Matthew Young

Northeast Dialect

EDUCATION Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ Fall 2003-Spring 2004 Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Fall 2004-Spring 2007 Degree in social science with a concentration in media studies RADIO EXPERIENCE 91.9 KSDB, Kansas State, Manhattan, KS August 2004-May 2007 *****3 years as a modern rock DJ***** o Developed the understanding of modern rock format o Maintained logs o Operated Scotts Studio, Wave Cart, and a digital board o Communicate effectively in short amounts for time to the listener o Presented, news, music information, weather, community events and station promotions o Helped assist in promotional events and ran them *****2 year as a talk show host***** o Hosted and produced my own talk show o The show was broadcasted by myself or with a co-host on occasion o I took calls, entertained, informed, and interacted with the listeners about current events 88.9 WMCX, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ September 2003-May 2004 *****1 year as a rock DJ***** o Established a basic understanding of radio programming o Participated in promotional events o Operated the board for Monmouth University sporting events 95.9 WRAT, South Belmar, NJ May 2006-July 2006 *****1 summer as a intern***** o Experienced the atmosphere of a mid-market commercial radio station o Planned and executed promotional events with co-workers o Observed the importance of promotional events o Gained knowledge about the relationship between a radio station and its client o Learned the need for exposure for a station so it will always be on a listener’s mind SKILLS On Air: -Disc Jockey for 4 years -Talk show host for 2 years -Ran a digital board and live remotes Audio Editing: -Adobe Audition -Sony Sound Forge -Audicy -Apple Logic Pro Computer: -Microsoft Windows XP operating system -Mac OS X operating system -Microsoft Office