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10 Questions with ... Jessica Jess C Matias
April 11, 2023
Have an opinion? Add your comment below. What would you like to do better as an air personality and programmer in 2023?
SO MUCH. I want to be able to execute more creative projects and learn so much more about the industry as a whole. The sky is the limit!-
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
My official radio journey began in December 2016, but I've listened to 102.5 KDON ever since I was a little girl. I loved to call in to try to win tickets. So before actually getting my foot in the door, I had actually already been at the station for mini performances and artist meet & greets. I started as a part of the promotions street team at the iHeartRadio/Monterey. After a year, I was given the opportunity to do a Sunday shift on KDON, I was terrified but so excited for it! This would eventually lead to a Mon-Fri night shift and& now I host afternoons Mon-Fri and I am the Promotions Director. Along the way, I have also had the incredible opportunity of adding on multiple stations: Midday host for 104.5 Latino Hits in San Antonio, Sunday host for Jam'n 94.5 in Boston and various stations all across the country! It's a crazy feeling knowing that I am able to be a part of the station that I grew up with and being able to work with the amazing people I grew up listening to, like the Morning Madhouse and Visa On The Radio! It's a special feeling knowing that I can be a part of someone's day just like they were for me.
1. What got you into radio?
I've always loved music, but my first concert is what really sparked my passion. It was a Kalin & Myles concert. Radio was also the perfect way to combine my creativity with my love of music.
2. What did you dream of becoming when you were a kid?
I wanted to paint and draw my life away and become a professional artist.
3. What would you like to do better as an air personality and programmer in 2023?
SO MUCH. I want to be able to execute more creative projects and learn so much more about the industry as a whole. The sky is the limit!
4. What excites you on social media?
Cute cat videos, new music announcements, videos discussing Netflix reality shows like Love is Blind, cute outfit ideas and realism paintings.
5. The Covid-19 pandemic is behind us. What did the pandemic teach you about yourself?
It taught me how much I value in person interactions and made me appreciate them more. It also taught me that I should always try new hobbies and attempt to learn new things all of the time, not just when there is a worldwide shutdown.
6. What would probably surprise most people about working in Monterey?
How close to the beach we are and how great the weather is, year-round!
7. If you weren't in radio, what do you think you'd be doing professionally?
I would probably be a physical therapist, but not a happy one. lol
8. Got any hobbies?
Yes, I LOVE to draw and paint! I like to combine my love for art and music, so you'll typically find me painting portraits of artists. Most recently, clay sculpting but it's a lot harder than it looks, so don't ask me how that's going just yet. lol
9. If you could be on any TV reality show or game show, which would you want to be on?
"Nailed it" on Netflix would be so fun!
10. American Idol, The Voice or America's Got Talent?
America's Got Talent! Those Golden Buzzer moments have me tearing up every time!!
Bonus Questions
If you had to eat one type of meal every day for a month, what would it be?
Seafood in general, but specifically from a local restaurant I go to called Crab Bucket! I would eat there every single day if I could! Kawa Banga Flavor – try it!!
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