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Hi, I’m Mike Prendergast, a 29-year major-market radio veteran with a track record in leadership, programming and talent development. I specialize in building brands, guiding music decisions, imaging and audience engagement, while mentoring teams to deliver consistent, high-impact on-air and digital content.
Beyond radio, I chase storms on YouTube and report live for CBS TV, bringing multimedia storytelling and real-time reporting to audiences. I’m passionate about blending creativity with analytics to drive listener growth and memorable experiences.
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Programming Consultant / Music Director at KJRN 88.3 The Journey (Keene, TX)
February 1, 2025 - PresentWorked closely with the General Manager to optimize programming, music and branding; helped craft imaging ideas to increase brand awareness; made music decisions, daily scheduling and rotation optimization; wrote, edited and produced custom on-air imaging, sweepers and promos; voice tracked a weekend air shift.
Special Programming Operations / Music Responsibilities at Star 101.5 - Pillar Media (Denver, CO)
March 1, 2025 - PresentCollaborated with the Program Director on special operations/projects; directed music for Star 101.5 in Denver; managed music scheduling for Star stations in Cincinnati and New Jersey.
Programming Consultant / Music Director at SOS Radio (Las Vegas, NV)
March 1, 2025 - PresentWorked with the Program Director, VP and President of Programming to optimize programming, music and branding; assisted in imaging ideas to raise brand awareness; managed music decision making, daily scheduling and rotation optimization.
Program Director / Music Director at Salem Media Group - 94.9 KLTY Dallas/Fort Worth
January 31, 2025 - September 25, 2025Oversee programming and on-air content; coach and lead on-air & production team; imaging, branding and promotional planning; station branding across imaging, marketing and social pieces; collaborated with General Manager, Sales Manager and Promotion Director; provided social media content; on-air talent.
Music Director at Salem Media Group - 93.3 FM The Fish (Little Rock)
December 31, 2024 - September 25, 2025Helped launch the station in 2015; scheduled all music; made music decisions for the station.
Assistant Program Director / Technical Director at CBS Radio - KVIL / KLUV Dallas/Fort Worth (Dallas Cowboys Radio Network)
December 31, 2005 - September 25, 2025Served as Assistant Program Director and Technical Director; scheduled music and performed weekend air checks; produced and aired Dallas Cowboys game broadcasts; wrote, edited and produced pre- and post-game content; managed fast-paced production and on-air timing.
Promotions Assistant at 94.1 KLTY / Dallas/Fort Worth
December 31, 1997 - September 25, 2025Developed foundational radio skills; supported station events and remote broadcasts; gained early audio engineering experience.
Storm Chaser / Field Reporter at CBS TV - KTVT Dallas/Fort Worth
January 1, 2014 - PresentLive video and reports of extreme weather for local CBS TV affiliate; video/audio capture, editing and B-roll.
Content Creator / Storm Chaser at Storm Chasing YouTube Channel
January 1, 2014 - PresentProduced storm chasing videos; wrote, edited and produced travel videos; created blog-style video content.
Programming Consultant / Music Director at KJRN 88.3 The Journey, Keene, TX
February 1, 2025 - Present Collaborate with the General Manager to optimize programming, music and branding; develop imaging ideas to increase brand awareness; make daily music decisions and rotation adjustments; write/edit/produce custom on-air imaging, sweepers and promos; voice-track a weekend air shift.
Special Programming Operations / Music Responsibilities at Star 101.5, Pillar Media, Denver, CO
March 1, 2025 - PresentPartner with Program Director on special operations/projects; handle Music Directing for Star 101.5 in Denver; Music scheduling for Star stations in Cincinnati and New Jersey.
Programming Consultant / Music Director at SOS Radio, Las Vegas, NV
March 1, 2025 - PresentWork with Program Director, VP and President of Programming to optimize programming, music and branding; craft imaging ideas to boost brand awareness; daily scheduling and rotation optimization.
Storm Chaser / Field Reporter at CBS TV - KTVT Dallas/Fort Worth
January 1, 2014 - PresentLive video and reports of extreme weather for local CBS TV affiliate; video/audio capture, editing and B-roll for broadcasts.
Program Director / Music Director at Salem Media Group - 94.9 KLTY, Dallas/Fort Worth
January 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025Oversee programming and on-air content; coach and lead on-air & production teams; manage audio & video engineering, music scheduling, and label relationships; talent development; station branding across imaging, marketing and social; promotions planning; social media content.
Music Director at Salem Media Group - 93.3 FM The Fish, Little Rock
January 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025Help launch station in 2015; schedule all music and make music decisions for the station.
Assistant Program Director / Technical Director at CBS Radio - 103.7 KVIL / 98.7 KLUV Dallas Cowboys Radio Network (KLUV)
January 1, 2005 - September 25, 2025Assist Program Director; schedule music, aircheck weekend talent; produce Dallas Cowboys game day broadcasts; write/edit/produce content for pre/post game shows; manage fast-paced network timing.
Promotions Assistant at 94.1 KLTY, Dallas/Fort Worth
January 1, 1997 - September 25, 2025Develop foundational radio skills; support station events and remotes; operate broadcast boards for remotes; build foundational audio engineering skills.
Storm Chaser / YouTube Content Creator at Mike Prendergast Storm Chasing YouTube Channel
January 1, 2014 - PresentProducer of storm chasing videos; create travel videos; write, edit and produce blog-style videos.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Broadcast Management), Minor in Business Administration at University of Texas at Arlington
January 1, 1996 - September 25, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Broadcast Management), Minor in Business Administration at University of Texas at Arlington
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996Qualifications
Certified Commercial Drone Pilot
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Basic First Aid & Search & Rescue Training
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Other
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