Leon Rogers
Homewood
Summary
Dynamic On Air Personality with proven success in enhancing audience engagement and brand representation for Iheartmedia, Clear Channel. Excelled in live broadcasting and engaging storytelling, leveraging exceptional communication and quick thinking to captivate listeners. Increased listener interaction through innovative content development and interactive segments, demonstrating a unique blend of technical and interpersonal skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
On Air Personality
Iheartmedia, Clear Channel
09.2006 - Current
- Promoted station events and initiatives in the community, representing the brand professionally and positively to strengthen public relations efforts.
- Recorded and edited high-quality interviews and audio clips for broadcast.
- Attended promotional events to create station awareness and build listener reach.
- Ensured compliance with FCC regulations during all live broadcasts, maintaining ethical standards in broadcasting practices.
- Captivated listeners by incorporating trending topics and relatable content into broadcasts.
- Enhanced listener engagement by delivering articulate, informative, and entertaining presentations onair.
- Read prepared scripts for radio and television shows.
- Answered listener calls regarding song requests, giveaways and commentary.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances during live broadcasts, demonstrating professionalism and poise under pressure.
- Researched topics for comment and discussion.
- Conducted insightful interviews with guests, providing valuable information and entertainment to listeners.
On Air Personality
Crawford Broadcasting
08.2002 - 08.2006
- Promoted station events and initiatives in the community, representing the brand professionally and positively to strengthen public relations efforts.
- Recorded and edited high-quality interviews and audio clips for broadcast.
- Ensured compliance with FCC regulations during all live broadcasts, maintaining ethical standards in broadcasting practices.
- Captivated listeners by incorporating trending topics and relatable content into broadcasts.
- Enhanced listener engagement by delivering articulate, informative, and entertaining presentations onair.
- Increased audience engagement by incorporating listener feedback and interactive segments in radio shows.
- Conducted insightful interviews with guests, providing valuable information and entertainment to listeners.
Education
High School Diploma -
D.D.Eisenhower
Blue Island, IL06-1989
Skills
- Quick Thinking
- Exceptional communication
- Strong Interviewing
- Audience Engagement
- Script Writing
- Engaging Storytelling
- Brand representation
- Live broadcasting
- Engaging personality
- Excellent communication abilities
- Soundboard operation
- Performing voice overs
- Content Development
- Improvisation
- Guest interviewing
- Sports news
3 time silver dome radio award winner
The Silver Dome Awards are an annual competition by the Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) that recognize the best in commercial and student broadcasting in Illinois:
Leon has won 2 times for Best Morning Show and 1 time for Best Radio Personality!
Leon is also a winner of a Chicago Emmy for his voice over work on the "Ghost Kitchens" news viginette on Fox32 Chicago.
Timeline
On Air Personality
Iheartmedia, Clear Channel
09.2006 - Current
On Air Personality
Crawford Broadcasting
08.2002 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
D.D.Eisenhower
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