WILLY K KIRBY
LOS ANGELES,CA
Summary
I have a passion for radio, podcasting, from production to writing, to on-air to live events. I am a problem solver and a creative thinker. I push boundaries and am not content with mediocrity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Stage Assistant
Beachbodi Studios
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Built a calendar of rehearsals, deadlines and performances
- I would create a production plan for sound, lighting, scenery
- Would give cues to performers and co-ordinate live shots
Producer
KRLA (Salem)
01.2014 - 01.2022
- I was tasked with news research and story gathering for various shows.
- I have the ability to locate the right type of story for the different hosts.
- I would choose the perfect bumpers as well (I know music)
- Tasked with editing and loading in various network shows.
- Podcasts are loaded and edited daily then posted to social platforms
Board Operator
KABC (Disney)
01.2009 - 01.2011
- I was the technical director of the John Phillips Show, chose bumpers, assisted with all show prep from research to booking relevant guests
- I was also the board op for the L.A. Dodgers baseball games and the producer of the post game talk show with Ken Levine.
Network Operator
Premiere Radio Networks
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Tasked with monitoring satellite programming for affiliates.
- Assisted in editing of various IHeart programming for streaming
- Programmed XDS boxes and provided tech support
Education
Associates - Communications Broadcasting
Los Angeles Valley College
Political Science
Los Angeles Pierce College
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
EXPERIENCE
- Running the on-air board in a radio station control room broadcasting a variety of live and pre-recorded local and syndicated radio programs
- Playing all commercials as scheduled and maintaining a commercial and transmitter log
- Selecting bumper music, when needed, and back-timing pre-recorded programs for smooth transition back to live programming
- Monitor and update weather, traffic and news reports into automation equipment
- Monitor for EAS Alerts, Ambers Alerts and breaking news
- Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room
- Assists with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards
FILM & TELEVISION WORK
https://app.staffmeup.com/profile/williamkirby
Timeline
Stage Assistant
Beachbodi Studios
01.2022 - 01.2024
Producer
KRLA (Salem)
01.2014 - 01.2022
Board Operator
KABC (Disney)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Network Operator
Premiere Radio Networks
01.2003 - 01.2009
Political Science
Los Angeles Pierce College
Associates - Communications Broadcasting
Los Angeles Valley College