Communications professional with expertise in brand management, product development and implementation
Greater Boston Area
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- Public Address Announcer / On-Field & In-Stands Promotion at New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Public Address Announcer at Manchester Millrats
- Past
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- Program Director/Afternoon Drive Talent (WMLL/Manchester, NH) at Saga Communications
- Station & Network Program Director (WGIR-FM/Manchester, NH) at Clear Channel Radio
- Program Director (WHEB/Portsmouth, NH) at Clear Channel Radio
- Operations Manager (WYNF & WSRQ-FM/Sarasota, FL) at Clear Channel Radio
- Assistant Program Director / Afternoon Drive Talent (WRUF-AM/FM, Gainesville, FL) at University of Florida
- Education
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- University of Florida
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Alex James Miniak’s Summary
Currently, I do public address at live sporting events--including press box/scorer's table PA and on-field/in-stands promotions.
I've also spent the past 12 years in the radio industry as primarily a rock format Program Director. I've worked at such heritage stations as WYNF/Sarasota, WHEB/Portsmouth, WGIR-FM/Manchester, and most recently, WMLL/Manchester.
Alex James Miniak’s Specialties:
Music database management, talent coaching, copy writing, long-term strategy development, event planning, promotions and marketing campaigns, voice work
Alex James Miniak’s Experience
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Public Address Announcer / On-Field & In-Stands Promotion
New Hampshire Fisher Cats
(Sports industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)
Work in Production Room announcing in-game promotional material, statistics, etc. Interacted with the audience on field level with various sponsor tie-in promotions.
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats are the Eastern League AA affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball club. -
Public Address Announcer
Manchester Millrats
(Sports industry)
November 2007 — Present (2 years 1 month)
Announce in-game promotional material, along with statistics, etc.
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Program Director/Afternoon Drive Talent (WMLL/Manchester, NH)
Saga Communications
(Public Company; SGA; Broadcast Media industry)
March 2007 — February 2009 (2 years )
Unique situation as I had the opportunity to compete directly against my former employer (WGIR-FM). Utilized a large Spring TV campaign, busboards, electronic signage, aerial, newspaper, and street-level guerilla marketing to increase brand awareness and sampling. Embraced the classic rock format to create compelling programming content.
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Station & Network Program Director (WGIR-FM/Manchester, NH)
Clear Channel Radio
(Public Company; CCU; Broadcast Media industry)
September 2004 — November 2006 (2 years 3 months)
Aimed to restore community credibility to a damaged brand. Fought off a new competitor put forth by Saga Communications (WMLL-FM). Furthered management responsibilities of the 'Greg and the Morning Buzz' show by overseeing its network operations and coordination with local affiliates. Oversaw event production on the City's largest outdoor concert and fireworks display--Sky Show.
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Program Director (WHEB/Portsmouth, NH)
Clear Channel Radio
(Public Company; CCU; Broadcast Media industry)
November 2001 — September 2004 (2 years 11 months)
Continued management responsibilities for this Clear Channel property. In addition, was instrumental in brainstorming promotional concepts for the station and its advertisers. Was also highly-involved in community/charitable activity. Furthered talent development skills by coaching the highly-successful 'Greg and the Morning Buzz' morning show. Began to utilize the station website and e-mail database as a powerful marketing tool.
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Operations Manager (WYNF & WSRQ-FM/Sarasota, FL)
Clear Channel Radio
(Public Company; CCU; Broadcast Media industry)
September 2000 — November 2001 (1 year 3 months)
Oversaw all aspects of the heritage rock station WYNF--including the management of a full-time airstaff, budgeting, music scheduling, promotional execution, and the maintenance of record label relations. Aided in the launch of a 'hot talk' format--"Real Radio 105.9".
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Assistant Program Director / Afternoon Drive Talent (WRUF-AM/FM, Gainesville, FL)
University of Florida
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
June 1997 — September 2000 (3 years 4 months)
Managed an all-student airstaff of over 20+. Also aided in copy writing, commercial production, music scheduling, event promotion and overall operations.
Alex James Miniak’s Education
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University of Florida
Bachelor of Science , Telecommunication Production , 1995 — 2000
Graduated with a B.S. in 1999. Attended Master's courses in Mass Communication through 2000.
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Alex James Miniak’s Interests:
Sports, cars, tech stuff, working on my house
Alex James Miniak’s Groups:
Manchester Chamber of Commerce / "That Green Thing" Committee
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New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters
Alex James Miniak’s Honors:
UF College of Journalism and Communications Red Barber Award winner in 1999 for best overall radio student, and Alvin Flanigan Award winner in 2000 for professional promise--only student to win both awards in the history of the College.
