Paul Leary

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Social Media Broadcaster, Ops Director, Audio/Video/Live Stream Producer As a creative director, Paul provides social media promotional services to a variety of local arts organizations, pianists, and artists including Magnum Lounge which was Miami's only New York-style piano bar/restaurant; formerly for Schnitzel Haus Miami, best in fine German cuisine; among other confidential clients. Currently accepting additional clients and non-profit organizations who are looking for LIVE social media broadcasting services. Executive Producer/Ops at Dark Horse Broadcasting LLC Jun 2016 – May 2017 West Palm Beach, Florida Area The company producing The Randi Rhodes Show Radio/TV program. As Operations Manager/Executive Producer had an excellent understanding of studio operations and a collaborative mindset to meet the needs of a dynamic program supporting a broad range of channels. WLRN Public Radio and Television On Air Host/Producer/Operations 2006-2016 • On-air Host Saturdays 12-6p and for all day parts/station talent. • Producer during local broadcast of Morning Edition. • Maintained smooth air sound with NPR style content; compiled audio for broadcast. • Station Operations Assistant; well versed with Content Depot. • Voice talent for underwriting announcements; traffic, weather during local breaks. • Substitute for Program and Operations Manager. Friends of WLRN Inc., Miami, FL -- Pledge Producer/Host/Special Events -- 2006 – 2007 • Radio and TV Pledge Producer for Miami’s public broadcasting station WLRN. Successfully raised $800K in the shortest time in WLRN history – 5 months later raised more than $700K for the ambitious and dramatically shortened radio campaign 5 Days and 5 Hours. • Record breaking number of new members - totaling more than $2 million in membership revenue. On-air talent for TV and radio. • WLRN-TV live pledge broadcasts return after several years of absence. • Numerous deals with arts organization for TV Pledge including special broadcast American Ballet Theatre ‘The Dream’ from WNET. • Coordinating 3 major organizations during the first year of Ft. Lauderdale-based events. • Planned break content, coaching on-air staff, listening and providing feedback. Writing scripts and assisting with developing strategic messaging for fund drives. Developing pitch materials for special premiums, sweepstakes, and other drive incentives. • Articles for monthly members magazine – Designed/Edit E-Magazine. • Coordinate special events with NPR, PBS, and other national public broadcasting firms. NAVTEQ Traffic 2008 – 2011 On Air Traffic Reporter Substitute traffic reporter for Miami’s (WFLC) 97.3 The Coast, (WHDR) 93 Rock and the Treasure Coast stations: News Radio 1490 WTTB, 93.7 The Breeze (WGYL). ZG PUBLIC MEDIA, LLC 2008-2010 Producer/Audio Artist/Editor Independent contractor provided broadcast services. Audio editing, engineering, voice tracking and reporting and produced completed radio packages. WXEL, W. Palm Beach, FL -- Pledge Producer/Host/Producer -- 2002 – 2006 • On-air talent for all day parts/station talent with a daily on-air shift. • WXEL/Sun-Sentinel News Anchor/Hurricane Coverage Anchor. • Fill in host for classical music programs. • Pledge producer during on-air fund drives, planning break content, coaching on-air staff, listening and providing feedback. When on-air talent, particular exuberance for job and public broadcasting shows through on TV and radio. • Writing scripts and assisting with developing strategic messaging for fund drives. Developing pitch materials for special premiums, sweepstakes, and other drive incentives. • This position is an integral part of a dedicated fundraising team. Coordinates and assists with various membership activities, including on-air pledge drives and more. Worked closely with Development Director, along with members, listeners, and volunteers. • Interviewed national and local celebrities for various programs. • Host and creator of weekly radio program Saturday Nite with All That's Jazz. Outreach in the community with appearances at jazz performances/organizations. • Producer/editor weekly talk show Florida Forum: fill-in host, creative editor, development of entire production from its inception in 2004. • Producer/sound artist: On The Money! WXEL‘s weekly financial talk show. • On air sidekick/Producer for Chuck Zink’s various radio programs. • Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Palm Beach Gardens, FL An intensive study for on-air hosting and in the operation of broadcast equipment: compact disc players, broadcast consoles, turntables, cassette, camera operation, teleprompters, video editing and digital workstations. • Microsoft, Baltimore, MD, 2001: Windows XP training. • Emerson College, Boston, MA, 1997: Acting Courses; Audition Workshop Courses. • Actor's Workshop Training Institute, Boston, MA, 1995 - 1996: Voice/Articulation, and Commercial Acting. • Boston Neighborhood Network Television, Boston, MA, 1989: Trained for all aspects of video production: camera, lighting, editing, sound, etc. • Suffolk University, Boston, MA, 1986: Acting Seminar, Training and performance. Worked A two manned mobile event, for over nine months, visiting more than 30 states; Worked at Boston Children's Museum in PR; Entertained at Nursing homes.