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Paul Ladd is Senior Correspondent for World Christian Broadcasting, based in the Nashville, Tennessee area. He is also a freelance writer and voiceover artist. Previously, Paul was with Westwood One’s Metro Source, Newsradio WLAC, and has worked in television news. A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and Lenoir Community College, he is a member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and the Atlanta Press Club. Paul has won several awards for his work, and is a member of the IABC Nashville Hall of Fame.
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English
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Correspondent/Director of Listener Response at World Christian Broadcasting
January 1, 2005 - November 6, 2025Principal reporter for international nonprofit shortwave and internet Christian radio station's daily English-language magazine program. Interview newsmakers, authors and artists. Oversee listener response for the station's English-speaking audience. Assist with internal and external communications and other projects as needed.
Freelance Writer/Broadcaster at Self-employed, Nashville, TN
January 1, 1994 - November 6, 2025Assignments for corporate, trade and mass market publications and radio outlets, including Tennessee Medicine, Construction Equipment Guide and Country Weekly. Former columnist for In Review and GCA Newspapers.
Anchor/Reporter at Westwood One/Metro Networks
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005Morning-drive news anchor/producer for provider of broadcast programming. Wrote and edited daily news summaries for Metro Source wire service. Covered local news stories.
Reporter/Writer at Clear Channel Radio
December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004Writer/editor and interviewer for three-hour morning news program on WLAC-AM. Reporter and weekend anchor for WLAC and Tennessee Radio Network.
Director of Communications at Tennessee Department of Human Services
December 31, 2002 - December 31, 2002Directed news and public affairs operation for primary social services agency of state government. Expanded media outreach to include niche and new media. Wrote press releases, promotional materials, speeches and opinion pieces for programs and senior agency officials. Responsible for planning news conferences and other special events. Coordinated department's public affairs efforts with the Governor's Press Office. Member of Public Information and Education Committee of Governor's Energy Policy Work Group.
National/State Correspondent at Metro Networks/Westwood One
December 31, 1999 - December 31, 1999Tennessee-based correspondent for national radio network and wire service. Oversaw establishment of local news operation in Nashville bureau prior to becoming correspondent. Local news and traffic anchor/reporter. Created and coordinated local internship program. Only staff member to win consecutive “Employee of the Month” honors in our bureau.
Creative Assistant at Armour & Armour
December 31, 1995 - December 31, 1995Wrote copy for client newsletters and assisted with other creative projects for full-service advertising agency.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Associate of Applied Science in Broadcasting Technology at Lenoir Community College, Kinston, NC
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Telecommunications
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