Al Payne

Senior Director of Programming at WHUR 96.3 FM HD1
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, US

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Experience

    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Director of Programming
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      Washington D.C. Metro Area Restored WHUR to PPM market dominance within 10 months. Top music station in market during remarkable 2020-2022 period which included global pandemic, historic election and social injustice uprising. Highest 6+, 18-34, 25-54 and Women 25-54 share for the station since 2015.

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Program Director
      • Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

      Kansas City, Missouri Area Head of programming content for KMJK-FM (Magic 107.3)

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Program Director
      • Sep 2016 - Mar 2018

      Ferndale, Michigan Head of programming content for WMGC 105.1 The Bounce. Part of one of the most successful launch/turnarounds in Detroit radio history.

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Director of Urban Brands
      • Apr 2016 - Sep 2016

      Louisville, Kentucky B 96.5 The Hip Hop Station, Magic 101.3 and Old School Hip Hop WGHL 105.1

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Operations Manager/Program Director WERQ (92Q)/WWIN-FM (Magic 95.9)/WWIN-AM (Spirit 1400)/WOLB-AM
      • Jul 2009 - Sep 2015

      Baltimore,Maryland Head of brands and content. Responsible for maximizing ratings and listener engagement (on air and digital) for one of the company's highest revenue generating markets. Successfully navigated cluster through Nielsen Audio's diary measurement to P.P.M. methodology. Broke nationwide ratings records for both Urban (WERQ) and Urban Adult (WWIN-FM) during tenure.

    • Program Director WKYS/Operations/VP Russ Parr Morning Show
      • Apr 2008 - Jul 2009

      Washington D.C. Responsible for content of brand and VP/Operations for syndicated morning show. Successfully programmed heritage flagship brand in one of the most competitive markets in the country. Dealt with the day to day operations of serving over 22 Russ Parr affiliates nationwide as well as coordination of the multi-million dollar generating "Russ Bus" emerging artist tour and showcase.

    • Operations Manager/Program Director
      • Aug 2007 - Apr 2008

      Detroit, Mi. Head of brands and content. Part of market "turnaround" as cluster profit and ratings all increased during my tenure.

Education

  • UNC Chapel Hill
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism
    1985 - 1989

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