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Blake Allen Rogers
Experience / May 2006 - Sep 2009 KWMT-FM (AAA) Tucson, AZProgram Director/ Morning Show Host
§ As co-host, helped morning show achieve top 5 success in 25-54 & 18-34 demos
§ As PD, helped station achieve top 5 success in 25-54 & 18-34 demos
§ Served as Midday Host for KPTL (AAA), Des Moines (voice-tracked)
§ Nominated for R&R Triple A Radio Station of the year in 2007
§ 2010 NAB Crystal Award Finalist (for community service work done in 2009)
§ NATOA National Programming Award for Performing Arts Award Winner for Studio C in 2008
Jan 2004 - May 2006 KWMT-FM (AAA) Tucson, AZ
Assistant Program Director, Music Director, Afternoon Host
§ Helped launch KWMT, first Triple A format in Arizona
§ Served as Afternoon Drive Host for WALC (AAA), Charleston, SC (voice-tracked)
§ Served as Midday Host for WRVA (AAA), Raleigh-Durham, NC (voice-tracked)
§ Nominated for R&R Triple A Radio Station of the Year in 2006
§ Nominated for R&R Triple A Radio Station of the Year in 2005
April 1997-Dec 2003 WMAL-AM (N/T) Washington, DC
Creative Services/ Imaging Director
§ Served as on air Weekend News Anchor
§ Served as Remote Broadcast Engineer—worked on location with Dr. Laura, Sean Hannity, Sam Donaldson, James Brown (NFL), and Jack Diamond Morning Show
§ Achievement In Radio Award (AIR) for production in 2000
§ Achievement In Radio Award (AIR) for production in 1999
§ Achievement In Radio Award (AIR) for production in 1998
Oct 1996-March 1997 Metro Traffic Washington, DC
Radio Traffic Reporter/ Weather Anchor
§ WWRC AM, WTOP AM, WRCY FM, WBIG FM, WABC (Roadwatch America), and WTTG Fox 5 News (TV)
Sep 1995-Sep 1996 WEBR-FM (HAC) Washington, DC
Night Host
Dec 1995-Sep 1996 WWRC-AM (N/T) Washington, DC
Creative Services/ Imaging Director
May 1994-2003 WRQX-FM (HAC) Washington, DC
On Air Host
§ Served as weekend and fill in talent
Dec 1994-Dec 1995 WINC-FM (HAC) Winchester, VA
Nights, Production Director
Aug 1993-Sep 1994 WQPO-FM (CHR) Harrisonburg, VA
Overnight Host, Night Host
Feb 1993-Aug 1993 WSIG-FM (Country) Mount Jackson, VA
Night Host
Project/Event Highlights / § Executive Producer of successful station Holiday shows for KWMT
12/2008—Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette, and Augustana
12/2007—KT Tunstall, Indigo Girls, Brandi Carlile, and Ingrid Michaelson
§ Produced and coordinated over 200 “live” artist performances in Studio C (KWMT’s acoustic lounge)
§ Co-creator and producer of award winning television series “Studio C” for KWMT, served as host and camera operator for Studio C film crew
§ Executive Producer of annual acoustic lounge charity CD’s for KWMT, “Live” from Studio C Volume 1 (2006), Volume 2 (2007), and Volume 3 (2008). Project included licensing/clearing artist performances, art work, packaging, and distribution. Series has raised over $50k for charity to date
§ Creator and producer annual “Green October” promotion for KWMT. Featured solar powered “live” morning show broadcasts on location, a “live” national artist performance, and a Hybrid car giveaway
§ Served on a committee to gain congressional support against the Performance Tax Bill in 2009
§ Wrote copy for KWMT’s local campaign to stop graffiti which won a Gold Addy Award from the American Advertising Federation in 2010.
§ Wrote and co-produced new jingle package for WMAL, Washington in 1997
§ Reported “live” for WMAL near the Pentagon on 9/11
Charity Involvement / § Served as Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network in 2009, co-hosted a three-day radiothon that raised $265k in 2009
§ Served on auction committee and hosted Tu Nidito’s annual fundraiser for kids with illness in 2006, 2007, and 2008
§ Hosted Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson annual charity auction in 2007 and 2008
§ Served on a Local Advisory Board for Tucson to find ways to create a better community in 2009. Had most recently been working with the Tucson Police Department to find ways to curb the graffiti problem
§ Hosted CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) fundraiser for kids in 2007 and 2008
Skills / Proficient in these systems and platforms: Selector, G Selector, Adobe Audition, Cool Edit, Orban DSE 7000, Pro Tools, Nex Gen, Prophet, Scott Studios, Vox Pro, and most Mac based software. Proficient in recording and mixing music, including front of house
Professional Organizations / American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), Screen Actors Guild (SAG), National Eagle Scout Association
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