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10 Questions with ... Jessica Lee
September 13, 2005
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NAME:Jessica LeePOSITION:Middays and The Scene hostSTATION:WLUMMARKET:Milwaukee (#32)COMPANY:Milwaukee Radio AllianceBORN:Sept 4RAISED:New England
LAST NON-INDUSTRY JOB:
Various Temp Jobs
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
2000 -WRED/Portland; 2001-WKLS/Atlanta; 2002- WNNX/Atlanta; 2004 - WBUZ/Nashville; 2004/2005 - WPLY/Philadelphia; and WLUM/ Milwaukee.
FIRST RECORD EVER PURCHASED:
Michael Jackson - Thriller
FIRST CONCERT:
I don't want to say, but Richard Marx. I was only 12.
FAVORITE BANDS OF ALL-TIME:
I don't think I could ever choose, so here are a couple of my favorites: The Cure, 311, Depeche Mode, Cake, Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, and The Beatles.
1. How did you become interested in radio?
When I was little I would listen to the radio and record my favorite songs/DJs on a tape and listen back. I just wanted so badly to do what they were doing -- playing their favorite music and getting paid for it. I must admit I was disappointed when I learned about voice tracking.
2. What brought you to WLUM?
I came to Milwaukee during River Splash and my PD Kenny Neumann gave me the "5 dollar tour" and I fell in love with it. I was also told we would stay true to the format and that impressed me.
3. Who are your mentors?
Kannon Wired in Philly, Chris Williams (best talent coach) The Buzz/Atlanta, Leslie Fram 99X/Atlanta, and now my new PD Kenny Neumann, he is really showing me the ropes of programming.
4. What do you like best about your job?
I love the fact that every day I get to do what I truly love. When you have to work outside the business you really have a great appreciation for what we do.
5. Describe your midday show?
I like to sound as REAL as possible. I don't want to sound like an announcer reciting information. I talk about everything I do. The more listener interaction the better. I also throw in entertainment gossip and information about artists, etc.
6. What kind of show prep do you do?
I live life and tell it. We also have a great prep service and the use ubl.com, mtv.com, pollstar.com, and fmqb.com.
7. Biggest career highlight?
I first have to tell you about the first time I saw 311. I was 18, it was at Lupos in Providence RI. My friend said he had to go check out this drummer (Chad) and wanted me to come with. They instantly became one of my favorite bands. Fast-forward 9 years I got to bring them on stage. I thought that was pretty amazing.
8. Who's your favorite air personality NOT on your airstaff and why?
Toucher at 99X he is funny and does not give a F&^K! Steve Craig 99X he knows his stuff and it shows. Love the retroplex! The Regular Guys 96Rock they have great way of sounding topical funny and smart even with strippers visiting the show. Julie Kramer at WFNX you can feel her love for music.
9. Fill in the blank: I can't make it through the day without _________?
Breakfast, a shower, and e-mail.
10. If you wanted to completely change careers today, what would you do?
A record rep or a history teacher.
Bonus Questions
What are your hobbies?
Eating, drinking beer, and going to shows. Believe it or not I am under 250 lbs :)
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