John C Payne

Experience

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  Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, US Air Force

  Oct 1997 - Oct 2000

  Officer

  Aqusitions/Project Management/Contracting

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  Warner Robins AFB - US Air Force

  Oct 2000 - Oct 2002

  Officer

  Acquisitions/Project Management/Contracting

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  Citadel Broadcasting Corporation

  Oct 2002 - Sept 2011

  Radio Personality, Webmaster/Producer, Graphic Designer

  Morning show co-host/news reporter for "Broadway Joe Morning Show" on KIPR-FM. Former midday radio host on Praise Inspirational Music Network. Former show producer for morning drive ("First News with Bob Steel"), midday ("The Dave Elswick Show") and weekends (various shows) on KARN-FM. Website & Interactive Content Producer for various stations for Citadel Broadcasting in Little Rock.

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  Equity Broadcasting Corporation

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Master Control Operator/Supervisor

  Supervisor and operator for television ownership group based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Responsible for daily operations for 20+ local network affiliates (UPN, WB, ABC, FOX) and independent stations, plus two cable networks.

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  Fast Forward Business Properties LLC

  Jan 2009 - now

  Onwer/Operator

  Personal small business created to handle overflow of work from work.

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  Cumulus Broadcasting

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2013

  Radio Personality, Webmaster/Producer, Graphic Designer

  Morning show co-host/news reporter for "Broadway Joe Morning Show" on KIPR-FM. Former midday radio host on Praise Inspirational Music Network. Former show producer for morning drive ("First News with Bob Steel"), midday ("The Dave Elswick Show") and weekends (various shows) on KARN-FM.

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  Cumulus Media

  Feb 2013 - May 2019

  Coordinates all programming on ARN, KAAY and KARN-AM. Manages production, promotions, talent, work and program schedules. Oversees technical operation of ARN digital satellite delivery system, KAAY and KARN-AM broadcast facility. Works, on a daily basis, with program providers and listening audience.Skilled utilized include: Program DirectorOperations ManagerWebsite / Digital Media CoordinatorSocial Media CoordinatorShow Host / CommentatorNews Anchor / Producer / EditorLive Event Production / SupervisingShow Producer / Board OperatorStaff Scheduling / Training / Management Show less

  • Program Director For KARN-AM & KAAY-AM, Operations Director for Arkansas Radio Network

    Sept 2015 - May 2019

  • Assistant Director Of ARN, KAAY and KARN-AM Operations + Webmaster & Web Content Producer

    Feb 2013 - Sept 2015
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  More Better Media, LLC

  Jan 2014 - now

  Digital Media & Communications Specialist

  Second personal small business created to handle overflow of work project from work. Produces live events, podcasts, digital & social media campaigns. Consults for personal development, professional development, and communications. Replaces Fast Forward Business Properties.Skills utilized include:Content Creation / ManagementDigital Media ConsultingPresentation Coaching / Consulting

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  Mosaic Church of Central AR

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2021

  Sunday Service Producer/Media Manager

  Manage scheduling of participants and staff, practices, and 'day-of-show' operations management for the Sunday church services and special events.Skills utilized include:Director / ProducerDigital Media Coordinator / ConsultantSpecial Events Coordinator / ProducerProduction Staff Scheduling / Training / ManagementContent Editor

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  Salem Media Group

  Jul 2019 - Jan 2022

  Producer/Production Coordinator
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  Shorter College

  Jan 2020 - now

  • Adjunct Professor

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Operations Support Manager

    Jan 2020 - now
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  Shorter College - Reimagine Arkansas Program

  Aug 2021 - now

  Technology Liason/Microsoft Office Certification Specialist