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10 Questions with ... Tracey Garrett
October 30, 2006
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NAME:Tracey GarrettTITLE:APD/MD/MiddaysSTATION: KZSN FM (Kissin Country)MARKET:WichitaCOMPANY:Clear ChannelBORN:A long time agoRAISED:Wichita
Please outline your radio career so far:
I've been at five stations total in my career all here in the Wichita Market. I've done every shift, every kind of remote and held almost every position. It's been a long, wild, but fun ride.
1. What was your first job in radio? Early influences?
Started back in 1983 as a high school intern for the number one station at the time. Wrote commercials, read news and even wound carts for .40 cents a piece.
My early influences include my older brother who was also a DJ back in the day.
2. Can you be a boss and also a friend to your employees?
It can be done and happens all the time, but I've also seen it as a thin line to walk.
3. If you are wearing more hats today, than say last year, what area is suffering, and what are you doing about it?
We all wear many hats now a days, it's just the way radio is going. I've had to put my extended education on hold to make sure that none of my positions suffer, it's a tough choice, but I feel better about going home at night if all the work is done and done correctly and with all my attention.
4. What do you think of National Contesting?
I think it's been a great tool! If it's promoted correctly and executed correctly it's very effective, or at least it has been for us.
5. What do you like best about your job?
I love my job! I love my career! I guess what I love the most is that it is ever changing, nothing is the same from day to day. Least? Paperwork. lol
6. What do you plan to do differently in the next year regarding work and family?
I've planned to spend more quality time with my daughter and to manage my time better at work so I can spend more time with her.
7. Who's your favorite air/personality not on your air staff?
Kidd Kradick
8. What is your favorite radio station outside of your own market?
KBPI/Colorado
9. If you could add any one full-time position to your budget, with no questions asked, what would it be?
An assistant for me. lol
10. Favorite artist that you have met?
George Strait, he has the most incredible eyes!
Bonus Questions
1. Do you have Musical Guilty Pleasures?
I really love alternative rock.
2. Describe your favorite meal?
Mexican food rules. Need I say more?
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