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Matthew Watson

Huron,SD

Summary

With over 20 years at Riverfront Broadcasting, I've honed skills in operations management and problem-solving, leading the operations and programming for KJRV and KIJV. Achievements include mastering three operating systems and innovating live broadcast techniques, demonstrating exceptional team leadership and technical proficiency.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager/Senior Program Director

Riverfront Broadcasting
11.2004 - Current

Operations Manager - Oversee the operations and maintenance of the broadcasting equipment, both at the studio site and at the 3 transmitter sites. Troubleshoot and fix what I can and find somebody to fix the things that I can not. Maintain weeds and upkeep on the transmitter buildings and any tower structures.


Program Director- KJRV and KIJV, choose programming and maintain computer programs. Transfer and check commercial logs. Program and perform my own morning show and mid day show on the 2 stations and program the rest of the time slots for automation. Program and execute any specialty or seasonal programming. This has required me to learn 3 different operating systems to proficiency in my 20 years on the job.


Misc- Perform live play by play broadcasts for high school football and basketball. Perform live broadcasts at a variety of functions and events. Set up and troubleshoot mobile broadcasting equipment.

Education

Certificate of Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting

Brown Institute
Mendota, MN
08-1999

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Customer service

Timeline

Operations Manager/Senior Program Director

Riverfront Broadcasting
11.2004 - Current

Certificate of Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting

Brown Institute
Matthew Watson