Braden Bylak

Client Services Director at WZND Radio, Illinois State University
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Chicago Area

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Credentials

  • Fundamentals of digital marketing
    Google Digital Garage
    Jul, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • Google Analytics Certification
    Google
    Jul, 2023
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • WZND Radio, Illinois State University
    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Client Services Director
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      -Managing the entire sales process, from prospecting to ensuring delivery -Creating and coordinating sales packages, accounts, and promotional opportunities -Acquiring new clients and growing current accounts -Spearheading the redevelopment in the existing social media package to mirror the rising influence of social media platforms -Leading the transition to a digital based task environment-Selling social media posts, on-air spots, and remote activities to local businesses-Negotiating and closing deals with business owners-Create a marketing campaign to improve brand awareness -Lead and manage a staff of six student interns in sales-Act as the treasurer for the radio station’s operating budget Show less

    • News and Sports Reporter
      • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

      -Had a weekly newscast where I covered local news, national news, sports, and weather -Responsible for going into the community to cover stories, as a part of that responsibility I had been a reporter for the Illinois State swim & dive program.

  • Sinclair Broadcast Group
    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales And Marketing Intern
      • Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

      -Conducted market research, including surveys and competitor analysis -Assisted sales teams with leads, CRM management, and customer follow-ups -Used data analysis using Excel and Google Analytics to derive actionable insights -Collaborated in team projects, contributing ideas and working towards common goals -Conducted market research, including surveys and competitor analysis -Assisted sales teams with leads, CRM management, and customer follow-ups -Used data analysis using Excel and Google Analytics to derive actionable insights -Collaborated in team projects, contributing ideas and working towards common goals

  • IRTS Foundation
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • International Radio Television Society Fellow
      • Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

      -1 of 40 fellows chosen out of 1,500+ applicants to be a part of the IRTS Foundation Summer Fellowship, Class of 2023 -Participated in an extensive media boot camp learning from entry, mid-level, and senior executive leaders in business, media, entertainment, and advertising from companies such as NBC Universal, Google, Netflix, Spotify, Max, Paramount -1 of 40 fellows chosen out of 1,500+ applicants to be a part of the IRTS Foundation Summer Fellowship, Class of 2023 -Participated in an extensive media boot camp learning from entry, mid-level, and senior executive leaders in business, media, entertainment, and advertising from companies such as NBC Universal, Google, Netflix, Spotify, Max, Paramount

  • Kane County Cougars Baseball
    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Promotions Intern
      • May 2022 - Aug 2022

      -Responsible for recruiting contestants for in-game promotional events -Facilitated promotional games in between innings with contestants from the crowd -Kept the energy up for fans throughout the game, regardless of team's performance -Attended off campus events to promote games and increase game attendance -Participated in pregame organization of all needed equipment -Responsible for recruiting contestants for in-game promotional events -Facilitated promotional games in between innings with contestants from the crowd -Kept the energy up for fans throughout the game, regardless of team's performance -Attended off campus events to promote games and increase game attendance -Participated in pregame organization of all needed equipment

Education

  • Illinois State University
    Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
    2020 - 2024
  • Naperville Central High School
    2016 - 2020

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