WGN Radio AM 720

Industry: AM radio station

Description

WGN, 720 kHz, is a commercial AM radio station in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The station is owned by Tribune Broadcasting and is one of several properties owned by the locally based Tribune Media. Frequency: 720 kHz City of license: Chicago Format: Sports, Talk radio, All-news radio Owner: Tribune Broadcasting Area: Chicago metropolitan area, Northern Illinois Branding: 720 WGN

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WGN Radio AM 720 Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Sara Tieman Sara Tieman Chicago, Illinois Details
Sara Tieman's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Promotions & Public Relations Manager at WGN Radio AM 720
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
WGN Radio AM 720   February 2015 - Present

Skills
Marketing, Copywriting, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Editing, Press Releases, Social Media, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Web Content, Newsletters, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Content Management, Public Speaking, Facebook, Social Networking, Sponsorship, Corporate Events, Writing, E-newsletter, Email Marketing, Editorial, Event Management, Customer Service, Negotiation, Organization, Event Planning, Digital Marketing

Education
Drake University   1997 — 2001
BFA, Theatre, English, Journalism (News Editorial)

Middlesex University   2000 — 2001
Theatre

Brian Waterkotte Brian Waterkotte Greater Chicago Area Details
Brian Waterkotte's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Digital Sales Manager WGN AM 720 Chicago
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WGN Radio AM 720   February 2014 - Present
Brite Media Group  February 2012 - February 2014
The Content Factory   March 2010 - February 2012
CBS News  January 2010 - December 2010
xkzero   2008 - 2010
HighTower  January 2004 - April 2008
IBM Global Services  June 1997 - December 2004
ESPN Radio  January 1993 - June 1997
Eisman Johns and Laws   1984 - 1988

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Internet Marketing, Salesforce.com, Advertising Sales, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Video Production, Photoshop, Keynote, Microsoft Office, Apple Software, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Mobile Internet, Mobile Technology, Web Marketing, SEO, Online Advertising, Social Networking, Email Marketing, CRM, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Video, SaaS, Strategic Partnerships, Broadcast, Mobile Marketing, Digital Media, Sales Presentations, SEM, Selling, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Lead Generation, Sales, Leadership, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Negotiation, Media Buying, Digital Strategy, Media Planning, Management, Brand Development, B2B

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   1996 — 1998
Bachelors, Communication

Northern Kentucky University   1989 — 1991
Communications

ETHS   1984 — 1988

Colleen Cieplak Colleen Cieplak Greater Chicago Area Details
Colleen Cieplak's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience May 2010 - December 2010
Job Merchant Development Manager at Groupon
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Groupon  June 2015 - Present
Groupon  October 2012 - June 2015
Kraft Foods Group  April 2012 - October 2012
Kraft Foods Group  October 2011 - April 2012
Kraft Foods Group  May 2011 - October 2011
WGN Radio AM 720   May 2010 - December 2010
Cherry Hill Properties   April 2009 - May 2010
Edward Health and Fitness Center  October 2004 - August 2007
Adler Associates   October 2006 - April 2007
Millers Ale House  June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Sales Presentations, Salesforce.com, Sales Process

Education
University of Kansas   2007 — 2011
Communication Studies, Communication, General

Lisle Senior High School   2003 — 2007
General Studies

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Yun Tai Yun Tai Chicago, Illinois Details
Yun Tai's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Producer at WGN Radio AM 720
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WGN Radio AM 720   July 2015 - Present
Chicago Public Media  January 2015 - Present
Chicago Public Media  May 2014 - December 2014
WTTW/Chicago PBS  August 2013 - December 2013
88.7 WLUW LunchTime News   August 2012 - December 2012
Select Italy  May 2012 - August 2012
US Army  July 2006 - December 2009

Skills
Broadcast Journalism, Radio Broadcasting, News Writing, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Small Unit Leadership, Vox Pops, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Conducting Interviews, AP Style

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, Minor in History

John Felice Rome Center   2011 — 2011
Loyola University Chicago Study Abroad Program

U.S. Army Warrior Leader Course   2009 — 2009
Leadership for small unit tactics, management, and techniques.

Angela G. Barnes Angela G. Barnes Greater Chicago Area Details
Angela G. Barnes's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience July 2012 - November 2012
Job Broadcast TV News Journalist
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Northwestern University Medill   January 2015 - Present
Chicago Area Public High School   August 1999 - Present
www.metrominutes.tv   2010 - May 2013
WGN Radio AM 720   July 2012 - November 2012
Columbia College Chicago  2011 - 2012
Columbia College Chicago  2010 - 2011
Apostolic Faith Church  2003 - 2010

Skills
Microsoft Certified..., Microsoft Certified..., Microsoft Certified..., Certified Novell..., Final Cut Pro 7 & 10, iMovie, EZ News, Broadcast Journalism, TV News Reporting, News Writing, Storytelling

Education
Northwestern University   2015 — 2015
Master's Degree, Broadcast Journalism, Present

Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor's Degree, Broadcast Journalism

DeVry University
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Westwood College of Technology
Associate's Degree, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Bennett Wakenight Bennett Wakenight Chicago, Illinois Details
Bennett Wakenight's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Stylist at Trunk Club
Industry Retail
Experience
Trunk Club  May 2015 - Present
WGN Radio AM 720   May 2015 - Present
Chicago Public Media  September 2014 - April 2015
WLUW 88.7 (Loyola University Chicago Radio Station)   June 2014 - April 2015
CBOE  May 2014 - August 2014
The Daily Confidential   March 2014 - May 2014
Loyola University Chicago  November 2011 - January 2014
Westmorland Country Club   June 2009 - August 2013
Misericordia Home  February 2012 - June 2012

Skills
Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, Spanish, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Facebook, Team Leadership, Fashion, Sales, Writing, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Telephone Skills, Audio Engineering, Audio Editing, Radio Broadcasting, Coaching, PowerPoint, Artistic, InDesign, Blogging, Microsoft Excel

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Communication

Beth Jacobellis Beth Jacobellis Greater Chicago Area Details
Beth Jacobellis's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Account Exec at Clear Channel Communications
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
WGN Radio AM 720   June 2015 - Present
JacoBella Jewelry   June 2002 - Present
iHeartMedia  May 2013 - May 2015
CBS Corporation  June 2008 - May 2013
WGN Radio  January 2001 - June 2006
Bonneville International  June 1999 - January 2001
CBS Corporation  October 1998 - June 1999
Univision Communications Inc.  February 1996 - October 1998
PIONEER PRESS  January 1995 - February 1996

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Radio, Digital Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Broadcast, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Television, Media Relations, Facebook, Social Networking, Copywriting, Press Releases, Advertising Sales, Radio Advertising

Education
University of Kansas   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Journalism

Niles North High School   1988 — 1991

Alex Quigley Alex Quigley Crystal Lake, Illinois Details
Alex Quigley's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience 2010 - December 2014
Job MultiFormat Radio Host, Veteran Programmer & Manager, Funny Tweeter
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
97.1 FM The Drive  September 2015 - Present
Rivet Radio, Inc.   March 2015 - Present
RedEye Chicago   August 2009 - Present
87.7 the Game   February 2014 - December 2014
WGN Radio AM 720   2010 - December 2014
Q101 Chicago  December 2004 - July 2009
KRFR / Real Rock 93.1   May 2002 - May 2004
Q101 Chicago  January 2001 - May 2002
WPGU 107.1 the Planet   October 1996 - May 2001

Skills
Broadcast, Entertainment, Radio, Music, Sound, Social Networking, Radio Production, Facebook, Blogging, Copywriting, Radio Broadcasting, Social Media, New Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Television, Management, Media Relations, Public Relations, Video Production

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Broadcast Journalism

Shane Riordan Shane Riordan Greater Chicago Area Details
Shane Riordan's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Producer at WGN Radio AM 720, "The Amy Guth Show"
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WGN Radio AM 720   November 2014 - Present
Metro Networks Chicago   March 2014 - Present
Columbia College Chicago  January 2012 - May 2015
Best Buy  March 2013 - September 2014
WSCR 670-AM, The Score   November 2013 - March 2014
FASTHockey  October 2012 - January 2013

Skills
Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Editing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Research, Public Speaking, Outlook, Windows, Teaching, English, Radio Producing, Facebook, Blogging, Online Social Networking, Radio, Broadcast, Social Media, Television

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2012 — 2015
Other, Radio

Holy Cross College   2010 — 2012

Emma Lange Emma Lange Plainview, Minnesota Details
Emma Lange's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience May 2013 - September 2013
Job Music Industry Professional and Lifestyle Blogger
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Lunatic Entertainment   January 2015 - May 2015
Everybody's Management   August 2014 - December 2014
GTV  January 2014 - July 2014
iHeartMedia  September 2013 - May 2014
WGN Radio AM 720   May 2013 - September 2013

Skills
•Electronic visual and..., Interpersonal..., Microsoft Office, 6+ Years of voice and..., Public Relations, Marketing, Management, Video Production, Time Management, Television, Radio, Networking, Music, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Media, Web Development, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Press Releases, Fundraising, Blogging, PowerPoint

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2012 — 2015
Communication Studies, Communication and Media Studies

Imperial College London   2014 — 2014
Marketing

Olivia Dal Porto Olivia Dal Porto Lake Zurich, Illinois Details
Olivia Dal Porto's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job Sales Associate at WGN Radio AM 720
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Starbucks  October 2012 - Present
WGN Radio AM 720   June 2015 - August 2015

Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Teamwork, Social Media, English, Event Planning, Time Management, Retail, Social Media Marketing, Facebook

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Advertising

Violeta Podrumedic Violeta Podrumedic Chicago, Illinois Details
Violeta Podrumedic's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience November 2014 - Present
Job WGN Radio Associate Producer and Visionary Entrepreneur
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WGN Radio AM 720   November 2014 - Present
Cactus Cantina  May 2013 - Present
WTTW Check, Please!   March 2013 - September 2013
Tammy Duckworth for Congress  October 2011 - November 2012
Legal Assistance Foundation  January 2012 - April 2012
Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago  September 2011 - December 2011
Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Editing, Digital Media, Public Relations, Television, Social Networking, Blogging, Press Releases, Microsoft Office, Journalism, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Advertising, New Media, Research, Marketing, Video Production, Public Speaking, Media Relations

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies and Political Science, Senior

Georgetown University   2011 — 2012
Summer Courses, Communication and Media Studies and Political Science

Resurrection High School   2006 — 2010

Erica Randour Erica Randour Kailua, Hawaii Details
Erica Randour's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience October 2010 - April 2011
Job Producer (Radio/Television), Audio Engineer, VoiceOver Talent
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WGN Radio AM 720   October 2010 - April 2011
Clear Channel Colorado   July 2008 - September 2010
Clear Channel San Francisco   January 2006 - November 2007
Clear Channel San Francisco   October 2006 - September 2007
Clear Channel Radio  November 2006 - February 2007

Skills
Radio Broadcasting, Broadcast, Radio, Commercials, Voice Over, Facebook, Social Media, Public Speaking, Marketing, Radio Producing, Adobe Audition, Audio Editing, Video Production, Radio Host, Digital Media, Radio Advertising, Video, Sound, NexGen, Pro Tools, VoxPro

Education
Art Institute of California - San Francisco   2005 — 2007
Fashion Marketing, Fashion Publishing, Merchandising, Product Development, Public Relations

Hawaii Pacific University   2002 — 2005
Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Publishing, Broadcasting, Digital Communications, Media Studies

Kimberly Grindstaff Kimberly Grindstaff Springdale, Arkansas Details
Kimberly Grindstaff's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience May 2003 - August 2003
Job Customer Fuel Specialist at JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.   July 2012 - Present
City Of Siloam Springs  September 2008 - July 2012
Siloam Springs Herald Leader   August 2006 - August 2008
City Of Siloam Springs  April 2005 - January 2006
Cox Media  September 2004 - April 2005
WGN Radio AM 720   May 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Customer Service, Management, Transportation, Team Building, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Account Management, Inventory Management, Training, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction

Education
John Brown University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Coal City High School   1996 — 2000
General Education

Yashin Phillips Yashin Phillips Evanston, Illinois Details
Yashin Phillips's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience August 2012 - December 2012
Job Teller at First Bank & Trust, Chicagoland
Industry Banking
Experience
First Bank & Trust, Chicagoland   February 2008 - Present
WGN Radio AM 720   August 2012 - December 2012
Student Health 101  August 2011 - June 2012
Walgreens  June 2006 - April 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Financial Services, Sales Operations, Public Speaking, Interpersonal..., Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Interviews, Sales Promotion

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Communications, Mass Communication/Media Studies, GPA 3.5 Cum Luade

Oakton Community College   2009 — 2012
Associate’s Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Justin Bastinelli Justin Bastinelli Greater Boston Area Details
Justin Bastinelli's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience January 2005 - September 2007
Job General Manager ESPN New Hampshire
Industry Entertainment
Experience
ESPN New Hampshire  January 2008 - Present
STATS LLC  March 2006 - December 2012
WGN Radio AM 720   January 2005 - September 2007
Columbia College  June 2005 - December 2006
WBBM Newsradio 780  January 2005 - May 2005
WCAP   April 2004 - October 2004

Skills
Sports, Facebook, Social Media, Broadcast, Radio Broadcasting, Radio, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Sports Marketing, Press Releases, Social Networking, Blogging, Media Relations, Advertising, Public Relations, Entertainment, Journalism, Interviews, Video Production, Sports Writing, Public Speaking, Sound, AP Style, Video Editing, Radio Host, Event Planning, Adobe Audition, Voice Over, Video, Play-by-play, Broadcast Journalism, Digital Media, Event Management, News Writing, Creative Writing, New Media, Social Media Marketing, Television, Sponsorship, Management

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2004 — 2007
Bachelor, Radio Broadcast

University of Massachusetts   2002 — 2004
Sports Communication

Susan Berkes Susan Berkes Greater Chicago Area Details
Susan Berkes's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Newsroom at WGN Radio AM 720
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WGN Radio AM 720   April 2015 - Present
Radiate Media  April 2014 - Present
WBIG/FOX Sports Radio   January 2010 - March 2014
Public Access Television  August 2007 - December 2010

Skills
Television, Editing, Broadcast, Video Production, Radio, New Media, Digital Media, Journalism, Event Planning, Adobe Audition, Video Editing, Video, Broadcast Journalism, Publicity, News Writing, Interviews, Commercials, Voice Over, Final Cut Pro, Advertising, Producing, Broadcast Television, Social Media, Marketing, Radio Producing, Avid, Storytelling, Breaking News, Press Releases, Non-linear Editing, Media Relations, Entertainment, Radio Broadcasting, Audio Editing, Multimedia, Radio Host

Education
DePaul University
Master's degree, Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S., Media Studies/ Minor: Speech Communications

Steve Lessman Steve Lessman Greater Chicago Area Details
Steve Lessman's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Account Manager at WGN Radio AM 720
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
WGN Radio AM 720   October 2014 - Present
Chicago White Sox Radio Network and Chicago Bears Radio Network   January 2008 - August 2014
United Airlines  September 2003 - December 2007
BrandAid Marketing   2002 - 2003
Media America Radio Network   1991 - 1998
WLS Radio  1987 - 1988
WMAQ Radio  1979 - 1984

Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Account Management, Sales, Sponsorship, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development

Education
Northern Illinois University
BA, Marketing

Justin Kaufmann Justin Kaufmann Greater Chicago Area Details
Justin Kaufmann's WGN Radio AM 720 Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Executive Producer, Middays at WBEZ
Industry Media Production
Experience
WGN Radio AM 720   April 2015 - Present
Schadenfreude Media   October 1998 - Present

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1992 — 1996

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