Hi, I’m Hailey Thompson, a radio host and programmer with 2+ years at Central Texas stations. I thrive in live on-air broadcasting and studio operations, hosting 2-hour weekly shows, booking guests, and interviewing local artists, community leaders, and campus organizations. I’m passionate about music discovery and community-focused media. I enjoy coordinating guests and planning shows, mentoring interns, and helping build engaging experiences for listeners.…

Hailey Thompson

Hi, I’m Hailey Thompson, a radio host and programmer with 2+ years at Central Texas stations. I thrive in live on-air broadcasting and studio operations, hosting 2-hour weekly shows, booking guests, and interviewing local artists, community leaders, and campus organizations. I’m passionate about music discovery and community-focused media. I enjoy coordinating guests and planning shows, mentoring interns, and helping build engaging experiences for listeners.…

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Hi, I’m Hailey Thompson, a radio host and programmer with 2+ years at Central Texas stations. I thrive in live on-air broadcasting and studio operations, hosting 2-hour weekly shows, booking guests, and interviewing local artists, community leaders, and campus organizations.

I’m passionate about music discovery and community-focused media. I enjoy coordinating guests and planning shows, mentoring interns, and helping build engaging experiences for listeners.

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Work Experience

Assistant Director, Other Side Drive at KTSW 89.9 – Texas State University Radio
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Host 2-hour weekly live broadcasts featuring music programming, call-ins, and interviews; manage four hours of weekly office operations supporting Other Side Drive programming; coordinate and prepare guests for interviews, booking 50 interviews (Fall 2025) and 60 (Spring 2026); mentor hosts, assist with show planning, and troubleshoot technical and production issues; conduct live interviews with local musicians, campus organizations, and community leaders.
Co-Host and Board Operator of 'It’s What’s New' at KZSM Radio, San Marcos, Texas
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Curate weekly show content by reviewing email submissions and selecting music for Radio DJ automation; discover and screen new artists via social media to highlight emerging talent; operate the studio board and co-host a weekly 2-hour show (Wednesdays 7–9 PM); provide live commentary and music reviews alongside the station manager.
Volunteer Worker at KOOP Radio (Nonprofit Community Radio), Austin, Texas
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Participated in station meetings and training focused on FCC regulations and community radio operations; engaged in station governance by voting on policy decisions and contributing to discussions; gained foundational knowledge of nonprofit radio and broadcast standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media at Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

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