Linda Silver

RESUME

SELECTED
EMPLOYMENT

WLYT-FM (Lite 102.9), Charlotte, NC
Air Talent

Fill-in airshifts and traffic, using both Prophet and SIS.


4/01- 
 
Incanta, Atlanta, GA
Programming Consultant

Re-designed various music genres for Net-based music service.


12/00-3/01
 
WSSS-FM (Star 104.7), Charlotte, NC
Program Director

All aspects of programming for Infinity Broadcasting A/C station.


5/00-9/00
 
WorldSpace, Washington, DC
Program Director

Set up ten initial music channels for new global digital satellite broadcasting company. Formats included CHR, Alternative, A/C, Dance, Urban A/C, Jazz, Classical, Country, Oldies, and Classic Rock. Involved producing viable music lists, rotations, promos, voice-overs, and interaction with the label community. Programmed Top 40 and Alternative, using Dalet system.


10/98-4/00
 
BILLBOARD Airplay Monitor, New York City
National Chart Manager

Oversaw staff of format-specific chart managers for four radio-and-record-friendly magazines per week. Interaction with Broadcast Data Systems for chart information and accuracy. Monitored radio panel and served as liaison with record labels. Reported to the publisher.


5/98-9/98
 
Columbia Records, New York City
Contract Promotion

Independent radio promotion for Modern and Hot A/C.


2/98-5/98
 
WMXV/WDBZ/WNSR, New York City
Assistant Program Director/Music Director

Music, using Selector; evaluation of new music, programming decisions, special music and weekend programming and daily station operations (including formatics, promotion, jock scheduling, and jock screening). Compilation of weekly call-out list and tape, plus quarterly auditorium music testing. Liaison with labels, artists, and management. Produced special artist appearances at the station with live performances and listeners. Produced summer concert series at Twin Towers and South Street Seaport. 1997 Billboard "Music Director of the Year" (nominee, 1995 & 1996). Gavin Magazine "Major Market Music Director of the Year" nominee, 1995, 1996, 1997.


7/95-10/97
 
WRQX, Washington, DC
Assistant Program Director/Music Director

Daily operation of programming department. Scheduled daily music logs, and jocks. Responsible for special weekend and holiday programming. Scheduled artist visits and live broadcasts for the station. Oversaw promotion department. 1993 & 1995 Billboard Magazine "Music Director of the Year" nominee. Poe Pop Music "Major Market Music Director of the Year" nominee, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995.


9/91-7/95
 
Media Consultants, Christiansburg, VA
Advertising/Promotion/Music/Video Consultant

Handled several small-market radio stations, as well as other clients. Produced discharge videos for nursing homes, and print ads for several restaurants and contractors.


4/90-9/91
 
WXLK, Roanoke, VA
Assistant Program Director/Music Director/Air Talent

Mid-day air talent. Produced daily music logs, scheduled jocks, assisted with promotions and production, liaison with record labels.


4/84-3/90
 
WHTZ, New York City
Air Talent/Fill-in News Anchor

Overnights and mid-day air talent. Contributor to Morning Zoo show.


11/83-4/84
 
WXLK, Roanoke, VA
Air Talent/Remote Engineer

Weekend/swing disc jockey and remote engineer while in school.


12/80-11/83

EDUCATION

Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA)
Marketing, Class of 1983
 

CONTACT

lindasilvr@aol.com
 

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