Bernardo Moronta Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

• Utilize over 27 years of media expertise to advocate for, promote, and preserve the rights to media training, production, distribution, civic engagement, and education for diverse community voices.• Serve actively on the Conference Planning Committee and the Special Awards, Scholarships & Mini Grants Committee, driving key initiatives to support community media professionals and aspiring media creators.• Co-chaired the highly successful 2024 ACM Northeast Regional Conference in Mystic, CT, managing event logistics, programming, and community engagement.• Contributed to the organization and execution of the 2022 and 2023 ACM Northeast Regional Conferences in Providence, RI, and Burlington, VT, ensuring impactful experiences for attendees and stakeholders.

New York, Us

• Promoted twice for effective leadership of the Programming department, introducing policies and processes that improved scheduling strategy, broadcast operations and overall product quality.• Developed and led a brand new Content Acquisitions division that has increased first run programming by 50% year-over-year.• Assumed Project Manager responsibilities for organization's $2 million Creatives Rebuild New York grant, successfully evaluating and improving operations for ten projects.• Conceived and developed key initiatives that increased and diversified programming: e.g., Emerging Media Makers, The Bronx Edulution, Animated Life with TAP, BronxNet Today, Free Form Binge, Monday Night at the Movies, Throwback Thursday and Hip Hop Shop.• Created a 24/7 YouTube Live channel that expanded viewership for the network’s signature channel.• Established content-exchange partnerships with Manhattan Neighborhood Network, BRIC TV, Queens Public Television and Community Media of Staten Island, thus increasing exposure for BronxNet programming across all New York City boroughs.

New York, Us

New York, Us

Brooklyn, Us

• Established strong and unique market position for Soft Adult Contemporary "AmazingLiteMusic.com" through strategic music selections, scheduling and audio imaging.• Directed "AmazingLiteMusic.com” to 70,000 listening hours within first year of existence and 100,000+ listening hours in subsequent years.• Launched and programmed innovative “PlanetCandela.com” brand, which was “Best Single-Stream Webcaster” semifinalist at 2013 RAIN Internet Radio Awards.• Started family-friendly and hyperlocal “OLPHCAB TV” and “OLPHCAB Radio” formats in partnership with Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy of Brooklyn.• Developed profit-share partnerships with Live365, TuneIn, Radionomy, DJC Media and others in order to drive revenue growth.

Camarillo, California, Us

• Filled in for Operations Director on nationally syndicated “The Mike Gallagher Show”.• Filled in coveted morning master control operator shift on WMCA, providing weather and sports reports.• Ran control board and/or edited for "The Business of Giving with Denver Frederick","Clinician's Corner with Dan Cajigas” and “The Eric Metaxas Show”.• Recorded segments for "The Cats Roundtable” featuring John Catsimatidis.• Master Control duties for WNYM and WMCA, simultaneously.• Assisted with general production: prepared and uploaded podcasts, loaded station promos, dubbed national spots into NexGen, recorded and edited content for various shows.

Medley, Fl, Us

• Ensured all programming elements aired as intended during weekday overnights and Saturday nights/Sunday mornings, including music, jingles, sweepers, commercials and paid shows.• Responsible for smooth execution of brokered programming.• Troubleshot any technical problems involving Wide Orbit and other software used for broadcast.

Miami, Florida, Us

• Hosted nighttime and weekend on-air shifts for Latin Rhythmic “X96.3” as “Danny Candela,” engaging audiences and building a dedicated listener base.• Generated and evaluated program and ratings analysis, creating detailed daily reports on closest competitors to identify market trends and growth opportunities.• Selected to train and mentor new hires for on-air positions, providing guidance and professional development to junior staff.• Served as board operator for New York Mets broadcasts on "Que Buena 92.7," collaborating with renowned commentators Juan Alicea and Max Perez Jimenez to ensure seamless technical delivery.• Operated the board for the afternoon show on "Mami 92.7," hosted by legendary on-air personality “El Pacha,” maintaining technical excellence and contributing to a high-quality listener experience.

Ronkonkoma, Ny, Us

• Promoted from Music Director to Assistant Program Director + Music Director due to strong leadership that drove ratings success.• Led Spanish Tropical “La Nueva Fiesta” to #1 among Persons 12+ in Hamptons-Riverhead market and #2 Persons 18-34 in Atlantic City, NJ.• Recruited, managed and mentored several air personalities who achieved on-air positions in #1 New York City market.• Planned and organized large-scale concert events, leveraging connections within the industry to book strong entertainment headliners as well as up-and-coming talent.• Worked with music labels and recording artists to develop unique seasonal programming.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Major market on-air approach for CHR Mainstream “106.1 BLI” as “Bryan Martinez”, during Friday late nights, Saturday nights and Sunday mornings. Station competed with WHTZ/New York.• Tight controls and quick editing of telephone bits for very fast-paced “BLI in the Morning with Dana, Randy & Drew”.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Successfully planned and launched Southeastern Connecticut's first full-time Spanish-language radio station.• Trained and managed staff of local announcers, comprising afternoon drive.• Provided translation, voice and production, leading in the development and adoption of successful station branding.• Participated in sales efforts, leading the team to achieve goals in air time sales.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Achieved exceptional ratings as Night Show host on CHR Mainstream "Q105", consistently earning #1 in key demographics including Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34.• Utilized Web and writing skills to promote show, working with management team to create and execute a promotional strategy that increased ratings for both the show and the station as a whole.• Represented the station at community events, concerts, industry events and more.• Served as webmaster for WQGN and WXLM: updated and optimized websites for effective marketing and implemented online promotions.• Produced high-quality and creative station imaging during transition in production staff.

• Provided energetic and entertaining on-air shifts during Friday late nights and Sunday afternoons for Dance-formatted "Party 105".• Performed well enough that I was asked to cover for the night show.

• Gained a following as a witty on-air personality with energy and flair for the world famous 92.7 WLIR. Was heard during multiple dayparts including weeknights, weekday overnights, Saturday mornings, Saturday nights, and Sunday mornings.• Was often asked to fill in during high-profile shifts including middays for Jon Daniels, Sunday mornings for Larry The Duck, and Saturday nights for LIR After Dark.• After the popular Andre left to become Program Director at Party 105, I filled in nights during the summer of 2003 and was in contention for full-time.

Indianapolis, In, Us

• Operated control board during overnights on "Smooth Jazz CD 101.9", executing pre-recorded talk breaks and ensuring overall professional sound in nation's number one media market.• Assisted morning show with daily preparation.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

• Desk Assistant on-duty during coverage of September 11th attacks: assisted with various operational tasks including news gathering, copywriting and answering phone calls from reporters and eyewitnesses.• Broke local and national news stories including beating the Associated Press to news of Robert Ludlum's death.• Provided reporters and staff with information and research and edited numerous sources of sound, including reporter pieces, interviews, and news events.

• Expanded personal brand beyond New York by hosting Sunday afternoons and Saturday nights on the Jersey Shore for CHR Mainstream "B98.5".• Was asked to take over as new host for the very popular "Party Zone" program where I introduced a new approach and heightened creativity.

Westport, Connecticut, Us

• Ran the control board for New York radio veteran Jim Douglas while he broadcast live remotely.• Assisted program director with production as needed.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

• Ran control board during live sports talk shows and New York Mets game broadcasts.

New York, Ny, Us

• Worked directly with Assistant Program Director Sharon Dastur who went on to become the station's first female Program Director.• Learned from iconic industry talent including Tom Poleman, Kid Kelly and Paul "Cubby" Bryant.• Wrote entertainment content for station website.• Attended programming and music meetings.• Was given opportunity to go on the air with Paul "Cubby" Bryant.• Helped re-organize the station’s music library.

• As part of the street promotion crew, helped with set up and execution for multiple station events and live broadcasts, including the iconic Annual Holiday Radio Broadcast to Benefit Blythedale Children's Hospital.• Assisted contest winners with prize fulfillment.• Was offered paid position in research department at conclusion of internship but turned it down to join competitor WHTZ as a programming intern.

New York, Ny, Us

• Performed a variety of tasks as needed for high-profile marketing agency, including answering phones, preparing marketing kits and delivering commercials to clients.• Was assigned to represent the company on-site at press conferences during Woodstock '99 event. Also assisted with other needs during event.

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications

Media Communications Technology