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Raquel 'Roxie' Wadelington

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

A highly creative and dynamic media personality with over 15 years of experience entertaining diverse audiences. A captivating storyteller with the unique ability to simultaneously inform and entertain. An articulate speaker with exceptional written and oral skills, and a solid history of ratings success. One of few women in the country to lead a radio morning show.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Morning Show Host

Audacy, Inc.
08.2014 - Current
  • Deliver exceptional programming to audiences by writing and developing original show content, conducting topic research, and presenting trendy, up to date material for live radio broadcast.
  • Primary personality responsible for on air presentation, including show schedule, direction, and tone.
  • Chiefly responsible for executing technical duties, including board, microphone, and playback system operation, as well as call screening and editing.
  • Engage with audience via telephone and social media to discuss musical selections, political happenings, breaking news, and other items of interest.
  • Conduct engaging on-air interviews and host panel discussions on various topics.
  • Appearances at public events to host station promotions and engage with supporters.
  • Voice, edit, and produce ads for national and local business partners. Innovatively incorporate advertisers and products into the show. Worked with over 75 local businesses as an endorser.

Internship Coordinator

Entercom Communications Corp.
08.2016 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for planning and managing the internship experience for student interns at 102 Jamz, including, but ot limited to
  • Established the purpose of the internship program, and created guidelines to govern interns and supervisors.
  • Coordinated with local colleges to recruit top internship candidates, track attendance, engagement, and work/assignments completed.
  • Provided mentorship, guidance, and feedback to ensure interns are gaining valuable knowledge and practical work experience in the field.

Assistant Imaging & Research Director

Entercom Communications Corp.
01.2011 - 08.2014
  • Artistically created and structured imaging and promotional pieces for hip hop and urban contemporary formatted stations under the Entercom Communications umbrella.
  • Developed appealing liners containing station news and information.
  • Led weekly production meetings to brainstorm and develop captivating imaging pieces for the station.
  • Created, produced and wrote imaging scripts and commercials.
  • Provided accurate research results concerning the listening habits of 102 Jamz' listener base.
  • Supervised team of 3 individuals.
  • Trained newly hired employees and coordinated weekly schedules.
  • Performed monthly audits to ensure validity and accuracy of research results.
  • Developed more effective method of selecting research participants and created a more efficient survey.
  • Coordinated with the Program Director to facilitate execution of staff interviews.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, North Carolina
05.2011

Skills

  • Proactive leader with exemplary people skills
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills
  • Experienced and engaging public speaker
  • Community leader
  • Excellent story teller

Timeline

Internship Coordinator

Entercom Communications Corp.
08.2016 - 03.2020

Morning Show Host

Audacy, Inc.
08.2014 - Current

Assistant Imaging & Research Director

Entercom Communications Corp.
01.2011 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Winston Salem State University

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