Leo J. Kirschner
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- School: Rowan University
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- Department: Communication
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201 Mullica Hill Rd
Glassboro, NJ - 08028 - Dates at Rowan University: October 2016 - December 2019
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Biography
Rowan University - Communication
Asst. Station Manager, Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM
Broadcast Media
Leo
Kirschner
Greater Philadelphia Area
High energy, creative media professional with exceptional copywriting, technical and communication skills. Offering over 25 years of broadcast and marketing experience creating award-winning content for commercial and public stations. Personable, enthusiastic contributor who is adept at analyzing and understanding marketing, advertising and budgetary needs. Fully experienced in new digital media and the tools of online, audio/video and entertainment production.
Specialties: Audio/Radio Production, Video/Television Production, Copywriting, Commercial Voiceover, Creative Services, Broadcast/Multimedia Producer, News Editor, Public Speaker, Marketing, Music Composition & Production, Internet Web Design & Maintenance
Experience
ATLANTIC BROADCASTING / LONGPORT MEDIA
Director of Creative Services
Supervised the creation of various radio commercials and imaging for a five radio station cluster in Atlantic City (WMGM/WTKU/WWAC/WOND/WGYM). Oversaw the production and implementation of successful marketing and programming strategies for a diverse group of music and talk formats in English and Spanish. Produced and implemented promotional/commercial elements for the Philadelphia Eagles Football Network and CBS Radio's WIP At The Shore. Fullfilled contractual program and local scheduling obligations for national syndication companies such as Westwood One/Dial Global, Premiere Networks, Geator Gold Radio and ABC Radio.
LEO KIRSCHNER PRODUCTION VOICEOVERS
Voiceover / Multimedia / Music Producer
Providing copywriting, audio/video, voiceover, music composition and production services for advertising and entertainment clientele. Collaborating on diverse local and national projects such as television & radio advertising (NBC Atlantic City, WSNJ & Quinn Broadcasting), film ("Echelon 8", "Speed Damon & Holly"), television programming ("Eco Files") and theatre ("O Night Divine").
ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS
Director Of Radio Creative Services
Supervised the creation of various radio commercials and imaging for a five radio station cluster in Atlantic City (WMGM/WTKU/WJSE/WOND/WBSS). Oversaw the production and implementation of successful marketing and programming strategies for a diverse group of music and talk formats in English and Spanish. Produced and implemented promotional/commercial elements for the Philadelphia Eagles Football Network. Fullfilled contractual program and local scheduling obligations for national syndication companies such as Westwood One, Premiere Networks, and ABC Radio.
ACCESS 1.COMMUNICATIONS
NBC Affiliate News Producer / Television Creative Services
Performed the duties of newsroom/line producer for Atlantic City’s regional NBC 40 television affiliate employing solid news judgment, and a fast, bold writing style. Contributed to the creation of highly energized and successful marketing campaigns for local advertisers and station positioning. Collaborated with AC Weekly publication for the weekly radio/television program segment “Entertainment Minute” to increase mutual branding opportunities. Assisted in the production of public affairs program segments such as “Health Update”, co-produced with Shore Medical Center.
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
Assistant Station Manager
Overseeing the seven-day a week operation of the nationally recognized and award-winning college radio station WGLS-FM. Assisting in the implementation of station policies. Helping monitor programming, sports, promotion and engineering departments, in addition to underwriting and student executive staff. Coordinating public affairs programming that reflects the needs of the University and surrounding communities. Ensuring compliance with FCC regulations, including EAS and the public inspection file.
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
Adjunct Professor - Radio Production, Radio News & Sound Communication
Providing undergraduate students with a fundamental understanding of radio broadcasting, journalism and production across multiple classroom curriculums. Projects include radio news, copywriting, interviewing, promos and 30 minute documentary programs. Supervising hands-on experience with digital audio editing software, professional studio equipment, national news wire services, and on-air delivery. Examining the history, physics, and function of sound recording as it relates to radio, television and film media.
Education
Rowan University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Communications (RTF)
Minor in Music CompositionRowan University
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Writing (Ongoing)
Publications
"The Aftermath of Tragedy"
Glassworks
A conversion with author Katherine Flannery-Dering.
"The Aftermath of Tragedy"
Glassworks
A conversion with author Katherine Flannery-Dering.
"Originality? There Is No Such Thing!"
Glassworks
An academic op-ed piece for the literary publication of Rowan Unversity's Master of Arts in Writing.
