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Nikki Marra

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Contact:
973-557-0079 (US)

Email: Nikki@NikkiMarra.com

Technical Qualifications

  • Can record, edit and produce audio/radio content in different recording environments: Using Cool Edit Pro, Pro Tools,VoxPro, Adobe Audition, Reason Burli, Cubase, Wavelab, Digital Sound Recorders, DAT Recorders, Mackie and Radio Systems products


  • Ability to deliver multi-media projects from initial idea to finished product:
    Using HTML, Wordpress, Windows Movie Maker, Windows Office, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Publisher, PowerPoint and other programs


  • Trained on Radio programming and promotions management software: AudioVault, Myriad, Scott Studios, Promosuite and radio news programming management software ENPS


  • Ablility to handle all aspects of on-air radio broadcasting including board operation, ISDN lines and strong production skills

Professional Experience

BEASLEY BROADCASTING

WJBR 99.5-FM Wilmington, DE

Production Assistant January 2011-Present

CBS RADIO

WPHT AM1210 Philadelphia, PA

Producer November 2010 – Present

WYSP 94.1 FM Philadelphia, PA

Producer for CBS HD-4 Phillies 24/7 April 2011-Present

Board Operator November 2010 – Present

WYSP 94.1 FM Philadelphia, PA

Promotions Intern September 2010 – December 2010

  • Utilize Promosuite to update Prize inventory and input contest winner information
  • Preparation for departmental audit including Promosuite reconciliation and prize inventory
  • Troubleshot any and all issues with contest winners
  • Responsible for keeping inventory of Prize Closet
  • Sit in on weekly jock meetings and contribute marketing and broadcast ideas
  • Update 94WYSP.com website photo galleries and upcoming events

WYSP 94.1 FM Philadelphia, PA

Eagles Broadcast Studio Assistant September 2010 – January 2011

  • Board Operator using Audiovault to run commercials and ISDN to run live remote broadcasts
  • Keep accurate statistics of the football game as preparation for live post game shows
  • Main contact with on-site producer
  • Utilize Wordpress to update the WYSP website with Eagles football material
  • Update station’s Twitter account during the Eagles games

MARCONI BROADCASTING

WHAT AM1340 Philadelphia, PA

Production Director/Board Operator September 2010 – Present

• Organizing all syndicated broadcasts, producing live broadcasts, commercial

production and copywriting and entering into Scott Studios and Trim, Lable & Cut.

• Producer for Temple and LaSalle University sports broadcasts

• Voice tracking and live traffic and weather reports

TalkSport Radio London, UK

Production Assistant/Researcher/Phone Operator May 2010-June 2010

  • Production assistant for The Late Show with Ian Collins
  • Record and produce professional quality trails for upcoming shows
  • Utilized Myriad to input audio content for broadcasts
  • Organising pre records and researching for discussion topics
  • Network and research to book topic-appropriate guests
  • Part of production crew for TalkSport Election Special for coverage of the UK General Election
  • Phone operation for live show, filtering callers, relaying text messages and emails
East London Lines.co.uk London, UK

Radio & Online Journalist/Business Team Jan.2010-May 2010

  • Reported on a variety of stories citywide providing text, pictures, video and audio packages as content.
  • Served as an online marketing liason for the business team, providing effective strategies to boost overall traffic.
  • Covered local political debate and local mayoral and council election results.
  • Served as Content Editor leading up to the launch of East London Line Rail Service.

*View links to my published stories here
Wired Radio London, UK

Radio Producer /Live Presenter Sept. 2009-May 2010

  • Producer and self-drive presenter for award winning Indie Rock music program, The Illumination Station.
  • Producer and self-drive co-presenter for weekly news and chat program, Live Wired.
  • Made appearances on magazine chat program, Crossing The Wire.
WPSC 88.7FM Brave New Radio New York City Radio Market

    Radio Producer, Presenter, Music & Production Director Sept. 2004-Sept. 2009
  • Producer for morning drive show The Morning Blend with duties including booking guests, keeping current with music trends, writing and editing hour to hour content.
  • Responsible for production all station imaging linkers, promos, stingers, sweepers and promos from initial recording to mastering.
  • Produced radio features and segments from initial idea to broadcast.
  • Served as a key member of a management team in preparation for station rebranding and relaunch.
  • Conducted over 75 interviews with musicians and celebrities.
  • Produced and presented all content on Indie Rock program, The Illumination Station.
  • Logged transmitter readings, play lists, programming and conducted EAS tests.
  • Maintained database of local media mediums for press release distribution and promotion.
DecentXposure, LLC Edgewater, NJ

Music Website Manager/Online Entertainment Marketing/Mobile Marketing

May 2007 – October 2009

  • Responsible for the creative design, development, and management of DecentX.com.
  • Implemented online marketing strategies to boost web traffic.
  • Management of mobile marketing campaigns including SMS text messaging, Podcasting, online contests, mobile social networks and polls.
  • Supervised staff coordinating and overseeing work of in-house and freelance employees.
  • Primary contact with record labels and music entertainment publicists.
  • Responsible for writing content including reviews, interviews, music news and features.
  • Write proposals for online marketing campaigns and promotional pitches for clients including Lifetime, Blender, Maxim, Fuse, Madison Square Garden, and MTV2.

Other Experience

  • Director for radio political satire drama production Come The Revolution: The Great Upper Class Strike (February 2010-June 2010).
  • Artist manager responsible for networking with Record Label A&R contacts (2007).

Education

M.A., Radio : Relevant coursework includes: Radio Journalism, Creative Radio, Radio Drama Writing, Radio Cultural Studies, Multi-media training

  • William Paterson University. Wayne, NJ

B.A., Communications with a Concentration in Radio

Broadcasting and Audio Production: Cumulative GPA 3.71 Dean’s List/Magna Cum Laude

Honors & Achievements
  • 2010 Wired Radio Best in Show award for The Illumination Station
  • 2010 Wired Radio Best Producer award for Live Wired
  • 2009-2010 University Liason class monitor in representation of the MA Radio students
  • 2007 Inducted into Communications Honor Society Lambda Pi Eta in the Beta Xi Chapter
  • 2007 Maltese Award recipient, Best Advanced Audio Production
  • 2008 Maltese Award recipient, Best Talk Program: The Morning Blend
  • 2005 Maltese Award recipient, Best New Female On-Air Personality

References provided upon request