Hi, I'm Russell Jankovitz, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in voiceovers, audio production, and marketing. I've been operating my own audio creative company, Audio CreativeWorks LLC, since 2005, delivering voiceovers for a variety of media including audiobooks, eLearning, video games, and radio commercials. My passion lies in creating engaging and creative content that connects businesses with their audiences. Throughout my career, I've held leadership roles such as Director of Production and Creative Services Director, where I managed production departments and collaborated closely with sales teams to develop effective advertising campaigns. I'm also passionate about education, having delivered guest lectures at various universities on radio commercial writing and production techniques.

Russell C. Jankovitz

Hi, I'm Russell Jankovitz, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in voiceovers, audio production, and marketing. I've been operating my own audio creative company, Audio CreativeWorks LLC, since 2005, delivering voiceovers for a variety of media including audiobooks, eLearning, video games, and radio commercials. My passion lies in creating engaging and creative content that connects businesses with their audiences. Throughout my career, I've held leadership roles such as Director of Production and Creative Services Director, where I managed production departments and collaborated closely with sales teams to develop effective advertising campaigns. I'm also passionate about education, having delivered guest lectures at various universities on radio commercial writing and production techniques.

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February 9, 2026

Hi, I’m Russell Jankovitz, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in voiceovers, audio production, and marketing. I’ve been operating my own audio creative company, Audio CreativeWorks LLC, since 2005, delivering voiceovers for a variety of media including audiobooks, eLearning, video games, and radio commercials. My passion lies in creating engaging and creative content that connects businesses with their audiences.

Throughout my career, I’ve held leadership roles such as Director of Production and Creative Services Director, where I managed production departments and collaborated closely with sales teams to develop effective advertising campaigns. I’m also passionate about education, having delivered guest lectures at various universities on radio commercial writing and production techniques.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner-Operator at Audio CreativeWorks LLC
November 1, 2005 - Present
Voice overs for audiobooks, eLearning, telephony, radio, television, video games, explainer videos, and internet videos. Write and produce creative radio commercials for radio groups. Audio production for various marketing companies in Missouri and Arkansas. Write and produce creative character commercial series for individual business clients.
Gas Meter Reader at NorthWestern Energy
September 30, 2019 - July 8, 2025
Read residential, industrial, and business gas meters each month.
Marketing Consultant-Radio Advertising at NRG Media
March 31, 2014 - July 8, 2025
Called on businesses in the Grand Island, NE area to discuss marketing needs and shared the investment value of Rock 101.5 and The Island 107.7 and web products. Conceived radio ad ideas, wrote copy, and submitted to Production Department. Maintained professional relationships with business community.
Marketing Consultant-Print Advertising at Community Publishers, Inc
November 30, 2013 - July 8, 2025
Called on businesses in various areas to discuss marketing needs and shared the investment value of print and web products for South County Mail Newspaper, Marshfield Mail Newspaper, and MoneySaver Marketplace. Conceived print ad ideas, wrote copy, and submitted to Graphics for print ad design. Maintained professional relationships with business community.
Director of Production at MidWest Family Broadcasting
February 28, 2010 - July 8, 2025
Managed Production Department for a four-station radio group. Conceived, wrote, and produced radio advertising. Assigned and supervised production of commercial scripts to Production Staff. Worked extensively with Radio Sales Staff in the conception of advertising creative. Trained and assisted Production Staff in production techniques and equipment use. Quality control of advertising client recording sessions. Managed in-house production company generating additional company revenue.
Creative Services Director at Branson Music Network
March 1, 2000 - July 8, 2025
Managed Production Department for eight regional affiliates in Missouri and Arkansas, along with sixty-four affiliates across the US. Worked extensively with Radio Sales Staff at regional affiliates in the conception of advertising creative. Assigned and supervised advertising production.
Creative Services Director at Great Empire Broadcasting
July 1, 1997 - July 8, 2025
Led Creative Department which conceived, wrote, and produced radio advertising. Created voice characterizations for morning and afternoon radio shows. Served as voice and talent coach for advertising clients recording their own commercials.
Owner-Operator at Audio CreativeWorks LLC
November 1, 2005 - Present
Provided voice overs for audiobooks, eLearning, telephony, radio, television, video games, explainer videos, and Internet videos. Wrote and produced creative radio commercials for radio groups and marketing companies in Missouri and Arkansas. Created and produced character commercial series for individual business clients.
Gas Meter Reader at NorthWestern Energy
September 30, 2019 - July 8, 2025
Read residential, industrial, and business gas meters each month.
Marketing Consultant-Radio Advertising at NRG Media
March 31, 2014 - July 8, 2025
Called on businesses in the Grand Island, Nebraska area to discuss marketing needs, shared investment value of radio stations Rock 101.5 and The Island 107.7 and their web products. Conceived radio ad ideas, wrote copy, and submitted it to the Production Department. Maintained professional relationships with the business community.
Marketing Consultant-Print Advertising at Community Publishers, Inc.
November 30, 2013 - July 8, 2025
Called on businesses in Rogersville-Fordland-Seymour area as well as West Springfield zone. Discussed marketing needs and shared investment value of print and web products. Conceived print ad ideas, wrote copy, and submitted to Graphics for print ad design. Maintained professional relationships with business community.
Director of Production at MidWest Family Broadcasting
February 28, 2010 - July 8, 2025
Managed the production department for a four-station radio group. Conceived, wrote, and produced radio advertising. Assigned and supervised commercial script production. Collaborated extensively with Radio Sales Staff on advertising creative. Trained and assisted production staff in techniques and equipment use. Ensured quality control of advertising client recording sessions. Managed in-house Production Company generating additional company revenue.
Creative Services Director at Branson Music Network
March 1, 2000 - July 8, 2025
Managed production department for eight regional affiliates in Missouri and Arkansas, along with sixty-four affiliates across the US. Worked with Radio Sales Staff at regional affiliates on conceiving advertising creative, assigned and supervised advertising production.
Creative Services Director at Great Empire Broadcasting
July 1, 1997 - July 8, 2025
Led the Creative Department responsible for conceiving, writing, and producing radio advertising. Created voice characterizations for morning and afternoon radio shows. Served as voice and talent coach helping advertising clients record their own commercials.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
January 1, 1979 - May 31, 1983
Bachelors Degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
January 1, 1979 - May 31, 1983

Qualifications

Adjunct Instructor at University of Nebraska-Kearney
August 1, 1985 - December 31, 1985
Springfield Ad Club Gold Award
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Missouri Broadcasters Association 1st Place Medium Market Radio
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Missouri Broadcasters Association 1st Place Medium Market Radio
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Springfield Ad Club Gold Award
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Missouri Broadcasters Association 1st Place Medium Market Radio
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Missouri Broadcasters Association 1st Place Medium Market Radio
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Missouri Broadcasters Association 1st Place Small Market Radio
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities