Chris Ryan
Roanoke
Summary
A dedicated professional with 20 years of programming and on-air experience, strong writing abilities, and proven leadership, seeking an opportunity to apply my expertise in programming and management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director/Morning Show Host
WXLK-FM K92 (CHR) Wheeler Media
10.2023 - Current
- Currently the station sits at #1 Mornings w 25-54, #2 overall w 25-54 & #2 w 18-49
- Shares in mornings and overall station have grown 20% over the past two years
- Created new events since Oct 23 (Say Yes To The Prom Dress, Paws Purses & Pours, Y2K Party, Laugh Lounge Comedy Show.)
- Excellent writing skills for station imaging
Asst PD / MD / Morning Show Host
WMC-FM FM100 (Hot AC) Audacy
02.2018 - 06.2023
- Increased morning show ratings with the highest shares in over two years with w 25-54 & w-18-49
- Responsible for writing morning show imaging, uploading daily podcasts and best-of segments for replay.
- Music scheduling, callout reports, ratings analysis
Program Director / On-Air
WSOY-FM Y103 (CHR) Neuhoff Media
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Morning Show ratings success as of (Spring 2017) #1 w 18-49, #1 w 25-54, #2 w 18-34, #1 m 25-54, #1 p18-49
- Rebranded the station with new voice talent, updated imaging and took over as new Morning Show host with 2 co-hosts.
- Responsible for coaching on-air talent, morning show prepping, social media & website posts, producing afternoon and evening shows.
- Responsible for all station imaging (writing copy & producing), scheduling music logs via Selector and assigning talent to remotes and events.
Program Director / On-Air
WRTS Star 104 (CHR) Connoisseur Media
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Ratings success as of (Spring 2016) #1 w 18-49, #1 w 18-34, #2 p 18-34, #2 p 18-49, #3 w 25-54
- Rebranded the station with new voice talent, updated imaging and hired a new, local morning show host to team with existing co-host
- Responsible for coaching on-air talent via airchecks and weekly meetings.
- Responsible for all station imaging (writing copy & producing), scheduling music logs via Selector and assigning talent to remotes and events.
Program Director / On-Air
WWHX Hits 100.7 (CHR) Connoisseur Media
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Ratings upon departure #2 w 18-34, #2 p 18-34, #3 w 18-49, #3 w 25-54
- Helped build and launch this new station in April of 2012 and the market’s 2nd CHR
- Responsible for coaching on-air talent via airchecks and weekly meetings
- Responsible for all station imaging (writing copy & producing), scheduling music logs via Selector and assigning talent to remotes and events.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Cloud High School
St. CloudSkills
- Relationship building
- Effective leader
- Program leadership
- Staff development
Timeline
Program Director/Morning Show Host
WXLK-FM K92 (CHR) Wheeler Media
10.2023 - Current
Asst PD / MD / Morning Show Host
WMC-FM FM100 (Hot AC) Audacy
02.2018 - 06.2023
Program Director / On-Air
WSOY-FM Y103 (CHR) Neuhoff Media
11.2016 - 02.2018
Program Director / On-Air
WRTS Star 104 (CHR) Connoisseur Media
04.2015 - 11.2016
Program Director / On-Air
WWHX Hits 100.7 (CHR) Connoisseur Media
04.2012 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
St. Cloud High School
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