Communications and media professional with 21+ years of experience creating content, managing multi-market operations, and engaging audiences across national and local radio and news. Recognized for clear, accurate messaging and trusted leadership under fast-breaking deadlines—guiding editorial standards, mentoring teams, and producing content that informs and resonates with listeners.…

Jon Jeffry Schlegel

Communications and media professional with 21+ years of experience creating content, managing multi-market operations, and engaging audiences across national and local radio and news. Recognized for clear, accurate messaging and trusted leadership under fast-breaking deadlines—guiding editorial standards, mentoring teams, and producing content that informs and resonates with listeners.…

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Communications and media professional with 21+ years of experience creating content, managing multi-market operations, and engaging audiences across national and local radio and news.

Recognized for clear, accurate messaging and trusted leadership under fast-breaking deadlines—guiding editorial standards, mentoring teams, and producing content that informs and resonates with listeners.

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Work Experience

Executive Producer | Communications & Operations Leader at iHEART SPORTS RADIO NETWORK
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2026
Led newsroom operations supporting 51 radio markets nationwide, overseeing communications workflows across multiple markets and state networks. Supervised and mentored 26 journalists and producers, ensuring collaboration and high editorial standards. Directed timely delivery of accurate content and made critical editorial and operational decisions in fast-paced environments, including during breaking news. Reviewed and edited content for accuracy, relevance, and audience impact; coordinated with journalists and affiliates; managed multiple priorities while maintaining production standards and strict, sensitive deadlines; and maintained rigorous quality control across communications and broadcast deliverables.
Anchor at NBC NEWS RADIO | iHEARTMEDIA
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2020
Anchored national radio newscasts for multiple markets and wrote and produced daily news reports and audio content. Translated complex, developing stories into concise, audience-focused updates. Conducted interviews and developed content to inform and engage listeners. Collaborated with producers and editors for timely distribution and supported statewide affiliate networks across Georgia and South Carolina. Maintained accuracy and professionalism under demanding deadlines.
Sports Director at CBS RADIO
October 1, 2012 - December 1, 2016
Anchored live sports updates and delivered timely programming content. Wrote and edited for accuracy and timing. Managed and scheduled a seven-person newsroom staff and produced digital content and social media updates to extend audience engagement beyond broadcast. Conducted interviews and developed content for live and recorded programming, coordinated coverage and newsroom priorities under tight deadlines, and managed broadcast audio archives and production resources.

Education

Marketing at Gwinnett Tech
January 9, 2017 - January 6, 2018

Qualifications

Adobe Audition
August 17, 1998 - August 17, 2026
Many years of audio editing experience

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment