Ed Yarb

Ed Yarb

WYNF FM Morning Producer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Real Estate Photographer/Drone Pilot/Multimedia Content Creator

  • Education

    • University of South Florida

      1981 - 1983
      BA Mass Comm/Broadcast News Writing

      Activities and Societies: Played 2nd rhythm guitar for Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Mass Communications major with emphasis on Broadcast News Writing.

  • Experience

    • CBS Radio

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1993
      WYNF FM Morning Producer
    • Ron and Ron Radio Network

      Jan 1989 - Dec 1996
      On Air Personality
    • Cox Communications

      Apr 1996 - Dec 1998
      WSB FM On Air Personality

      Morning Personality responsible for entertaining and informing this mostly-female targeted #2-rated morning show in this top 10 market. Took the station from 7th place overall (adults 25-54) to #2 in one book. Created original content for on air, managed and directed the flow and direction of the program.

    • CBS Corporation

      Jan 1999 - Dec 2006
      WTOG TV Senior Promotion Writer/Producer

      Senior writer/producer responsible for creating on-air marketing and promotion. From campaigns to PSA's, billboards and presentations. Our promotion often held WTOG TV in a lead position from 5-8pm with adults 25-54.

    • Sinclair Broadcast Group

      Apr 2007 - Jan 2009
      WTTA TV - Asst. Promotion Manager

      ◆Wrote, produced, and edited original station promotions and campaigns.◆Earned commendations for quick understanding and development of concepts, originality, and humor.◆Successfully negotiated with sales department for keeping allotted promo time to drive ratings.

    • Bay News 9

      Feb 2009 - Jan 2015
      Writer/Producer

      ◆Developed image campaigns and spots to promote news, sports, weather, and on-demand products for Bay News 9, News 13, and Bright House Sports Network (BHSN).◆Commended for driving customer account retention via successful Bay News 9 promotions.◆Earned kudos for producing an Emmy-nominated “We Are” image campaign promos for communicating News 13’s core values.◆Recognized for securing BHSN’s identity as the high school sports leader via the station's theme package and wrote the network theme song.◆Earned multiple awards and Emmy nominations for promotions. Show less

    • Katz Broadcasting

      Feb 2015 - Oct 2016
      Digital Content Manager (Laff.com)

      ◆Led the programming, acquisition and management of digital content for a comedy website under the ownership of Katz Broadcasting and Laff TV; wrote and scheduled all content.◆Commended by management for accelerated editing on television promos for Laff.com◆Wrote creative click bait and video descriptions for more than 3,000 videos on the website.◆Responsible for audience growth of 150,000 Facebook likes within 18 months by identifying successful strategies.

    • Ice Cold Air Discount Auto Repair

      May 2017 - Mar 2019
      Manager

      Shop manager responsible for running daily operations of a successful, high-volume auto repair facility. Duties include managing a team of skilled service technicians, service writing, customer relations and sales, accounting and shop inventory. Highly-skilled at verbal interaction, problem resolution and driving sales.

    • Drone Solutions, LLC

      Feb 2019 - now

      FAA Part 107 Certified sUAS pilot, specialist in aerial & real estate photography and video. Part 107 licensed and insured sUAS operator

      • Owner

        Apr 2019 - now
      • Certified Drone Operator

        Feb 2019 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FAA License

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Apr 2019
    • Part 107 licensed drone pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Feb 2019