BEN SMITH

10197 Valentino Drive * Oakton, Virginia 22124 * 703-281-4321 & 703-389-0991 cel
l * bs289904@westpost.net

On Air Host
Innovative, dynamic on-air host with 20+ years of multi-genre electronic media e
xperience. Background as a radio personality, station manager and musicologist.
Track record of dominating target demographics and improving station ratings thr
ough programming and promotions. Superior ability to develop personnel and build
teams. Reputation for excellence as an interviewer and host.
* Original Programming: Multi-format host for adult and teen listeners across cl
assic rock, rock and roll, and eclectic stations including news, humor, and inte
rviews.
* Operational Leadership: History of growing stations from the ground up with ma
rket research, marketing and advertising, and audience-driven programming. Famil
iar with FCC regulations.
* Radio Programming, Electronic Media, Editing: Proficient with Selector and Pow
er Gold Music Software as well as Cool Edit and Dalet audio software
Talent Development and Sales for KGB-FM * Creative Direction * Marketing & Promo
tions
Operational Leadership * Budgetary Management & Strategy * Programming * Intervi
ewing * Production
Station Branding * AM / FM & Satellite * HD Sound * News * National & Internatio
nal Broadcast Sales

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
XM SATELLITE RADIO, Washington, DC * 2001-2008
On-Air Host - As host for Fine Tuning, one of only 2 channels broadcast in HD 5.
1 surround sound, I combined rock, classical, jazz, blues, and other genres seam
less transitions between songs. Personally created the weekly format and hosted
an air show with voice tracks 24 hours a day saving our company money and adding
listeners.
* Increased the station's time spent listening (TSL) from 10 to 14 hours per wee
k.
* Launched varied new shows including Celtic, Eclectic and progressive shows in
the XM live performance theatre.
* Earned a reputation for flexibility and adaptability to multiple formats and g
enres.
MEDIABASE 24/7, Sherman Oaks, California * 1997-2001
Musicologist - Researched and analyzed airplay various classic rock channels thr
oughout the US and Canada. Updated playlists for more than 175 radio markets nat
ionwide.
* Consistently identified and tagged each song within seconds.
KG BROADCASTING / KGB-FM, Binghamton, New York * 1989-1997
Morning Host - Helped build the radio station from the ground up to achieve stro
ng market share and ratings. Hosted the Ben Smith Rock and Roll Morning Show eve
ry weekday.
* Earned ranking of 13.2% share according to Arbitron in 1992 and #1 for men age
s 18-49.
* Nominated for a Crystal Radio Award.
* Created major promotions for sales clients including yearly sales contracts fo
r Eyes Guys at the Optical, Coors Concerts, Limo Services, Keystone Coca Cola Bo
ttlers, seasonal contracts for Elk Mountain
Early Career (full details available on request)
* Program Director, WTLQ-FM, Scranton & Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania - Reached #1
radio station among teen listeners. Co-hosted Ben & Renee in the Morning, which
included interviews and on-air "parties." Grew audience as the station progresse
d from an FM construction permit to total CHR.
* Music Director & Afternoon Host, WEZX, Scranton & Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania -
Improved ratings to #1 in the afternoon drive on Rock 107. Created and implemen
ted games and unique shows including "Dice Baseball" during the World Series and
promotions such as ZZ Top with Legs.
Education
* Bachelor of Arts, Communications & English Literature (King's College, Wilkes-
Barre, Pennsylvania)