News - editing, reporting, radio specialty
Resume:
SAL GIANGRASSO
Center Moriches, N.Y. 11934
516-***-**** (cell)
**********@***.***
SUMMARY
Experienced broadcast media professional with many years of major market on-air experience. Highly organized, seasoned departmental manager with excellent oral and written communications skills. Demonstrated ability to innovate and enhance productivity. Expertise in:
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• On-air Newscasts and Interviews
• News Writing and Production
• News Editing
• Digital Audio Editing
• Staffing & Training
• Strategic Planning
• Facilities Planning
• Real Estate Sales & Leasing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOX NEWS RADIO 2009-2016, 2019-Present (freelance)
Network News Anchor
Shift Editor
• Announce, write, and audio edit newscasts of varying lengths on nationwide news services. Staff.
• Copy edit and coordinate newsroom activities among newscasters, reporters, audio editors and engineers.
NBRFM.COM 2018-2019
Talk Show Host
• Half hour interviews with entrepreneurs from across the United States on streaming radio service.
THE KNOWLEDGE GROUP 2009-2019
Moderator
• Coordinate and moderate Webinars for Attorneys seeking CLE / continuing education credit.
1010 WINS RADIO 2016-2017
All News Anchor
• Announce, write, and audio edit newscasts of varying lengths.
FOX NEWS RADIO 2009-2016
Network News Anchor
Shift Editor
• Announce, write, and audio edit newscasts of varying lengths on nationwide news services. Staff.
• Copy edit and coordinate newsroom activities among newscasters, reporters, audio editors and engineers.
CNBC RADIO 2009 - 2010
Network News Anchor
• Announce, write, and edit business newscasts on nationwide news service.
BLOOMBERG LP, New York, N.Y 2007-2009
Radio Anchor/Reporter
Host of a nationwide financial news and talk program, originating in New York and carried on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio.
• Provided the latest insights for traders and investors through interviews of top economists, analysts and corporate leaders on the Bloomberg Countdown.
• Anchored the news block with the latest information on the meltdown of the global financial markets on the Final Word.
• Loaded automated play lists, demonstrating dexterity with Adobe Audition digital audio editing software.
CBS RADIO, New York, N.Y 2000-2007
Anchor
News anchor on WCBS 880, the all-news flagship of CBS Radio.
• Newsroom multi-tasking includes writing, announcing news and live commercials, introducing program contributors and features, live on-air interviews and running the radio control board.
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AUDIBLE.COM, Newark, N.J 2001-2007
Voice talent
Narrated more than two thousand audio podcasts, featuring content of the Wall Street Journal, Technology Review, the Economist, Forbes, Scientific American and Harvard Business Publications.
• Managed freelance narrators and audio editors, providing training in use of Sound Forge digital audio editing suite, resulting in elevated levels of quality and productivity.
Senior Director of Production and Managing Editor 2000-2001
• Facilitated customer satisfaction through the initiation of new, streamlined categorization of audio files via production dates, making it easier to respond to customer service queries.
• Enhanced productivity through use of checklists in audio production and tracking firm deadlines for completion.
• Increased productivity and efficiency through the design and development of four production studios in the space where one studio formerly stood.
DOW JONES & COMPANY, New York, N.Y 1982-2000
Managing Editor of Radio News
National Department Head for Dow Jones, hired as a newscaster, promoted to News Editor and ultimately promoted to Managing Editor.
• Product Refinement: Helped to retain and add affiliates in major U.S markets, through establishment of a new set of programs, customizing and localizing the Wall Street Journal Radio Report.
• Increased productivity with the same head count using ISDN telephone lines to provide customized local feeds to complement satellite delivery of national programming.
• Prepared and oversaw radio news budget, always ending the year on target.
• Provided value added services to affiliates, including the final editing and voicing of special quarterly series on tax filing and housing, which affiliates sold to sponsors, increasing their revenue and the value of the network to them.
• Team Leadership: Hired and trained radio staff. Served as liaison with in-house and contracted engineering staff to assure successful completion of automated programming feeds.
• Increased productivity through design of six radio booths in former network headquarters at New York’s World Financial Center.
WHLI/WKJY RADIO, Hempstead, N.Y 1973-1982
Operations Director
Hired as newscaster/announcer, promoted to Director of News, then Director of Programming and elevated to Operations Director.
• Refreshed the “Music of Your Life” format on WHLI by changing sequencing of the recorded play list, resulting in less repetition and higher audience ratings.
DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE, Smithtown, N.Y.
Licensed Real Estate Agent 2017 - Present
• Listing, leasing and selling residential and commercial properties on Long Island.
• Member: National Association of Realtors, New York State Board of Realtors, Long Island Board of Realtors, Long Island Commercial Network.
ARLDON REALTY, Bay Shore, N.Y 2007-2017
Licensed Real Estate Agent
• List, lease and sell residential and commercial properties on Long Island.
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COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL NRT, Ronkonkoma, N.Y
Licensed Real Estate Agent 2003-2007
• Listed, leased and sold residential and commercial properties on Long Island.
• Member: National Association of Realtors, New York State Board of Realtors, Long Island Board of Realtors, Long Island Commercial Network.
NEW YORK LIFE, Jericho, N.Y 2009-2010
Licensed New York State Producer
Provide investment advice and services in various Life, Annuity, Health, Disability, and Long-Term care policies.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Sound Forge Digital Audio Editing Adobe Audition Microsoft Office
EDUCATION
BA, Mass Communication. Queens College of the City University of New York.
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