James Sorge
[email protected]
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Able to relocate? Yes
RESUME: https://radioink.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/JamesRSorge2_Resume2018-9083704185.pdf
RESUME SUMMARY
James R. Sorge 1980 Westfield Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone: 908-370-4185
E-mail: [email protected]
Ambitious and career conscious professional with well-rounded broadcast knowledge seeks a position where
acquired skills and education will be utilized to enhance the goals of the broadcasting entity.
EDUCATION:
Connecticut School of Broadcasting, 2013
• Radio and Television Broadcasting; Audio and Video Production
GPA: 4.0
Coursework: Radio/Television Performance, Anchoring, Sports Announcing, Television/News Production,
Copy Writing, Broadcast Journalism, Non-linear editing, Voice and Diction
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 1998
• Bachelors of Science, Business/Economics
GPA: 3.9
Member of Alpha-Zeta, Honors Fraternity (1995-1998)
BROADCAST SKILLS
• Adobe Audition CC, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro 7, iMedia Touch, NexGen, AudioVault, WideOrbit,
VOX pro, Shortcut 360, Compix GenCG, Panasonic AW-E650 Cameras, Ross Synergy 100 Video Switcher
Controller, Mackie 1604-VLZ3 16-Channel Mixer, 12-Channel Radio Systems Millenium Broadcast Console,
Master Control Room Procedures, Camera Operations, PC/Mac Savvy, Microsoft Office Suite, Prophet.
ACTIVE MEMBER OF SAG-AFTRA
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
ALT 92.3 WNYL
ENTERCOM New York City (Market 1)
5/2018-Present
On-Air Talent – Part-time Weekends and swing
• Perform news, talk, music, comedic or other format shows or program for broadcast entertainment.
• Establishes relationship with listeners by providing entertainment and/or information of interest
consistent with format, genre, and targeted demographic audience.
• Prepares for an air shift using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment
in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting on-air material.
PHILLY’S B101.1 WBEB (#1 Station in market 9)
ENTERCOM Philadelphia
1/2018-Present
On-Air Talent- Part-time weekends and swing
• Perform news, talk, music, comedic or other format shows or program for broadcast entertainment.
• Establishes relationship with listeners by providing entertainment and/or information of interest
consistent with format, genre, and targeted demographic audience.
• Prepares for an air shift using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment
in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting on-air material.
Connecticut School of Broadcasting
6/2016-Present
Instructor
• Providing clear and concise education of Basic DJ curriculum
• Assisting with Projects and helping with achievement of deadlines..
Press Communications / B98.5 WBBO
1/2014 – Present
On-Air Talent – Full Time nights
• Perform news, talk, music, comedic or other format shows or program for broadcast entertainment.
• Establishes relationship with listeners by providing entertainment and/or information of interest
consistent with format, genre, and targeted demographic audience.
• Prepares for an air shift using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment
in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting on-air material
Arkansas Pre-Owned/KFLI-FM Cool 104.7- Jacksonville, AR
1/2015 – Present
Voice Talent (Work for hire)
• Voices and produces commercial copy for client as per request.
• Writes copy as per client request.
Stand-Up Comedy – New York City tri-state Area
1/2013 – Present
Comedian
• Performed at various comedy venues in the tri-state area.
• Wrote and performed original material.
• Performed for various demographics and sized audiences.
RPM Entertainment/SW Events/CWE Ent./ Vision Entertainment – Union, NJ
1/2013 – Present
Host; Master of Ceremonies (MC)
• Work closely with clients to provide the best experience for the guests of a specific special occasion.
(i.e. Wedding, graduations, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16, Corporate events, etc.)
SiriusXM – The Covino and Rich Show
2012-2014
Apprentice to the Executive Producer
• Screened Phone calls and emails.
• Updated daily logs for social media and website.
• Assisted in topics for show and show prep
Host/Master of Ceremonies – Nation-wide
1/1998 – Present
Host; Master of Ceremonies (MC)
• Hosts and Emcee various events on a national level; venues determined as per Booking Agent.
• Work various nightclubs as host/MC; worked along side various celebrities.
• UFC Events, Music events, “Open Mics”, Casinos etc.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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LinkedIn:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrsorge
Twitter:
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jai_onair
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