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Valaya Burke

Valaya Burke

Dublin,GA

Summary

Dynamic Program Director and On-Air Personality with expertise in radio production, station management, and content creation. Proven track record of increasing audience engagement, streamlining workflows, and ensuring FCC compliance. First African-American woman, first woman, and youngest person to be Program Director at 107.9 JAMZ.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

State Broadcasting
Dublin, USA
02.2023 - Current
  • Produce 50+ commercials monthly across five stations, ensuring high-quality production and client satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with sales and creative teams to deliver targeted messaging and branding.

Program Director

107.9 FM (State Broadcasting)
Dublin, USA
12.2021 - Current
  • Direct content strategy for dual formats (URBAN AC & URBAN), increasing listener engagement.
  • Ensure FCC compliance, protecting the station license.
  • Manage music/commercial logs and oversee daily broadcast operations.
  • Create station imaging and promotional content.

On-Air Personality “V’MARIE”

107.9 JAMZ
Dublin, USA
12.2021 - Current
  • Host engaging live broadcasts, building a loyal audience base.
  • Develop original social media content to strengthen online brand presence.
  • Execute promotions, contests, and live station events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC
05-2019

Skills

  • Adobe Audition
  • Simian
  • Training coordination
  • Workflow optimization
  • Content Creation
  • Social Media Management
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • FCC Compliance
  • Team Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Commercial Production
  • Imaging
  • Audience engagement
  • Brand development
  • Creative thinking
  • Operations management
  • Strong leadership
  • Quality control
  • Production optimization
  • Time management

Accomplishments

First African-American woman, first woman, and youngest Program Director of 107.9 JAMZ in Dublin, GA.

Timeline

Production Manager

State Broadcasting
02.2023 - Current

Program Director

107.9 FM (State Broadcasting)
12.2021 - Current

On-Air Personality “V’MARIE”

107.9 JAMZ
12.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Claflin University