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I'm Julius Happonen, a broadcast producer and multimedia storyteller based in Boston. I bring hands-on experience managing live radio programming, producing and editing audio and video content, and building audience engagement across digital platforms. My editorial instincts and production discipline grew while I led NAU KJACK Radio and UTV as Radio Manager and TV Producer, shaping original programming from concept through broadcast. I'm driven by journalism's art of storytelling and enjoy collaborating with teams to inform and connect communities. I'm excited to contribute to public media, leveraging my background in feature writing, interview preparation, guest coordination, and social media strategy to reach diverse audiences.…I'm Julius Happonen, a broadcast producer and multimedia storyteller based in Boston. I bring hands-on experience managing live radio programming, producing and editing audio and video content, and building audience engagement across digital platforms. My editorial instincts and production discipline grew while I led NAU KJACK Radio and UTV as Radio Manager and TV Producer, shaping original programming from concept through broadcast. I'm driven by journalism's art of storytelling and enjoy collaborating with teams to inform and connect communities. I'm excited to contribute to public media, leveraging my background in feature writing, interview preparation, guest coordination, and social media strategy to reach diverse audiences.

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I'm Julius Happonen, a broadcast producer and multimedia storyteller based in Boston. I bring hands-on experience managing live radio programming, producing and editing audio and video content, and building audience engagement across digital platforms. My editorial instincts and production discipline grew while I led NAU KJACK Radio and UTV as Radio Manager and TV Producer, shaping original programming from concept through broadcast. I'm driven by journalism's art of storytelling and enjoy collaborating with teams to inform and connect communities. I'm excited to contribute to public media, leveraging my background in feature writing, interview preparation, guest coordination, and social media strategy to reach diverse audiences.…I'm Julius Happonen, a broadcast producer and multimedia storyteller based in Boston. I bring hands-on experience managing live radio programming, producing and editing audio and video content, and building audience engagement across digital platforms. My editorial instincts and production discipline grew while I led NAU KJACK Radio and UTV as Radio Manager and TV Producer, shaping original programming from concept through broadcast. I'm driven by journalism's art of storytelling and enjoy collaborating with teams to inform and connect communities. I'm excited to contribute to public media, leveraging my background in feature writing, interview preparation, guest coordination, and social media strategy to reach diverse audiences.

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I’m Julius Happonen, a broadcast producer and multimedia storyteller based in Boston. I bring hands-on experience managing live radio programming, producing and editing audio and video content, and building audience engagement across digital platforms. My editorial instincts and production discipline grew while I led NAU KJACK Radio and UTV as Radio Manager and TV Producer, shaping original programming from concept through broadcast.

I’m driven by journalism’s art of storytelling and enjoy collaborating with teams to inform and connect communities. I’m excited to contribute to public media, leveraging my background in feature writing, interview preparation, guest coordination, and social media strategy to reach diverse audiences.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Work Experience

Radio Manager & TV Producer at NAU KJACK Radio & UTV

February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025

Managed daily and weekly radio programming operations, overseeing show development, segment planning, and production workflows from pre-production through live broadcast. Developed rundowns, scripted segments, and coordinated guests for regularly scheduled programming, ensuring on-air transitions under tight deadlines. Directed and edited the short film Summer's End, which won Best Cinematography and Best Supporting Actor at the UTV Film Festival in Flagstaff. Supervised a team of student journalists and producers, established collaborative editorial workflows, troubleshooted real-time issues during live broadcasts, and maintained broadcast standards. Edited audio and video segments for broadcast and digital distribution, preserving quality and pacing across formats.

Communications Coordinator at College of Health & Human Services, Northern Arizona University

February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025

Embedded communications role supporting digital storytelling, journalism, and audience engagement. Developed and published feature stories for NAU Review and Arizona Sun, interviewing faculty, students, and alumni to surface compelling narratives. Launched and managed Instagram and TikTok channels from scratch, growing following to over 1,200 and using analytics to inform strategy. Produced, directed, and edited interview-based video content for web and social platforms, including faculty profiles, student stories, and event coverage. Collaborated with staff, faculty, and student leaders to identify and amplify programs worthy of broader audience attention.

Marketing & Communications Associate at StoryForce Communications

January 1, 2020 - Present

Produced and edited video assets for higher education and nonprofit clients, including brand narratives, testimonials, and promotional content for multi-platform distribution. Wrote and edited copy for client-facing deliverables including web content, newsletters, and campaign messaging translating complex subject matter into clear, audience-appropriate language for institutional contexts.