukee, WI
Program/Content Director
01.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Managed programming and on-air responsibilities for Country WKTI-FM including record label relations, concert booking, and marketing. Also responsible for talent coaching, station strategy, copy-writing, and digital branding.
- Marconi Nominated.
LooperIndianapolis, IN
Voice Over/Narrator
01.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Reading/Editing creative voice-over script for Looper’s many different content channels.
NRG MediaOmaha, NE
Operations/Program/Content Director
01.2015 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Crafted station strategy by implementing digital branding, streaming-curation and copy-writing. Coordinated promotions through social media platforms, remotes coupled with production and imaging which included music scheduling.
AOL/Slacker Radio
Streaming Content Director
01.2009 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Handled programming tasks for a range of musical genres including Alt/Indie, Country, Christian, Pop and Rock.
- Utilized data analysis skills to optimize streaming statistics, reports, and artist/label relations for improved performance metrics and engagement.
Matrix Broadcasting Chicago
Operations/Program/Content Director
01.2009 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Managed programming and on-air duties for Hot AC WZSR-FM and Classic Rock WFXF-FM, including music scheduling, database maintenance, talent coaching, record label relations, and streaming curation.
CC - Des Moines/Ames
Operations/Program/Content Director
01.2007 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Boosted station strategy and label relations at Alt KCCQ-FM, and NewsTalk KASI-AM.
Cumulus Quad Cities
Program Content Director
01.2004 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Responsible for the PD/On-Air position at Classic Rock WXLP-FM, Country River 104.9, KBEA, KQCS, and WPSK-FM. Duties encompassed a range of responsibilities including music scheduling and database maintenance, record label relations, marketing and brand-building initiatives as well as talent coaching.
WLLR/KMXG/WHTS-FM/KALA-FMDavenport, IA
Content Producer/On-Air
01.2001 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Managed regular weekend and swing shifts for a diverse range of stations, including Country, Hot AC, AAA/Alternative, and CHR.
Fox News - EBNDavenport, IA
Photojournalist
01.2000 - 11.2000
Job overview
- Conducted research to develop story ideas and locate subjects.
- Developed contacts within the industry to secure assignments.
- Traveled to different locations to capture newsworthy events on film or digitally.
- Assisted in the development of multimedia projects incorporating text, audio, video, graphics, and photography.
- Utilized a variety of cameras including digital SLRs and medium format film cameras.
- Attended press conferences or other events related to assigned stories.
- Covered breaking stories, including crime scenes, riots, and weather emergencies.
CBSRock Island, IL
Photojournalist
09.1998 - 12.1999
Job overview
- Conducted research to develop story ideas and locate subjects.
- Developed contacts within the industry to secure assignments.
- Assisted in the development of multimedia projects incorporating text, audio, video, graphics, and photography.
- Utilized a variety of cameras including digital SLRs and medium format film cameras.
- Attended press conferences or other events related to assigned stories.
- Covered breaking stories, including crime scenes, riots, and weather emergencies.
Education
St. Ambrose University
B.A. in Radio/Television
01.2003
University Overview
St. Ambrose University
B.A. in Journalism
01.2003
University Overview
Skills
- Team Management/Leadership
- Brand management/Strategy
- On-Air Hosting/Content Curation
- Audio/Video Production
- Marketing/Promotions/Social Media
- Streaming Programming/Curation
- Copywriting
- Podcasting/Podcast Producer
- Helpdesk operations
- Technical assistance
- Website maintenance
- Training and coaching
- Software troubleshooting
- Remote Support
Personal Information
Personal Information
Title: Brand Manager / Content Curator / Audio Producer / On-Air Host / Marketer / Brand-Builder / InnovatorReferences
References
- Bob Richards, Former General Manager, WLHK-FM Emmis Indianapolis, (317) 523-5450
- Jack Taddeo, General Manager, Cumulus Media Des Moines, (847) 867-0572
- Mike O’Malley, Albright & O’Malley & Brenner, (732) 937-5757
- David Wood, VP Emmis Corporate Programming, (317) 698-3461
- Steve Hunter, General Manager, Griffin Communications Tulsa, (918) 894-8519
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Secured and Narrated over 2100 Online Videos for companies like WatchMojo, Looper, and Grunge that have been watched/heard by billions.
- Voiced Hundreds of Commercials for clients all over the world.
- ACM and CMA Nominated
- Marconi Award Nominated
Timeline
Support Lead
Mediabase 24/7
01.2022 - Current
Voice Over/Narrator
WatchMojo
01.2018 - Current
Program/Content Director
Emmis Indianapolis
01.2018 - 01.2021
Program/Content Director
Scripps Media
01.2017 - 01.2018
Voice Over/Narrator
Looper
01.2017 - 01.2018
Operations/Program/Content Director
NRG Media
01.2015 - 01.2017
Streaming Content Director
AOL/Slacker Radio
01.2009 - 01.2015
Operations/Program/Content Director
Matrix Broadcasting Chicago
01.2009 - 01.2015
Operations/Program/Content Director
CC - Des Moines/Ames
01.2007 - 01.2009
Program Content Director
Cumulus Quad Cities
01.2004 - 01.2007
Content Producer/On-Air
WLLR/KMXG/WHTS-FM/KALA-FM
01.2001 - 01.2004
Photojournalist
Fox News - EBN
01.2000 - 11.2000
Photojournalist
CBS
09.1998 - 12.1999
St. Ambrose University
B.A. in Radio/Television
St. Ambrose University
B.A. in Journalism
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