Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Sites
Websites
Shows and Freelance Work
References
Timeline
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William Hatczel

Schererville,Indiana

Summary

Dynamic and versatile media professional passionate about storytelling and sound. Equipped with hands-on experience across radio, television, and digital content production, brings a creative edge to traditional media formats. Thrives in fast-paced environments where detail, timing, and voice matter, producing captivating radio shows and station imaging while reporting real-time traffic for major markets.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Director/Production

WIMS AM 1420/WHFB AM 1060
05.2024 - Current
  • Oversee the daily programming for both stations which includes content planning and scheduling.
  • Voice and produce spots and station imaging content for both stations.

Traffic Reporter/Producer

Total Traffic and Weather Network
01.2020 - Current
  • Delivered live traffic reports for major Midwest markets serving multiple radio affiliates.
  • Compiled and analyzed real-time updates, ensuring clarity and urgency in communication.

Intern

WCPT 820 AM
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Edited segments and produced captivating show content for afternoon programming.
  • Booked guests, ensuring diverse perspectives and lively discussions.

Education

ILLINOIS MEDIA SCHOOL - Radio and Television Broadcasting

ILLINOIS MEDIA SCHOOL
Lombard, IL
01.2020

BACHELOR OF ARTS - Telecommunications – Digital Audio Production, Sports Studies

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Muncie, IN
05.2019

Skills

  • Broadcast hosting skills
  • Production expertise
  • Audio and video editing
  • Guest engagement
  • Technical directing
  • Camera and teleprompter operation
  • Strategic programming

Personal Sites

  • Https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-hatczel-054350143/
  • Https://whatczel.wixsite.com/williamhatczel

Shows and Freelance Work

The Sunday Blitz - https://tinyurl.com/26hcxswa

Windy City Sports Talk - https://tinyurl.com/ytzyj348

The Minerals Manhattan Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/32nkvu26

Tell Me a Story I Don't Know by George Ofman - https://tinyurl.com/4w852ztm

References

  • Dan Ginsburg - Director of Operations – Chicago Hub, 312-977-1675, danginsburg@ttwnetwork.com, Boss at Total Traffic and Weather Network
  • Ric Federighi - Owner/General Manager of Gerard Media LLC - WIMS AM 1420, 95.1, 106.7FM and WHFB AM 1060 and 102.5 FM., 630-975-0970, ric@wimsradio.com, Boss at WIMS and WHFB
  • Dan Levy - Former Instructor and current co-worker. Traffic Reporter and Radio Imaging, 312-203-2647, danlevyonair@gmail.com, Illinois Media School Instructor
  • Matt Comings - Operations Manager at WCPT 820 AM, 773-467-8242, mattc@newswebradio.net, Internship supervisor
  • George Ofman - Host of “Tell Me A Story I Don’t Know”, Former Chicago Sports Broadcaster, 312-636-9054, georgeofman@ameritech.net, Freelance Podcast Client

Timeline

Program Director/Production

WIMS AM 1420/WHFB AM 1060
05.2024 - Current

Traffic Reporter/Producer

Total Traffic and Weather Network
01.2020 - Current

Intern

WCPT 820 AM
10.2019 - 01.2020

ILLINOIS MEDIA SCHOOL - Radio and Television Broadcasting

ILLINOIS MEDIA SCHOOL

BACHELOR OF ARTS - Telecommunications – Digital Audio Production, Sports Studies

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

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