Troy Johnson

Current

• Talk Show Host of "The Troy Johnson Show" at CBS Radio

Past

• Talk Show Host of "The Back Room" at CBS Radio
• Morning Show Host, "The Big Phat Morning Show" at Radio One, Inc.
• Afternoon Show Host at Emmis Communications

• Production Director/Air Personality at Noble Broadcasting

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Education

• Central State University
• North Central High School

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Broadcast Media

Websites

• My Company

Troy Johnson’s Summary

-Talk Show Host heard daily on FM Talk 105.7, Baltimore, and streaming live on the internet at www.fmtalk1057.com.

- 18 years of experience in many facets of the broadcast/media arena.

Troy Johnson’s Specialties:

Conceive, edit, voice, and produce a wide variety of creative audio. From commercial production, to parody songs promos and television voiceovers.

Troy Johnson’s Experience

• Talk Show Host of "The Troy Johnson Show"

  CBS Radio

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  January 2008 — Present (5 months)

  Create, conceive, and contribute daily to my afternoon talk show “The Troy Johnson Show”, on 105.7 WHFS, Baltimore. Create the direction of the show, select topics, and provide commentary on a wide range of information, from current affairs, to politics and entertainment.

• Talk Show Host of "The Back Room"

  CBS Radio

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  November 2006 — January 2008 (1 year 3 months)

  Create, conceive, and contribute daily to my talk show “The Back Room”, on 105.7 WHFS, Baltimore. Create the direction of the show, select topics, and provide commentary on a wide range of information, from current affairs, to entertainment and politics.

• Morning Show Host, "The Big Phat Morning Show"

  Radio One, Inc.

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  October 1999 — September 2006 (7 years)

  Contributed daily to the success of Baltimore’s #1 morning show “The Big Phat Morning Show” on 92Q, Baltimore as Co-Host of the on-air team.
  
  Wrote and produced a wide range of material from bits, parody songs, and interview material, and contributed social commentary on today’s news and current affairs. Produced, edited, and mixed down the audio content of the show.

• Afternoon Show Host

  Emmis Communications

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; EMMS; Broadcast Media industry)

  1996 — 1999 (3 years)

  Initially created a highly rated program called “The Madd Flava Nighttime Show” on WTLC Indianapolis, a hip hop and r&b music station. Created elements on the show that emphasized black history, education and an outlet for young people. Transformed that show into a very successful afternoon drive program, and went on a 29 day hunger strike to protest the homicide rate in Indianapolis.

• Production Director/Air Personality

  Noble Broadcasting

  (Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  1992 — 1996 (4 years)

  Created and concieved all areas of production, including commercials and station imaging for KMJM Majic 108, St. Louis.

Troy Johnson’s Education

• Central State University

  Political Science 1987 — 1989

  Activities and Societies:

  Central State University Honors Program

• North Central High School

  1983 — 1987

Additional Information

Troy Johnson’s Websites:

• My Company

Troy Johnson’s Groups:

Association of Black Media Workers, Baltimore Chapter: President

Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association, Diversity Meetings and Tourism Council: Member

Community Media of Baltimore City: Board Of Directors, Ombudsman

National Association of Black Journalists, Member

•    Obama for America member
•    Industry Grind Business Network member
•    Six Degrees Networking member

Troy Johnson’s Honors:

-2006 Governor’s Citation, State of Maryland

-2006, 2000 Congressional Achievement Award

-2002 Mayor’s Business Recognition Award

-2002, Key to the City of Baltimore

-2000 Baltimore Achievement In Radio Award

-1995, 1994 Marconi Award Winner: St. Louis Radio Association

Troy Johnson’s Contact Settings

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