BEN SMITH

12052 Greywing Square, Reston · Virginia 20191 · 703-281-4321 & 703-389-0991 cell · bjs914@msn.com

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Program Director/On Air Host

Innovative, dynamic on-air host with 20+ years of multi-genre electronic media experience. Background as a radio personality, station manager and musicologist. Track record of dominating target demographics and improving station ratings through programming and promotions. Superior ability to develop personnel and build teams. Reputation for excellence as an interviewer and host.

·         Original Programming: Multi-format host for adult and teen listeners across classic rock, rock and roll, and eclectic stations including news, humor, and interviews.

·         Operational Leadership: History of growing stations from the ground up with market research, marketing and advertising, and audience-driven programming. Familiar with FCC regulations.

·         Radio Programming, Electronic Media, Editing: Proficient with Selector and Power Gold Music Software as well as Cool Edit and Dalet audio software

 

Talent Development and Sales for KGB-FM · Creative Direction · Marketing & Promotions

Operational Leadership · Budgetary Management & Strategy · Programming · Interviewing · Production

Station Branding · AM / FM & Satellite · HD Sound · News · National & International Broadcast Sales

                                                                                                          

 

Professional Experience:

XM SATELLITE RADIO, Washington, DC · 2001-2008   

Program Director and On-Air Host – As host for Fine Tuning, one of only 2 channels broadcast in HD 5.1 surround sound, I combined rock, classical, jazz, blues, and other genres seamless transitions between songs. Personally created the weekly format and hosted an air show with voice tracks 24 hours a day saving our company money and adding listeners.

·         Increased the station’s time spent listening (TSL) from 10 to 14 hours per week.

·         Launched varied new shows including Celtic, Eclectic and progressive shows in the XM live performance theatre.

·         Earned a reputation for flexibility and adaptability to multiple formats and genres.

 

MEDIABASE 24/7, Sherman Oaks, California · 1997-2001

Musicologist – Researched and analyzed airplay various classic rock channels throughout the US and Canada. Updated playlists for more than 175 radio markets nationwide.

·         Consistently identified and tagged each song within seconds. 
 

KG BROADCASTING / KGB-FM, Binghamton, New York · 1989-1997

Morning Host – Helped build the radio station from the ground up to achieve strong market share and ratings. Hosted the Ben Smith Rock and Roll Morning Show every weekday.

·         Earned ranking of 13.2% share according to Arbitron in 1992 and #1 for men ages 18-49.

·         Nominated for a Crystal Radio Award.

·         Created major promotions for sales clients including yearly sales contracts for Eyes Guys at the Optical, Coors Concerts, Limo Services, Keystone Coca Cola Bottlers, seasonal contracts for Elk Mountain

 

Early Career (full details available on request)

·         Program Director, WTLQ-FM, Scranton & Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania – Reached #1 radio station among teen listeners. Co-hosted Ben & Renee in the Morning, which included interviews and on-air “parties.” Grew audience as the station progressed from an FM construction permit to total CHR.

·         Music Director & Afternoon Host, WEZX, Scranton & Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania – Improved ratings to #1 in the afternoon drive on Rock 107. Created and implemented games and unique shows including “Dice Baseball” during the World Series and promotions such as ZZ Top with Legs.

Education

·         Bachelor of Arts, Communications & English Literature (King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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