Randy Finnerty

Professional Radio Broadcaster

Talent

123 Chelsea Cay, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590Member since September 6, 2026

Program DirectorMusic DirectorCommercial ProductionOn-Air PersonalityWebsite Design and MaintenanceCustomer Service

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About

I'm Randy Finnerty; professionally known as Randy Turner during my 41 year career in radio broadcasting. I'm looking for new opportunities where I can utilize my unique skill sets while learning and expanding my abilities. As a manager of multiple departments over the span of my career, I know that much of my experience can be adapted to your needs. I firmly believe that I would be an asset to your team.

Experience

Director of Creative Services and Commercial Production Director - Pamal Broadcasting - Fishkill / Beacon, NY

(2006-03)

Director of Creative Services and Commercial Production Director for Pamal Broadcasting's 8 station group

Completely re-organized the Production Department in conjunction with Traffic, Continuity and Sales
Daily management of all client commercial production projects
Worked with Sales Reps regularly to develop advertising campaigns for clients including script development, production design and sound image
Liaison / Assistant for Engineering and I.T. Departments for our Fishkill and Kingston offices
Remote Engineer for numerous client based live event broadcasts
Station Voice / Image Director for WBNR & WLNA through multiple formats
Assistant to the Engineering Team
Assistant to the I.T. Team
Broadcast engineer for many live remotes … several from out of the country

Program Director, Format Manager & Music Director for 92.9 WBPM Kingston NY - Pamal Broadcasting - Kingston, NY

(2006-05)

Program Director responsible for all station programming and talent on air performance.

Developed and implemented a Classic Hits format for WBPM which launched on Feb 1, 2007. Subsequently, organized format adjustments to optimize audience and revenue.
Music Director managing overall music and theme weekends using RCS Selector / Linker; designed music rotation clocks and scheduling
Image Director creating the brand image design and style, wrote and produced image liner package and station promos for programming and sales-based elements
Scheduled all music for 92.9 WBPM
Hosted weekday afternoon drive daypart 'The Rolling Home Show'
Manage, host and emcee station appearances and special events

Program Director & Music Director for Magic 92.5 (920 WGHQ-AM + 92.5 W223CR-FM) - Pamal Broadcasting

(2021-01 - 2024-10)

Program Director and Music Director responsible for all station programming, station image and operations.

Developed and implemented a nostalgia variety oldies Classic Hits format

Program Director & Music Director for Magic 590 AM and 100.5 FM Albany NY - Pamal Broadcasting - Albany, NY

(2025-10)

Program Director and Music Director responsible for all station programming

Managed a format shift to relaunch the station as a traditional oldies format
Wrote and produced a complete station image package
Coordinated station promotions with the cluster Promotions Director

National Radio Commercial Voice and Producer - Paramount

(2009)

Freelance voice and production work

Manager and Program Director – Knight Radio - Mount Saint Mary College - Newburgh, NY

(2024-06)

General Manager
Program Director
Student Program Development and Production

Cast Member / Floor Staff / Customer Service - Regal Cinemas - Fishkill, NY

(2013-03 - 2020-03)

Theater closed due to Corona Virus Pandemic. All Support Staff Dismissed – National Company Shutdown

Promote the Regal Rewards Program which involved introducing people to our app and explaining how to use it
Ticket Sales
Food prep and food sales including upselling
Ticket collection / directing customers to the proper theater
Theater checks and cleans

Award Winning Coordinator - Toys for Tots - Hudson Valley, NY

(1997)

Award Winning Coordinator of the annual Hudson Valley 'TOYS FOR TOTS' media campaign in cooperation with the U.S. Marines of Stewart Air Base

Manager – 97.7 WCZX-FM Hyde Park / Poughkeepsie & 97.3 WZAD-FM Wurtsboro - Cumulus Media - Poughkeepsie, NY

(1997-03 - 2006-02)

Program Director, Music Director, Brand Manager and afternoon personality for WCZX / WZAD
Responsible for all on-air elements and presentation format, announcer performances, image production, theme weekends, promotions and marketing of the radio station
Worked with Corporate Format Captains on all aspects of programming and marketing
Wrote, voiced and produced station image elements, commercials & special programming
Represented station at public appearances and live broadcasts
Website Design and Maintenance
Coordinated complete station re-launch to Mix 97 in August of 2002
Coordinated subsequent phases of music re-positioning

Manager – Special Project - Cumulus Media - Poughkeepsie, NY

(2002-12 - 2003-10)

Program Director, Music Director, Brand Manager for a complete station re-launch when Cool 94.3 WBPM was acquired by Cumulus.

Responsible for building the radio station's programming, on-air elements and presentation format, announcer performances, image production, coordination of local broadcast of New York Yankee baseball and New York Giants football and hiring staff
Website Design and Maintenance

Manager – Special Project - Cumulus Media - Poughkeepsie, NY

(2003-09 - 2003-12)

Re-launch manager for 94.3 WBPM – format changed to Country.

Coordinated all elements for station launch of WKXP Kicks 94.3
Responsible for building the radio station's programming, on-air elements and presentation format, announcer performances, image production and coordination of local broadcast of New York Yankee baseball and New York Giants football
Hired Staff and trained the new Program Director
Website Design and Maintenance

On-Air Personality / Announcer - Barnstable Broadcasting - Long Island, NY

(1996 - 1997)