Josh Batson
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Experience
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FamilyLife
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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200 - 300 Employee
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Audio Producer
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Aug 2021 - Present
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Audio Producer | Podcast Specialist
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Aug 2020 - Present
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Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Audio Producer
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2020
Charlotte, NC - Completed the production process for approximately 175 episodes of a weekly podcast, GPS: God. People. Stories. • Booked guests and conducted interviews in studio or via Skype, FaceTime, Zoom or phone • Wrote episode scripts with narration for two co-hosts, weaving in soundbites from guests, Christian music and Billy Graham sermons • Assembled, edited, EQ’d and mixed all audio files in ProTools • Wrote show notes and uploaded finished episodes to distribution platforms -… Show more - Completed the production process for approximately 175 episodes of a weekly podcast, GPS: God. People. Stories. • Booked guests and conducted interviews in studio or via Skype, FaceTime, Zoom or phone • Wrote episode scripts with narration for two co-hosts, weaving in soundbites from guests, Christian music and Billy Graham sermons • Assembled, edited, EQ’d and mixed all audio files in ProTools • Wrote show notes and uploaded finished episodes to distribution platforms - Assisted in the production process for approximately 25 episodes of a biweekly podcast, Fearless with Cissie Graham Lynch • Collaborated with host Cissie Graham Lynch to launch the podcast (initial brainstorming/strategy, remote recording set-up, naming/branding) and decide on topical episode ideas • Recorded voiceover sessions, offering editorial direction and feedback • Assembled, edited, EQ’d and mixed all audio files in ProTools • Uploaded finished episodes to distribution platforms - Wrote scripts, recorded voiceovers and edited/mixed/EQ’d audio content for Billy Graham Minute (a 60-second broadcast radio feature), non-commercial underwriting announcements (radio ads) and The Billy Graham Channel on SiriusXM - Wrote/scheduled/posted content for Billy Graham Radio on Facebook and wrote copy for weekly e-newsletter, Weekend Encouragement - Other experience: • Software proficiency in ProTools and Adobe Audition • Software competency in WordPress, Kaltura, Subsplash, SoundCloud and podcast directories (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher) • Additional software experience in Photoshop, Canva and Headliner • Recorded MOS interviews and reported on scene during live broadcast of Billy Graham’s funeral service in February 2018 • Recipient of quarterly Hallmark Award for excellent work performance in January 2018 Show less
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iHeartMedia
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Director / On Air Personality
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
Bismarck, North Dakota - Managed the daily completion of audio advertising production orders for 5 FM / 4 AM stations - Wrote, voiced, and produced ads in collaboration with sales staff, local clients, and voice talent - Hosted a daily four hour music show during the afternoon drive on Rock 101 (101.5 - KSSS FM) - Worked as an engineer and air talent at remote broadcasts and station-sponsored events
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WASU
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Team
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Aug 2013 - May 2015
Boone, NC - Started as production intern and was promoted to Production Director, in charge of facilitating the completion of production orders - Wrote copy, voiced and produced commercials/liners/imaging - Supervised two interns and taught volunteers the basics of voice-over and radio production
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On Air Personality
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Jan 2012 - May 2015
Boone, NC - Hosted a weekly radio show on 90.5 WASU-FM, Appalachian State's college radio station. - Operated the board for remote broadcasts, wrote and recorded news stories, and trained new personalities.
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Program Director, Traffic & Continuity Director, and Music Director
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Boone, NC - Created and programmed music and traffic logs, selected new music to add to the station’s rotation, and helped WASU move into a new studio/office space
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Total Traffic & Weather Network
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Information Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Traffic Anchor and Producer
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Nov 2014 - Jan 2015
Charlotte, NC - Reported on Morning and Afternoon Drive traffic conditions in multiple markets (NC, SC, VA) - Monitored and input traffic data into online database
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iHeartMedia
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
Charlotte, NC - Interned with the Total Traffic and Weather Network, learning how to produce traffic data and anchor on-air traffic reports - Voiced and produced commercial ads, supervised by Arroe Collins (Production Director) and Rozak (Production Assistant/On-Air for 106.5 The End) - Shadowed the Production, On-Air, and Traffic/Continuity departments
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Bruster's Real Ice Cream
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Crew Leader
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2014
Matthews, NC - Warmly greeted and served all customers - Made large batches of ice cream to meet daily requirements for inventory - Supervised other employees and assigned tasks for their completion - Facilitated the store’s opening and closing tasks, including counting money in registers and safe
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Graduate
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2013
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC - I graduated from this 10 day institute designed for broadcasting students to learn from and network with professionals in the radio industry.
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Education
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Appalachian State University
BS, Electronic Media and Broadcasting