I’m Kevin M. Fodor, a 50-year radio broadcasting veteran currently working with Cox Media Group in Dayton, Ohio. I specialize in on-air hosting, radio journalism, news writing, and programming support, and I’m seeking a new opportunity in broadcasting or public relations. Throughout my career I’ve driven ratings gains, produced commercials, and contributed to award-winning campaigns (WHKO’s Marconi Award in 2016). I’m a collaborative, results-oriented professional committed to clear communication and creative storytelling across multiple media channels.…

Kevin M. Fodor

I’m Kevin M. Fodor, a 50-year radio broadcasting veteran currently working with Cox Media Group in Dayton, Ohio. I specialize in on-air hosting, radio journalism, news writing, and programming support, and I’m seeking a new opportunity in broadcasting or public relations. Throughout my career I’ve driven ratings gains, produced commercials, and contributed to award-winning campaigns (WHKO’s Marconi Award in 2016). I’m a collaborative, results-oriented professional committed to clear communication and creative storytelling across multiple media channels.…

Available to hire

I’m Kevin M. Fodor, a 50-year radio broadcasting veteran currently working with Cox Media Group in Dayton, Ohio. I specialize in on-air hosting, radio journalism, news writing, and programming support, and I’m seeking a new opportunity in broadcasting or public relations.

Throughout my career I’ve driven ratings gains, produced commercials, and contributed to award-winning campaigns (WHKO’s Marconi Award in 2016). I’m a collaborative, results-oriented professional committed to clear communication and creative storytelling across multiple media channels.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Air Talent, Radio Journalist and Programming Assistant at Cox Media Group – WHIO-AM/FM, WHKO-FM, WZLR-FM (Dayton, OH)
February 1, 2024 - Present
Serve as an on-air talent and radio journalist; write news, anchor program productions, and produce commercial content. Contributed to WHKO’s Marconi Award in 2016.
On-air Talent / Radio Journalist / Programming Assistant at Cox Media Group (WHIO-AM/FM, WHKO-FM, WZLR-FM)
February 1, 2024 - Present
Serve as an on-air talent and radio journalist; programming assistant for WHIO-AM/FM, WHKO-FM, and WZLR-FM. Scored top ratings on WHKO; wrote news, anchored program production for WHIO AM/FM; produced commercial production; helped WHKO win a Marconi Award (2016).
Program Director and Air Talent at Illini Radio Group – WKIO-FM, Urbana-Champaign, IL
April 1, 2001 - January 31, 2004
Led WKIO-FM to top market rating from #6 to #1 within six months.
Program Director and On-air Talent at Illini Radio Group (WKIO-FM)
April 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
Program Director and on-air talent for WKIO-FM Oldies; took the ratings from #6 to #1 in the market in 6 months.
Program Director at Associated Group – WXST-FM (All 80’s Radio)
May 1, 1998 - April 1, 2001
Launched America’s first All 80’s format; doubled target-audience ratings; annual revenue over $1M (1999-2000).
Program Director at Associated Group (WXST-FM, Delaware/Columbus, OH)
May 1, 1998 - April 1, 2001
Program Director for WXST-FM, America’s first All 80’s radio station. Doubled ratings in the target audience; station’s weekly audience peaked at ~110,000 listeners; revenues exceeded $1,000,000 in 1999-2000.
Air Talent and Assistant Program Director at Nationwide Communications, Inc. – WCOL-FM, Columbus, OH
January 1, 1995 - May 31, 1998
Scored top ratings in midday daypart for over 3 years; produced the Columbus Country Countdown Show (Sunday) which was #1 and boosted station revenue.
Air Talent / Assistant Program Director at Nationwide Communications, Inc. (WCOL-FM, Columbus, OH)
January 1, 1995 - May 1, 1998
On-air talent and Assistant Program Director for a Country formatted station; achieved top ratings in the midday daypart for over 3 years; produced the Sunday Columbus Country Countdown Show, contributing to revenue growth.
Assistant Program Director / Production Manager / On-Air Talent at Great Trails Broadcasting – WCOL-FM, Columbus, OH
November 1, 1990 - January 31, 1995
Led programming battles, drove revenue growth; served as Production Manager and on-air talent in Midday and Afternoon Drive.
Assistant Program Director / Production Manager / On-Air Talent at Great Trails Broadcasting, Inc. (WCOL-FM, Columbus, OH)
November 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
Assistant Program Director for a 50,000-watt Oldies station; Production Manager; Midday and later Afternoon Drive on-air; helped win a programming battle; Addy Award for Promotional Announcements.
Radio On-Air/Production at WGTZ – Dayton, OH
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Various roles in radio broadcasting.
Radio On-Air Talent / News Writer at WGTZ (Dayton, OH)
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Early career role focusing on on-air duties and news writing.
On-Air Talent / Production at WING – Dayton, OH
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1990
On-air and production duties.
On-Air Talent / News Writer at WING (Dayton, OH)
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1990
On-air and news writing duties as part of growth in the Dayton market.
On-Air Talent / Production at WQLK-FM – Richmond, IN
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1986
On-Air Talent / News Writer at WQLK-FM (Richmond, IN)
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1986
On-air and news writing responsibilities.
On-Air Talent / Production at WBZI-FM – Xenia, OH
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1984
Assistant Program Director / Production Manager / On-Air Talent at WBZI-FM (Xenia, OH)
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1984
Assistant Program Director; Production Manager; Midday and later Afternoon Drive on-air talent; Addy Award recipient.
News Director at WCIN-AM – Cincinnati, OH
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1980
Named the youngest large market News Director in the nation by RTNDA.
News Director at WCIN-AM – Cincinnati, OH
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1980
Named the youngest large market News Director in the nation by RTNDA.
News Director at WCIN-AM (Cincinnati, OH)
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1980
Named the youngest large market News Director in the nation by the RTNDA at age 23.

Education

Diploma at International School Of Broadcasting/Dayton, Ohio
September 2, 1974 - March 2, 2026
Courses involved radio, television, speech, FCC rules and regulations

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services