Jen on MIX 103.7

Jen On Mix 103.7
Jasmine Allen
11/18/09
http:///mix1037.com/

Jen Towner is usually the beautiful voice that you hear alongside Jack Indigo on 103.7 everyday. Being a disk jockey has many challenges, but Towner loves her job and what she does each and everyday; informing and entertaining.
With a bubbly personality and social qualities, radio, in her eyes, was meant to be the career for her.
On Monday 9, Towner answered a few questions through e-mail about her career and her job as a broadcast hostess on the radio station. She was very excited about the interview request and was quick in her response.
Q: Where were you born?
A: In Michigan
Q: When did you first realize you had an interest in broadcast radio?
A: When I was 15-In high school.
Q: How did you get started in radio broadcast? (From high school to college)
A: I started when I was 15 at our high school station then I started in commercial radio when I was 16.
Q: What were your main jobs during your career?
A: I have done mornings a large part of my career. I have also served in production, programming assistant, Afternoon drive and Mid-days on the air. I have also served in marketing positions both in radio and for other media and was in advertising for a year as well.
Q: How long have you been a dj for Mix 103.7?
A: About 4 years.
Q: Why did you choose to work at 103.7?
A: When I got married my husband and I moved to Richmond. I had been off the air for a while and got back into radio at Cox radio in an advertising position. I then made my way back on the air eventually.
Q: What show on 103.7 do you usually do and what is it about?
A: The morning show; It’s about everything. We have a two person team. It’s “Mix in the Morning” currently with Fisher and myself. We talk about what’s going on in the world- male/female topics, pop, culture, what people are talking about, etc. Listeners play a large part of the show as call-ins to whatever we are talking about.
Q: Do you think that 103.7 is where you may continue to stay at?
A: Yes. I love my company and my station!
Q: Have you ever considered moving from radio to TV broadcast?
A: Not really. TV news would probably be too serious for me. I’ve done some TV with telethons etc. and commercials, but I like the radio side.
Q: What are the disadvantages of being a radio dj?
A: When you first get started you may tend to move around a lot. It has changed over the years. Some people may thing the hours I work (I have to be to work at 4:30 a.m.) would be a con, but I don’t.
Q: Most djs enjoy doing voice impersonations; what are your favorites?
A: Ha! You don’t want to hear any of mine.
Q: What do you feel makes you different from other local female djs?
A: Making people laugh is a big plus. It’s fun knowing your getting people moving in the morning. It’s very rewarding to do things for the community as well. This year we have just kicked off our second annual Feed Richmond campaign with the Central Virginia Food bank and sponsors. There is a huge need in our community and it feels good doing something about it! Examples like that are awesome!
Q: If you weren’t doing radio broadcasting, what do you think you would be doing?
A: I have been doing it for so long so not sure. I love Realestate; it’s a hobby. I guess it would be really cool to be the voice of a cartoon character; that would be a blast!
Q: Where do you see yourself in the next five to 10 years?
A: Wherever I am, I will be happily with my husband and doing what I do in my career! Waking people up in Richmond is what I love!