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- Next-Gen Engineers: Zachary Neace of Game Creek Video
Radio World is proud to introduce a new series of stories that profile the next generation of radio and broadcast engineers. “Next-Gen Engineers” looks to raise awareness of the broadcast engineering profession for young people, shine a light on the new talent entering the workforce and hear fresh takes on the future of the industry. Have an engineer to nominate for this series? Email us at radioworld@futurenet.com. Neace with one of his mentors, Erik Coasta, after successfully restoring a WKU Public Media transmitter during the Kentucky floods of 2022. Zachary Neace has always been interested in technology; but it was broadcasting, in particular, that drew his attention from a young age. “I didn’t realize it until college, but looking back at elementary school, I was basically the student video engineer for our morning broadcast,” Neace told Radio World. “From there, I always had some involvement in broadcasting, whether volunteering at local nonprofits to operate their audio boards or shadowing a local radio station to see how they operate.” Today, at 28, Neace works as a broadcast engineer for Game Creek Video, a U.S. company that supplies mobile television production trucks and technical crews for major live broadcasts. Although Neace currently works in TV broadcasting, he is no stranger to the world of radio. After graduating from Western Kentucky University in 2019, five years later Neace found himself back at his alma mater working as a radio engineer for WKU Public Media, an NPR and PBS affiliate owned by the university. “I have always loved public media in all its facets and deeply believe in its mission to serve the community,” said Neace. “Traveling to the rural transmitters located in our market allowed me to see firsthand the impact they have on small communities.” We caught up with Neace via email to learn more about his most memorable radio experiences, his future aspirations and how peers his age view the industry. Radio World: How did you get interested in radio? Where did you get your start? Zach Neace: I went to college at Western Kentucky University for a degree in broadcasting with a focus in video technology. One of the first things I did when I got to campus was swing by WKU Public Media to put in a volunteer form. From there, I started working primarily on television productions, filming local content for college sports and shows such as… [TheTopNews] Read More.22 hours ago - The (Still) Necessary Aura Of The On-Air Studio
It is a funny thing, seeing places you worked at go up for sale. Not the stations themselves – but all of the studio buildings. All of the memories come flooding back – the smell of the studio, the carpet, and the coworkers that made going into the station a joy and not a chore. [TheTopNews] Read More.22 hours ago - Spotify adds controls of Taste Profile
Streaming music giant Spotify naturally profiles the tastes of its users, using its understanding of a user’s taste to create personalized playlists. Now Spotify is asking for help. Continue Reading → [TheTopNews] Read More.22 hours ago - Liberty DeWig Returns To WRAY
Princeton Broadcasting Company Country 98.1 WRAY-FM and 1250 WRAY/94.3 W232DP Princeton IN has named Liberty DeWig as its new morning host. [TheTopNews] Read More.24 hours ago - 92.5 XTU Sets Dolly Parton Day for September 25
WXTU-FM (92.5 XTU) in Philadelphia will celebrate the music and legacy of Dolly Parton with "Dolly Parton Day" on Friday, September 25. The date, 9/25, was selected as a nod to Parton's signature hit "9 to 5." Throughout the day, the Beasley Media Group country outlet will spotlight [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago - Longtime FCC Engineer Larry Olson Dies at 86
Larry Olson. Credit: Olson family Larry Olson, who worked for 63 years at the Federal Communications Commission, died Sept. 16 at the age of 86. Olson retired in March 2025 from the FCC’s Office of International Affairs. In addition to his time as the office’s assistant chief, he also served as an electronics engineer and international negotiator. According to his obituary, his tenure at the commission included leading its AM rulemaking. In the 1960s, he designed a directional antenna for the Voice of America to beam programming to Cuba. Throughout his career, Olson served as International Telecommunication Union vice chair for several study groups and sat on its special committee, the obituary reads. He also participated in President Clinton’s Far East initiative, meeting with officials from Jordan, Israel and Egypt to establish frameworks for joint mobile frequency usage. Additionally, Olson led U.S. delegations to meetings of CITEL, the ITU and the U.S.–Canada Radio Technical Liaison Committee. “Despite his notable professional accomplishments, he considered his most outstanding achievement to be the relationship he enjoyed with his family,” his obituary stated. Funeral services will take place Thursday at Raymond Funeral Service in La Plata, Md. Visitation begins at 1 p.m., followed by a service at 3 p.m. Comment on this or any article. Email radioworld@futurenet.com. The post Longtime FCC Engineer Larry Olson Dies at 86 appeared first on Radio World. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
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