Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
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Seth Hughes

Lynnwood

Summary

Innovative professional with a robust background in radio and music direction. Recognized for exceptional multitasking abilities and strategic planning, driving impactful events and audience engagement across platforms.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Radio Personality/Music Director

Hubbard Radio
Bellevue
03.2018 - 01.2026
  • Curated playlists and managed music selection for daily broadcasts.
  • Conducted live interviews with artists, community leaders, and local personalities.
  • Coordinated events with national and international music labels.
  • Prepared breaking news alerts to inform audiences of important Puget Sound events.
  • Used social media strategically as a marketing tool and to keep up to date with the ever-changing music landscape.

Radio Personality/Assistant Program Director

CBS Radio
Seattle
08.2009 - 12.2017
  • Recruited by competitor to enhance brand engagement despite three-month non-compete contract.
  • Drafted creative press releases that distinguished brand messaging.
  • Collaborated with local leaders and dignitaries for cross-promotion events.

Radio Personality/Assistant Program Director

Entercom Communications Corp.
Seattle
10.2006 - 05.2009
  • Engaged with listener feedback and responded to inquiries across multiple platforms to enhance audience satisfaction.
  • Hosted public events to strengthen station brand and foster community relationships.
  • Oversaw diverse team of 15 air staff members, ensuring smooth operations and quality programming.

Radio Personality/Production & Promotions Director

Sison Broadcasting
Burlington
07.1994 - 10.2006
  • Conducted live interviews with local celebrities, event coordinators and musical artists.
  • Conducted interviews with artists and community figures, enhancing on-air content and listener engagement.
  • Engaged listeners with entertaining discussions and interactive segments that fostered community connection.
  • Planned and executed promotional events that elevated brand awareness and strengthened community ties.
  • Developed promotional campaigns for upcoming shows and events.
  • Performed voice-over work for on-air commercials.
  • Found and researched stories and cutting news to maintain accuracy of the station.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rice Memorial High School
South Burlington, VT
06-1996

Skills

  • Audio editing
  • Voice-over work
  • Live broadcasting
  • Playlist curation
  • Event coordination
  • Social media strategy
  • Content marketing
  • Telecommunications
  • Emergency response coordination
  • Disaster communications
  • Multitasking and prioritizing
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • FCC Licensed Amateur Radio Operator

Affiliations

  • Volunteer communications specialist for various public safety agencies.

Timeline

Radio Personality/Music Director

Hubbard Radio
03.2018 - 01.2026

Radio Personality/Assistant Program Director

CBS Radio
08.2009 - 12.2017

Radio Personality/Assistant Program Director

Entercom Communications Corp.
10.2006 - 05.2009

Radio Personality/Production & Promotions Director

Sison Broadcasting
07.1994 - 10.2006

High School Diploma -

Rice Memorial High School
Seth Hughes