Shawn AlexanderSVP/Strategy, Music Formats, Alternative EditorCompany:Socials:
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August 1, 2023
10 Questions with ... Shawn AlexanderBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
My first industry job was at Metro Traffic/Los Angeles. A lifetime ago, I ventured up the Central Coast for nights at KBAI (K-Bay)/Morro Bay, CA and part-time/weekends at KSTT (Coast 103.1)/San Luis Obispo, CA. I returned to L.A. and hosted nights on KMDY (Comedy Radio)/Oxnard, CA and weekends on sister KNJO (The New 92.7 FM). In 1989, I joined Radio & Records as Asst. Rock Editor and became the first Alternative Editor in 1990. I also spent almost 10 years doing part-time production, splicing up reel-to-reel tape at Audio Services America. I've been at All Access since February 1996, back when we were all on dial-up. It's been a great ride; I'm very proud of the last 27 ½ years. I've seen a lot of changes in our industry.
1. How did you become interested in radio?
Growing up in L.A., I loved listening to the World Famous KROQ in the 80's. Jed The Fish said some of the wildest things on-air. Some of my early favorite KROQ jocks also included: Raechel Donahue, Rodney On The ROQ, Richard Blade, and Poorman. I would flip to KMET and KLOS too. I was a complete radio nerd and went to broadcasting school at L.A Broadcasters (aka The LAB) to learn about the business.
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