I'm John (Jack) Perry, a founder and program director with 40+ years of hands-on audio production, video production, broadcast engineering, and creative leadership across radio, social, TV, syndicated programs, and original children's media. I build end-to-end production workflows, cultivate sponsor partnerships, and mentor teams to deliver reliable 24/7 streaming while pursuing scalable branded audio projects. I excel at translating briefs into compelling sound, video and storytelling, optimizing workflows for speed and quality, and guiding cross-disciplinary teams from concept through delivery. I'm passionate about mentoring the next generation of producers and expanding audiences through engaging, audio-first experiences.…

John (Jack) Perry

I'm John (Jack) Perry, a founder and program director with 40+ years of hands-on audio production, video production, broadcast engineering, and creative leadership across radio, social, TV, syndicated programs, and original children's media. I build end-to-end production workflows, cultivate sponsor partnerships, and mentor teams to deliver reliable 24/7 streaming while pursuing scalable branded audio projects. I excel at translating briefs into compelling sound, video and storytelling, optimizing workflows for speed and quality, and guiding cross-disciplinary teams from concept through delivery. I'm passionate about mentoring the next generation of producers and expanding audiences through engaging, audio-first experiences.…

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I’m John (Jack) Perry, a founder and program director with 40+ years of hands-on audio production, video production, broadcast engineering, and creative leadership across radio, social, TV, syndicated programs, and original children’s media. I build end-to-end production workflows, cultivate sponsor partnerships, and mentor teams to deliver reliable 24/7 streaming while pursuing scalable branded audio projects.

I excel at translating briefs into compelling sound, video and storytelling, optimizing workflows for speed and quality, and guiding cross-disciplinary teams from concept through delivery. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of producers and expanding audiences through engaging, audio-first experiences.

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English
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Work Experience

Founder/Program Director at RFC Radio Freak
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created and maintain the program, brand, technical infrastructure, and operations of RFC Radio, an online radio station based in California focusing on streaming audio content and brand presence.
COO / Director of Operations at Sacramento’s K-ZAP Radio
January 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Directed operations including staff hiring, social media management, creation and development of web and social media copy and graphics, brand maintenance and enhancement across platforms, stream supervision, music scheduling, and audio processes.
Co-founder, Director of Content Creation at "Tummy & Guts"
January 1, 2017 - Present
Conceptualized story and characters of the Tummy & Guts children’s cartoon. Created series bible, proof of concept, and pilot screenplay. Directed animation and produced all audio for the prototype.
Chief Creative Officer, Program Director at XPAT Media
February 28, 2017 - August 5, 2025
Created and executed brand and 360 imperatives, produced audio and video brand/program elements for stream and social media. Created and curated the music library, configured technical applications, and launched and maintained the streaming service.
Production Director at CBS Radio San Francisco (KRQR, KCBS, KLLC, KFRC, KITS, KMVQ)
January 31, 2012 - August 5, 2025
Managed imaging, voiceover, copywriting, production of national quality commercials and campaigns. Directed amateur and professional voice talent. Developed creative strategies with account executives and clients. Produced specialty shows, news events, and station promotions.
Founder at Air-Lines Audio Production / Jack Perry Creative Services
January 1, 1983 - Present
Managed production teams, provided imaging, voice over, copywriting, and production services for syndicated radio programs. Created music scoring for film, video and audio. Provided sound design and mnemonic creation. Clients included syndicated shows and agencies nationwide.
Co-Founder, Production Manager at Planet Check Media
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Co-created, designed, and produced Planet Check Radio, a series of green awareness audio vignettes and long-form video syndicated nationally to entertain and educate audiences about environmental issues.
Production Director / Announcer at KOME San Jose and KSJO San Jose
December 31, 1986 - August 5, 2025
Performed production director duties and on-air announcing for these San Jose radio stations.
Founder/Program Director at RFC Radio Freak California
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created and maintain the program, brand, tech and operations of this online radio station.
COO/Director of Operations at K-ZAP Radio
January 31, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Director of Operations, including staff hiring and management of social media. Duties include creation/development of copy & graphics for web and social, brand maintenance and enhancement across all platforms, stream supervision, music schedules, and audio processes.
Co-founder, Director of Content Creation at "Tummy & Guts"
January 1, 2017 - Present
Conceptualized story and characters, created series bible, proof of concept and pilot screenplay for Tummy & Guts children's cartoon. Directed animation and produced all audio for prototype.
Chief Creative Officer, Program Director at XPAT Media / Xpatradio.mx
February 1, 2017 - September 19, 2025
Created and executed brand and 360 brand imperatives, created audio and video brand/program elements for stream and social. Created and curated music library, configured all tech applications, launched and maintained stream.
Production Director at CBS Radio San Francisco (KRQR, KCBS, KLLC, KFRC, KITS and KMVQ)
January 1, 2012 - September 19, 2025
Imaging, VO, copywriting, production; national quality commercials and campaigns; directing amateur and professional voice talent; development of creative strategies in collaboration with account executives and clients; development and execution of long form production of specialty shows, news events, and station/cluster promotion.
Founder at Air-Lines Audio Production/Jack Perry Creative Services
January 1, 1983 - Present
Managing production teams, Imaging, Voice Over, copywriting, production for syndicated radio programs including Drew Carey’s Hi-Fi Club, House of Blues, and Dan Aykroyd’s Elwood’s Blues Mobile; Commercial and campaign VO, copywriting, and production for direct clients and agencies nationwide; Music creation for scoring film, video and audio; Sound Design, Mnemonic creation, and video creation/scoring.
Co Founder, Production Manager at Planet Check Media
January 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Co created, designed and produced Planet Check Radio, a series of entertaining and compelling green awareness audio vignettes and long form video, syndicated nationally.
Production Director/Anncr at KOME San Jose, CA and KSJO San Jose
December 31, 1986 - September 19, 2025
Production Director/Announcer.
Founder/Program Director at RFC Radio Freak
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created and maintain the program, brand, tech and operations of this online radio station: Rdo. to RFC.
COO at K-ZAP Radio
January 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Director of Operations, including staff hiring and management of social media. Duties include creation/ development of copy & graphics for web and social, brand maintenance and enhancement across all platforms, stream supervision, music schedules, and audio processes.
Co-founder, Director of Content Creation at "Tummy & Guts"
January 1, 2017 - Present
Conceptualized story and characters, created series bible, proof of concept and pilot screenplay for Tummy & Guts ™ children’s cartoon. Directed animation and produced all audio for prototype.
Chief Creative Officer, Program Director at XPAT Media, Xpatradio.mx
February 1, 2017 - September 19, 2025
Created and executed brand and 360 brand imperatives, created audio and video brand/program elements for stream and social. Created and curated music library, configured all tech applications, launched and maintained stream.
Production Director at CBS Radio San Francisco
January 1, 2012 - September 19, 2025
KRQR, KCBS, KLLC, KFRC, KITS and KMVQ. Duties included Imaging, VO, copywriting, production; national quality commercials and commercial campaigns, directing amateur and professional voice talent; development of creative strategies in collaboration with account executives and clients; development and execution of long form production of specialty shows, news events, and station/cluster promotion.
Founder at Air-Lines Audio Production/Jack Perry Creative Services
January 1, 1983 - Present
Duties include Managing production teams, Imaging, Voice Over, copywriting, production for syndicated radio programs including Drew Carey’s Hi -Fi Club, House of Blues, and Dan Akroyd’s Elwood’s Blues Mobile; Commercial and commercial campaign VO, copywriting, and production for direct clients and agencies nationwide; Music creation for scoring film, video and audio; Sound Design, Mnemonic creation, and video creation/scoring.
Co Founder, Production Manager at Planet Check Media
January 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Co created, designed and produced Planet Check Radio, a series of entertaining and compelling green awareness audio vignettes and long form video, syndicated nationally.
Production Director/Anncr at KOME San Jose, CA and KSJO San Jose
January 1, 1986 - September 19, 2025
Duties included Imaging, VO, copywriting, production; national quality commercials and campaign; voice talent management; station/cluster promotions.
Founder/Program Director at RFC Radio Freak California
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created and maintain the program, brand, tech and operations of this online radio station.
COO at K-ZAP Radio (Sacramento)
January 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Director of Operations, including staff hiring and management of social media. Duties include creation/development of copy & graphics for web and social, brand maintenance and enhancement across all platforms, stream supervision, music schedules, and audio processes.
Co-founder, Director of Content Creation at Tummy & Guts
January 1, 2017 - Present
Conceptualized story and characters, created series bible, proof of concept and pilot screenplay for Tummy & Guts™ children’s cartoon. Directed animation and produced all audio for prototype.
Chief Creative Officer, Program Director at XPAT Media, Xpatradio.mx
February 1, 2017 - September 19, 2025
Created and executed brand and 360 brand imperatives, created audio and video brand/program elements for stream and social. Created and curated music library, configured all tech applications, launched and maintained stream.
Production Director at CBS Radio San Francisco (KRQR, KCBS, KLLC, KFRC, KITS, KMVQ)
January 1, 2012 - September 19, 2025
Imaging, VO, copywriting, production; national quality commercials and campaigns; directing amateur and professional voice talent; development of creative strategies in collaboration with account executives and clients; development and execution of long form production of specialty shows, news events, and station/cluster promotion.
Founder at Air-Lines Audio Production/Jack Perry Creative Services
January 1, 1983 - Present
Managing production teams; Imaging, Voice Over, copywriting, production for syndicated radio programs including Drew Carey’s Hi-Fi Club, House of Blues, and Dan Akroyd’s Elwood’s Blues Mobile; Commercial and campaign VO, copywriting, and production for direct clients and agencies nationwide; Music creation for scoring film, video and audio; Sound Design, Mnemonic creation, and video creation/scoring.
Co Founder, Production Manager at Planet Check Media
January 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025
Co created, designed and produced Planet Check Radio, a series of entertaining and compelling green awareness audio vignettes and long form video, syndicated nationally.
Production Director/Anncr at KOME San Jose and KSJO San Jose
January 1, 1986 - September 19, 2025
Imaging, VO, copywriting, production; national quality commercials and campaigns; directing amateur and professional voice talent; development of creative strategies in collaboration with account executives and clients; station/cluster promotion.
Founder/Program Director at RFC Radio Freak California
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created and maintain the program, brand, tech and operations of this online radio station. Responsibilities include program development, brand maintenance, technical setup, and operational oversight.
COO at K-ZAP Radio
January 1, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Director of Operations including staff hiring and management of social media. Duties include creation/development of copy & graphics for web and social, brand maintenance and enhancement across all platforms, stream supervision, music schedules, and audio processes.
Co-founder, Director of Content Creation at Tummy & Guts
January 1, 2017 - Present
Conceptualized story and characters, created series bible, proof of concept and pilot screenplay for Tummy & Guts ™ children’s cartoon. Directed animation and produced all audio for prototype.
Chief Creative Officer, Program Director at XPAT Media, Xpatradio.mx
February 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025
Created and executed brand and 360 brand imperatives, created audio and video brand/program elements for stream and social. Created and curated music library, configured all tech applications, launched and maintained stream.
Production Director at CBS Radio San Francisco (KRQR, KCBS, KLLC, KFRC, KITS and KMVQ)
January 1, 2012 - September 27, 2025
Imaging, VO, copywriting, production; national quality commercials and campaigns; directing amateur and professional voice talent; development of creative strategies in collaboration with account executives and clients; development and execution of long form production of specialty shows, news events, and station/cluster promotion.
Founder at Air-Lines Audio Production/Jack Perry Creative Services
January 1, 1983 - Present
Managing production teams, Imaging, Voice Over, copywriting, production for syndicated radio programs including Drew Carey’s Hi-Fi Club, House of Blues, and Dan Aykroyd’s Elwood’s Blues Mobile; Commercial and campaign VO, copywriting, and production for direct clients and agencies nationwide; Music creation for scoring film, video and audio; Sound Design, Mnemonic creation, and video creation/scoring.
Co Founder, Production Manager at Planet Check Media
January 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Co created, designed and produced Planet Check Radio, a series of entertaining and compelling green awareness audio vignettes and long form video, syndicated nationally.
Production Director/Announcer at KOME KSJO
January 1, 1986 - September 27, 2025
Production Director/Announcer for KOME (San Jose) and KSJO (San Jose); imaging, VO, copywriting, production for syndicated radio campaigns.
Founder/Program Director at RFC Radio Freak California
January 1, 2022 - Present
Founded and oversee RFC Radio Freak California, driving programming, branding, technology, and operations for an online radio platform. Responsible for overall audio branding, stream management, and cross‑functional coordination of content and tech.
COO / Director of Operations at K-ZAP Radio
January 1, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Directed operations, supervised staff hiring, and managed social media, copy & graphics, brand maintenance, stream supervision, music scheduling, and audio workflows across platforms.
Co-founder, Director of Content Creation at Tummy & Guts
January 1, 2017 - Present
Co‑founded and led content creation for a children’s cartoon project, including concept bible, pilot screenplay, and production of prototype audio; oversaw animation direction.
Chief Creative Officer, Program Director at XPAT Media / Xpatradio.mx, Los Cabos MX
February 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025
Created and executed brand strategy and 360 brand imperatives; produced audio/video brand elements, curated music library, configured tech applications, launched and maintained stream.
Production Director at CBS Radio San Francisco (KRQR, KCBS, KLLC, KFRC, KITS and KMVQ)
January 1, 2012 - September 27, 2025
Imaging, VO, copywriting, production; developed national quality commercials; directed voice talent; collaborated on creative strategies; produced long‑form shows, events and promotions.
Founder at Air-Lines Audio Production / Jack Perry Creative Services
January 1, 1983 - Present
Led production teams; imaging, voiceover, copywriting; produced syndicated radio programs, VO campaigns, and music scoring; sound design and video scoring.
Co Founder, Production Manager at Planet Check Media
January 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Co‑founded and produced Planet Check Radio, creating green‑focused audio vignettes and long form video for national syndication.
Production Director / Announcer at KOME San Jose, CA and KSJO San Jose
January 1, 1986 - September 27, 2025
Imaging, VO, copywriting and production for radio stations; coordinated talent and campaigns for station promotions.
Founder/Program Director at RFC Radio Freak California
January 1, 2022 - Present
Founded and maintain the online radio station's program, brand, technology, and operations; oversee content development, streaming, and audience engagement.
COO at K-ZAP Radio
January 1, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Director of Operations overseeing staffing, social media copy/graphics, brand maintenance, stream supervision, music scheduling, and audio workflows.
Co-founder, Director of Content Creation at Tummy & Guts
January 1, 2017 - Present
Conceptualized story and characters, created series bible, proof of concept and pilot screenplay for Tummy & Guts; directed animation and produced all audio for prototype.
Chief Creative Officer, Program Director at XPAT Media, Xpatradio.mx, Los Cabos MX
February 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025
Created and executed brand and 360 brand imperatives; produced audio and video brand/program elements for stream and social; built music library; configured tech; launched and maintained stream.
Founder at Air-Lines Audio Production/Jack Perry Creative Services
January 1, 1983 - Present
Managing production teams, imaging, voice over, copywriting, production for syndicated radio programs; music creation for scoring; sound design and video scoring.
Co Founder, Production Manager at Planet Check Media
January 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Co-created Planet Check Radio, a series of entertaining green-awareness audio vignettes and long-form video syndicated nationally.
Production Director at CBS Radio San Francisco (KRQR, KCBS, KLLC, KFRC, KITS and KMVQ)
January 1, 2012 - September 27, 2025
Imaging, VO, copywriting, production; national-quality commercials; directing voice talent; developing creative strategies; long-form production for specialty shows, news events, and promotions.
Production Director/Announcer at KOME San Jose & KSJO San Jose
December 31, 1986 - September 27, 2025
COO at K-ZAP Radio
February 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Director of Operations, including staff hiring and management of social media. Duties include creation/development of copy & graphics for web and social, brand maintenance and enhancement across all platforms, stream supervision, music schedules, and audio processes.
Chief Creative Officer, Program Director at XPAT Media, Xpatradio.mx
December 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017
Created and executed brand and 360 brand imperatives, created audio and video brand/program elements for stream and social. Created and curated music library, configured all tech applications, launched and maintained stream.
Production Director at CBS Radio San Francisco (KRQR, KCBS, KLLC, KFRC, KITS, KMVQ)
April 1, 1992 - January 1, 2012
Imaging, VO, copywriting, production; national quality commercials and campaigns, directing amateur and professional voice talent; development of creative strategies in collaboration with account executives and clients; development and execution of long form production of specialty shows, news events, and station/cluster promotion.
Co Founder, Production Manager at Planet Check Media
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2021
Co created, designed and produced Planet Check Radio, a series of entertaining and compelling green awareness audio vignettes and long form video, syndicated nationally.
Production Director/Announcer at KOME San Jose & KSJO San Jose
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1986
Imaging, VO, copywriting, production; national quality commercials and campaigns; directing amateur and professional voice talent; development of creative strategies in collaboration with account executives and clients.
LLM MODEL TRAINER at Mercor
November 1, 2025 - Present
Train LLM models, write/review/grade prompts, develop rubrics, and assess performance.
CO-FOUNDER, DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE at Tummy & Guts
January 1, 2017 - Present
Conceptualized story and characters, created series bible, proof of concept and pilot screenplay; directed animation teams, produced all audio for prototype, and established production schedules and timelines.
CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER, PROGRAM DIRECTOR at XPAT Media
December 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017
Created and directed execution of brand and 360 brand imperatives; produced audio/video brand elements for stream and social; curated music library and launched/maintained stream.
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR at CBS Radio San Francisco (KRQR, KCBS, KLLC, KFRC, KITS and KMVQ)
April 1, 1992 - January 1, 2012
Imaging, VO, copywriting, production; managed national quality commercials, directed talent; developed cross-station creative strategy; streamlined end-to-end production workflows; improved turnaround; mentored staff and freelancers; launched cross-platform promo templates; performed root-cause diagnostics on audio faults to improve reliability.

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Pro Tools
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Final Draft
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Adobe Audition
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Adobe Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
PowerPoint
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Keynote
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Korg KRONOS Workstation
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Other

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