Dan Robbins US Midwest broadcasting professional with extensive experience in programming, on-air hosting, commercial and imaging production, podcasting, commercial traffic, online ad operations and hosting community events. Robbins also has military experience, with the 194th Field Hillary unit of the Iowa Army National Guard, and volunteer work through the American Radio Relay League and as chair, vice chair and board member of the Woodland Heights Neighborhood Organization.

Dan Robbins

Dan Robbins US Midwest broadcasting professional with extensive experience in programming, on-air hosting, commercial and imaging production, podcasting, commercial traffic, online ad operations and hosting community events. Robbins also has military experience, with the 194th Field Hillary unit of the Iowa Army National Guard, and volunteer work through the American Radio Relay League and as chair, vice chair and board member of the Woodland Heights Neighborhood Organization.

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Dan Robbins US Midwest broadcasting professional with extensive experience in programming, on-air hosting, commercial and imaging production, podcasting, commercial traffic, online ad operations and hosting community events.
Robbins also has military experience, with the 194th Field Hillary unit of the Iowa Army National Guard, and volunteer work through the American Radio Relay League and as chair, vice chair and board member of the Woodland Heights Neighborhood Organization.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Programming Coordinator at Saga Communications, Des Moines, Iowa
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Coordinated program schedules, traffic and promotions across multiple stations; supported online and social engagement initiatives and on-location broadcasts.
Traffic Clerk at Saga Communications, Des Moines, Iowa
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Managed commercial traffic, ad inventory, and scheduling; supported programming operations and promotions.
Digital Ad Ops Director at iHeartMedia, Des Moines, Iowa
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2016
Led digital ad operations, system workflows, and ad traffic for digital campaigns across multiple platforms.
Sales Acct. Exec. at Saga Communications, Des Moines, Iowa
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Managed client relationships and advertising sales for radio products; achieved revenue goals.
Digital Ad Ops Director at Clear Channel Radio, Des Moines, Iowa
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Oversaw digital ad operations and campaign quality across markets; collaborated with sales and creative teams.
Air Personality; Production Director; Webmaster/IT at KKDM-FM/Midwest Radio, Inc., Des Moines, Iowa
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
On-air hosting; production director duties; web IT and maintenance for station websites.
Communications NCO at Iowa Army National Guard (194th FA)
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1991
Communications non-commissioned officer; managed communications systems and operations.
Volunteer Radio Operator at Various community events / Polk County Emergency Management / Des Moines Amateur Radio Association (ARES/RACES)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2025
Volunteer operator coordinating with Polk County Emergency Management and ARES/RACES for community events.
Vice Chair / Chair (2 terms) at Woodland Heights Neighborhood Organization
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Led neighborhood association activities; served as vice chair and chair for two terms.
Air personality; Production Director; Webmaster/IT at KKDM-FM/Midwest Radio, Inc.
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
On-air personality with production leadership; supervised studio operations, produced content, and maintained website/IT elements to support broadcasting and promotions.
Digital Ad Ops Director at Clear Channel Radio
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Directed digital ad operations and trafficking; coordinated campaign execution and optimization for digital advertising across stations.
Sales Acct. Exec. at Saga Communications
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Managed advertising sales accounts and client relationships; contributed to promotions and sponsorship opportunities.
Digital Ad Ops Director at iHeartMedia
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2016
Led digital advertising operations; oversaw trafficking, campaign management, and performance reporting.
Programming Coordinator, Traffic Clerk at Saga Communications
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Coordinated programming schedules and traffic operations; supported on-air operations and promotional coordination.

Education

Primary Leadership Development (sergeant school) at Iowa National Guard
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988
AA (Associate of Arts) at Iowa Central Community College
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1985
Primary Leadership Development (sergeant school) at Iowa National Guard
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988
AA at Iowa Central Community College
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1985

Qualifications

Primary Leadership Development (sergeant school)
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988
AA (Associate of Arts)
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1985

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services