sample resume for RADIO PROGRAM DIRECTOR

RADIO PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Rajan Sharma
956/6, Ghandi  Nagar,
Delhi – 110011
(+91-11) 456 789

OBJECTIVE

A responsible programmer’s position with an established radio station with a Soft or Mainstream Adult Contemporary format.

SUMMARY

·         Bachelor of Science Degree, Mass Communication/Psychology (May 1988): Almost 10 years of accumulated part- and full-time experience in diverse areas of AM announcing, newscasting, and audio production, as well as associated areas of writing, reporting and promotion.

·         Experience includes working regular on-air shift for well-positioned stations in a good-sized markets � Experience also includes production of commercials, promotional & public service announcements and program hosting; as well as working with/troubleshooting & problem-solving on equipment including Control Boards, Cart Machines, Reel-to-Recl Machines, Mixers & STL’s.

·         Relate well to wide range of adult audience interests. Knowledge of music from 1930’s to present. Knowledge also includes understanding of Mutual, ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, NPR, APR and a wide variety of Sports Networks. Developed excellent following or highly commended by superiors & fellow workers in every position held.

BROADCAST EXPERIENCE

WKSU AM 1320

1992-Present

Florence, SC

Radio Program Director
Background Information: WKSU is a locally programmed, 5,000 WATT station: Developed and organized own format for a variety of music programs; served as liaison between audience, sponsors, and station manager.

WGON AM 560

1989-1990

Conway, SC

Announcer
Background Information: WGON is a locally programmed, 5,000 WATT station, offering an Adult Contemporary, full-service format: WGON is the #2 station in the Conway market, and is rated as a format leader in Radio & Records Directory, successfully competing against 40 stations whose broadcasts are in the same market area.

·         Full-time announcer ? Five-hour shift ? Nostalgia format ? coordinated production of commercials, promotional and public service announcements; handled certain technical and/or administrative functions, as required.

WLMB AM 980

1988-1989

Myrtle Beach, SC

Announcer (Evenings)
Background Information: Myrtle Beach is the nation’s 100^th largest radio market � 5^th-rated (Arbitron) WLMB is a 1,000 WATT full-service, locally programmed AM station in a 10-station “medium size” market (Arbitron) ? Also one of Radio & Records format leaders � Responsibilities included;

·         Full-time announcer in the 6-11 P.M. time slot. Produced commercials, promotional and public service announcements, as well as handled certain technical and/or administrative functions when short handed, as required.