Radio Jamaica Celebrating 70 Years

Sunday July 4, 2021 Page 17 Tony Holness Broadcast Technician Tony has been at Radio Jamaica for 23 years. Already an established announcer on his arrival at Radio Jamaica, he has worked on virtually every programme on the Radio Jamaica schedule. Holness views RJR as a great place to learn, share, and develop. Maxine McTaggart Sales & Marketing Representative for Radio Jamaica/Acting Assistant Marketing & Sales Manager Maxine has been at Radio Jamaica for 17 years. She works closely with all internal departments of Radio Jamaica to ensure that at all marketing and advertising related business is transacted efficiently and speedily. Maxine has remained in the company because of the joy she gets from working with the clients and her co-workers. “I enjoy working to get the best results for both clients and for Radio Jamaica.” Sofia Gardner Freelance Sales Executive Sofia joined Radio Jamaica four years ago, after working in telecommunications. “It has been a learning experience. I came right at the time of the merger and I was thrown right in - sink or swim. It has been great. I have had the opportunity to learn from various managers, each with their own wealth of knowledge, which has helped me in my approach to the clients. I was always attracted to radio, since high school, so I am quite pleased to be at Radio Jamaica.” Ronald Wallace Radio Technicial Service Supervisor “I have been working here for twenty odd years, just received my twenty-year award. One of the most interesting things that has happened since I’m here is the move from cart to computer for commercials, promos etc. Courtney Patterson Accounts, Sales and Marketing Executive Courtney has been with Radio Jamaica for 15 years. He works with potential and existing clients to ensure a mutually beneficial partnership. Courtney is proud to be a part of the Radio Jamaica team, which he regards as the most credible source of news and other information, and the best place for clients to promote their business. Dorian Duncan Marketing Executive - Radio Jamaica Dorian has been with Radio Jamaica for 10 years, having come over from another station. He has found it much easier to sell products to his clients at Radio Jamaica, since he recognises that the station has a stronger programme line-up that is receptive to client needs. He notes that Hotline, for instance, in the current COVID 19 era, has been producing more features than it did in the past, and this has received positive response from the advertising and marketing clients. Dorian is very happy at Radio Jamaica and is pleases with the support he gets from the department SCENES BEHIND THE Tanya Thurlow Senior Accounts Services Executive Tanya has been at Radio Jamaica for thirty years. “I grew up in an era listening to Marie Garth and Charlie Babcock, and hurrying home to listen to Neville Willoughby on Pipeline . I was thrilled to be offered a job at Radio Jamaica. I love what I do and I am very passionate about my work, my clients and my family here at Radio Jamaica.” Kenneth Reid Presenter I joined the company in the early 2000s. I started on Hitz 92FM and was offered a chance to work in the Sports Department about four years after joining the company. I did sports for about six years. I think that was the most interesting moment of working with the company. I moved over from Hitz 92FM to Radio Jamaica 94FM where I have been for the last six years.