J.J. McCartney

Began in radio at age 15, in 1978. Have worked in and around the industry all my adult life. I have been a morning show host, talk-show host, sportscaster, and voiced imaging for a variety of formats(AC, Country, Oldies and Classic Rock). I have written copy, hosted telethons(Children's Miracle Network) and I have had a home studio for many years for freelance voice work. I was trained via the workplace through my formative years, learning from seasoned voice over professionals in the early 80's at the legendary KFQD-AM in Anchorage, Alaska. I graduated from college(Southern Baptist College, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas) at the age of 18, and have been in the broadcasting field ever since. Along the way I have learned the business of radio from every angle. I have sold, managed, programmed, engineered(not a novice, I am a member of the SBE, and a C.B.R.E.) and there is nothing related to on-air operations that I have not done. Voice overs. Voice talent, Programming consultation Creative copywriting Anything to do with broadcasting and computers Proficient with production software programs(SAW32, Cool Edit, etc). Vastly experienced with audio systems, computer based automation,