I’ve spent 37 years in radio, photography, and video, helping artists and brands tell their stories. I’m known for music, portrait, and animal photography, and I’ve produced radio programs, promos, and video segments for indie artists and media outlets. I’ve built a cat photo studio featured on TV, organized fundraisers, and promoted shelters across local, regional, and national outlets. I’m a hands-on collaborator who thrives on following through, organization, and clear communication. Whether I’m working solo or with a team, I aim to deliver engaging content and strong promotional campaigns that connect with audiences.…

Joseph Kleon

I’ve spent 37 years in radio, photography, and video, helping artists and brands tell their stories. I’m known for music, portrait, and animal photography, and I’ve produced radio programs, promos, and video segments for indie artists and media outlets. I’ve built a cat photo studio featured on TV, organized fundraisers, and promoted shelters across local, regional, and national outlets. I’m a hands-on collaborator who thrives on following through, organization, and clear communication. Whether I’m working solo or with a team, I aim to deliver engaging content and strong promotional campaigns that connect with audiences.…

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I’ve spent 37 years in radio, photography, and video, helping artists and brands tell their stories. I’m known for music, portrait, and animal photography, and I’ve produced radio programs, promos, and video segments for indie artists and media outlets. I’ve built a cat photo studio featured on TV, organized fundraisers, and promoted shelters across local, regional, and national outlets.

I’m a hands-on collaborator who thrives on following through, organization, and clear communication. Whether I’m working solo or with a team, I aim to deliver engaging content and strong promotional campaigns that connect with audiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Radio Production, Social Media Manager, Customer Service Specialist at SongCast
April 1, 2012 - Present
Produce radio programs for indie artists including interviews and promotional elements, produce video programs to promote both the company and its artists, develop and implement social media promotional strategies, and assist artists with promotional strategies acting as a liaison between customers, technical support, and ownership.
Cat Photographer / Volunteer at Kitten Krazy Inc.
February 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Served as a cat photographer and designed a photo studio for cats featured on TV and print media. Organized and implemented various fundraisers raising over $10,000, and managed extensive promotion for the shelter across local, regional, and national media outlets.
Promotions Manager at WDJQ/WDPN
April 1, 2012 - September 5, 2025
Created, organized, scheduled, and managed prize giveaways. Worked with local businesses and station advertisers to develop promotional campaigns. Managed live remote broadcasts, trained interns on broadcast execution and prize fulfillment, coached on-air talent, contributed to content for the #1 rated morning show including comedy bits and news stories.
On-Air Personality at WRQK
May 1, 2007 - September 5, 2025
Hosted live on-air shows Monday to Friday evenings from 7pm to midnight achieving #1 ratings in the males 25-54 demographic. Conducted live remote broadcasts, produced specialty segments and artist interviews, produced weekly local music shows, and voiced and produced commercials and promotional elements.
Professional Photographer at Kleon Photography LLC
February 1, 2002 - Present
Photographed over 1,500 concerts ranging from local to international performers, as well as portraits, sports, corporate events, and product photography. Work has been featured in art galleries and numerous print, TV, and internet outlets including major newspapers and Billboard Magazine.
On-Air Personality at WNCX
February 1, 2002 - September 5, 2025
Hosted live overnight shows Monday to Friday midnight to 6am achieving #1 ratings for males 25-54. Responsible for live remote broadcasts, producing specialty segments, and voicing and producing commercials and promos.
Morning Show Host at WZAT
March 1, 1997 - September 5, 2025
Hosted the morning radio show.
Part-Time Radio Announcer at WONE/WAKR
December 31, 1994 - September 5, 2025
Provided part-time radio announcing.
Marketing Staff at Warner/Elektra/Atlantic Records
December 31, 1994 - September 5, 2025
Worked on marketing campaigns and initiatives within the record label.
Radio Production / Social Media Manager / Customer Service Specialist at SongCast
April 1, 2012 - Present
Produce radio programs for indie artists, including interviews and promotional elements; produce video programs to promote the company and artists; develop and implement promotional elements for social media; perform customer service duties, assisting artists with promotional strategies, and liaising between customers and technical support.
Cat Photographer (Volunteer) at Kitten Krazy Inc.
February 1, 2024 - October 18, 2025
Designed and built a cat photo studio featured on Fox 8 Morning Show and other outlets; organized fundraisers raising over $10,000; promoted the shelter across local, regional and national media.
Promotions Manager at WDJQ/WDPN
April 1, 2012 - October 18, 2025
Create, organize, schedule, and disperse prize giveaways; collaborate with local businesses and advertisers to develop promotional campaigns; manage all live remote broadcasts; train interns on live broadcast execution and promotional activities; coach on-air talent and develop content for the morning show.
On-Air Personality at 1 WRQK
May 1, 2007 - October 18, 2025
On-air announcer Monday-Friday 7pm-Midnight; achieved top ratings for the 25-54 male demographic; handled live remote broadcasts, produced specialty segments, national artist interviews, and a weekly local music show; voiced and produced commercials and promotional elements.
Photographer at Kleon Photography LLC
February 1, 2002 - Present
Photographed over 1,500 concerts, portraits, sports, corporate events, and products; work featured in galleries and major publications.
On-Air Personality at WNCX
February 1, 2002 - October 18, 2025
On-air announcer Monday-Friday from midnight-6am; achieved top ratings for the 25-54 male demographic; responsible for live remote broadcasts and promotional segments; voiced and produced commercials.
Morning Show Host at WZAT
March 1, 1997 - October 18, 2025
Hosted morning show; led on-air content and interviews; contributed to show promotion and audience engagement.
Part-Time Radio Announcer at WONE/WAKR
December 31, 1994 - October 18, 2025
Part-time radio announcer; performed on-air duties and contributed to programming.
Marketing Staff at Warner/Elektra/Atlantic Records
December 31, 1994 - October 18, 2025
Marketing staff supporting label campaigns and promotions.
Cat Photographer at Kitten Krazy Inc.
April 1, 2014 - February 1, 2024
Designed and built a photo studio for cats that was featured on the Fox 8 Morning show and in various other print and internet outlets. Organized and implemented various fundraisers that raised over $10,000. Organized extensive promotion for the shelter on many local, regional and national media outlets.
Promotions Manager at WDQ/WDPN
July 1, 2007 - April 1, 2012
Create, organize, schedule, and disperse prize giveaways. Work with local businesses and station advertisers to develop promotional campaigns. Manage all live remote broadcasts. Train interns on live broadcast implementation, prize dispersement and fulfillment, and other promotional department activities. Coach on-air talent to ensure the accurate broadcast of information during live broadcasts and direct giveaways during these broadcasts.
On-Air Personality at 1 WRQK
February 1, 2002 - May 1, 2007
On-Air announcer Monday-Friday from 7pm-Midnight. Responsible for live remote broadcasts, producing speciality segments, national artist interviews, and producing a weekly local music show. Voicing and producing commercials and various promotional elements.
Photographer/Owner at Kleon Photography LLC
February 1, 2002 - Present
Photographed over 1,500 concerts, from local bands to the world’s biggest performers. Photographed portraits, sports, corporate events, and products. My photography has been featured in art galleries in Cleveland and Akron, as well as in publications like the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Akron Beacon Journal, WJW Fox 8, WKYC TV 3, Billboard Magazine, and hundreds of other print, tv, and internet outlets.
On-Air Personality at WNCX
March 1, 1997 - February 1, 2002
On-Air announcer Monday-Friday from Midnight-6am. Achieved #1 ratings for our main demographic of Males 25-54. Responsible for live remote broadcasts, producing speciality segments.
Morning Show Host at WZAT
October 1, 1994 - March 1, 1997
Morning Show Host.
Marketing Staff at Warner/Elektra/Atlantic Records
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1994
Marketing staff responsibilities spanning 1989-1994.

Education

Communications Major at John Carroll University
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988
High School Diploma at Cuyahoga Falls High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986
Communications Major at John Carroll University
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988
Rotary Scholar at Cuyahoga Falls High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986
Communications Major at John Carroll University
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

Broadcaster Of The Year
January 1, 1990 - September 5, 2025
Broadcaster Of The Year
January 1, 1990 - October 18, 2025
Rotary Scholar
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Education, Retail

Skills

Experience Level