I'm a broadcaster with over 20 years of experience in radio programming, production, news and sports coverage, including play-by-play. I know how to get the job done right. I've produced, engineered and reported for major national events and teams, including the Atlantic-10 and NCAA tournaments, NFL broadcasts, and Reds Radio Network productions. My work spans studio hosting, on-site production, and on-air play-by-play, across multiple dayparts.…

Russell L. Jackson

I'm a broadcaster with over 20 years of experience in radio programming, production, news and sports coverage, including play-by-play. I know how to get the job done right. I've produced, engineered and reported for major national events and teams, including the Atlantic-10 and NCAA tournaments, NFL broadcasts, and Reds Radio Network productions. My work spans studio hosting, on-site production, and on-air play-by-play, across multiple dayparts.…

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I’m a broadcaster with over 20 years of experience in radio programming, production, news and sports coverage, including play-by-play. I know how to get the job done right.

I’ve produced, engineered and reported for major national events and teams, including the Atlantic-10 and NCAA tournaments, NFL broadcasts, and Reds Radio Network productions. My work spans studio hosting, on-site production, and on-air play-by-play, across multiple dayparts.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Studio Host at IMG College
March 18, 2018 - March 18, 2018
Pregame, in-game, halftime and postgame host for Western Kentucky University football and basketball broadcasts.
Freelance Journalist and Broadcast Producer at Self-employed
March 1, 2011 - November 6, 2025
Produced, engineered broadcasts and reported from major events including the 2011 Atlantic-10 Basketball Tournament, the 2011 NCAA Tournament, the 2011 Sheraton Diamond Head Classic, the 2012 Atlantic-10 Tournament and the 2012 NCAA Tournament; also worked on NFL broadcasts.
Producer/Weekend AM Sports Anchor at WLW Radio
March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2011
Produced features; network producer and fill-in on Reds Radio Network; producer/engineer for Xavier University basketball; weekend sports anchor and fill-in afternoon drive sports anchor; hosted Reds Inside Pitch and Extra Innings; did play-by-play for high school football on sister station.
Executive Producer at 1160 WBOB
September 1, 2000 - September 1, 2000
Handled day-to-day station activities; produced morning show hosted by Bob Trumpy; network studio producer for Cincinnati Bengals’ Radio Network; did play-by-play for high school football.
Operations Director/Promotions Director at 1530 WSAI - AM/1360 WAOZ
September 1, 1996 - September 1, 1996
Handled day-to-day activities of 1360 WAOZ; accountable for promotions and talent appearances of both 1530 WSAI and 1360 WAOZ; produced morning show hosted by Bob Braun on 1530 WSAI.
News Writer at WKRC TV
July 1, 1997 - July 1, 1997
Writer for daily newscasts.
Producer and Sports Talk Show Host at WSAI Radio
February 1, 1994 - February 1, 1994
Produced and hosted sports talk show.
Spotter at NBC SPORTS
December 1, 1993 - December 1, 1993
Spotted talent on NFL broadcasts.
News and Sports Director at WCIT-AM/WLSR
August 1, 1990 - August 1, 1990
One-man News Department; covered local news events; prepared and performed daily newscasts; provided play-by-play for Lima Central Catholic High School football and basketball, and Lima Locos Summer Collegiate League baseball.
Anchor/Reporter/Producer at ACTV - 7 NEWS
June 1, 1989 - June 1, 1989
News and sports packages; News and Sports Anchor for nightly television news program; writer, producer, videographer, video editor, and assignment editor.
Studio Host at IMG College
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
Pregame, in-game, halftime and postgame host for company’s production of Western Kentucky University football and basketball broadcasts.
Freelance Journalist and Broadcast Producer at Freelance
March 1, 2011 - November 7, 2025
Produced, engineered broadcasts and reported from major events including the 2011 Atlantic-10 Basketball Tournament, the 2011 NCAA Tournament, the 2011 Sheraton Diamond Head Classic, the 2012 Atlantic-10 Basketball Tournament and the 2012 NCAA Tournament; also worked on NFL broadcasts.
Executive Producer at WBOB
September 1, 2000 - September 1, 2000
Handled day-to-day station activities. Produced morning show hosted by Bob Trumpy. Network studio producer for Cincinnati Bengals’ Radio Network. Did play-by-play for high school football games.
Operations Director/Promotions Director at 1530 WSAI - AM / 1360 WAOZ
September 1, 1996 - September 1, 1996
Handled day-to-day activities of 1360 WAOZ. Accountable for promotions and talent appearances of both 1530 WSAI and 1360 WAOZ. Produced morning show hosted by Bob Braun on 1530 WSAI.
News and Sports Director at WCIT-AM/WLSR-FM
August 1, 1990 - August 1, 1990
Covered local news events as one-man News Department. Prepared and performed daily newscasts. Provided play-by-play for Lima Central Catholic High School football and basketball and Lima Locos Summer Collegiate League baseball.
Anchor/Reporter/Producer at ACTV - 7 NEWS - Athens, Ohio
January 1, 1989 - June 1, 1989
Produced and delivered local news and sports packages for nightly television. Served as News and Sports Anchor, and took on writer, producer, videographer, video editor, and assignment editor responsibilities.
News and Sports Director at WCIT-AM / WLSR-FM (Lima, Ohio)
June 1, 1989 - August 1, 1990
Covered local news events as a one-person News Department; prepared and performed daily newscasts; provided play-by-play for Lima Central Catholic HS football and basketball and Lima Locos Summer Collegiate League baseball.
Spotter at NBC Sports (New York, NY)
October 1, 1991 - December 1, 1993
Spotted talent on NFL broadcasts.
News Writer at WKRC TV (Cincinnati, Ohio)
January 1, 1993 - February 1, 1994
Wrote for daily newscasts.
News Writer at WKRC TV (Cincinnati, Ohio)
April 1, 1993 - July 1, 1997
Wrote for daily newscasts.
Operations Director/Promotions Director at 1530 WSAI / WAOZ (Cincinnati, Ohio)
February 1, 1994 - September 1, 1996
Handled day-to-day activities of 1360 WAOZ; accountable for promotions and talent appearances; produced morning show hosted by Bob Braun; network studio producer for Cincinnati Bengals' Radio Network.
Executive Producer at 1160 WBOB (Cincinnati, Ohio)
August 1, 1997 - September 1, 2000
Executive producer; produced morning show hosted by Bob Trumpy; network studio producer for Bengals' Radio Network; did play-by-play for high school football.
Producer/Weekend AM Sports Anchor at WLW Radio (Cincinnati, Ohio)
September 1, 2000 - March 1, 2011
Producer/Weekend AM Sports Anchor; produced features including AP award-winning piece; on-site and network responsibilities; hosted pregame and postgame shows; on-air play-by-play for high school sports.
Studio Host at IMG College (Western Kentucky University broadcasts)
August 15, 2015 - March 18, 2018
Studio Host Pregame, in-game, halftime and postgame host for Western Kentucky University football and basketball broadcasts.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism at Ohio University, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1989
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism at Ohio University, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1989
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism at Ohio University, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1989

Qualifications

AP Award - Best Ohio Sports Operation 2010
January 1, 2010 - May 2, 2026

Industry Experience

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

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Experience Level