Chris ("Owen") Baggs
Nashville
Summary
Creative professional with a proven track record in the country music industry. Well known for a creative analytical approach for identifying industry trends and then consistently delivering impactful results. Collaborative team player with focus on achieving success while adapting to the evolving music-market.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director/A&R
Cornman Music
03.2024 - Current
- Select and successfully pitch songs to labels, managers, and artists
- Work with songwriters and artists to provide creative music direction and song feedback
- Manage, book, and organize in-house staff writer’s calendars and schedules
Assistant Brand Manager
Townsquare Media
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Assistant digital managing editor/manages talent for digital execution
- Executes live talk-overs for on-air broadcast/records shows (Mon-Fri, 12-5 am)
- Selects current promoted country singles and manages segment for the 'Nine O’clock News'
- Works with social media daily, both articles and country music/charts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.)
- Works with record label reps and managers for on-air interviews
Content Creator/On-Air Personality(Chris “Owen”)
Townsquare Media
02.2018 - 02.2024
- Write multiple daily articles for all five cluster websites and help manage digital aspects
- Fill-in for overnight, syndicated country show 'The 3rd Shift' on Townsquare Media country stations
- Record spots and works with radio clients
- Edit audio for both on-air shows and 'Nine O’clock News' segments
Sports Show Host
WBNY 91.3 FM Radio
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Neutral Ice Host: Mondays 8 to 9 PM
- Podcast Host
- Color Commentary and Play-by-Play for Buffalo State Woman’s and Men’s Hockey
Education
BA - Communications/Journalism
Buffalo State SUNY
Buffalo, New York01.2018
AS - Communication Science
Erie Community College
Orchard Park, New York01.2016
Skills
- Creative team leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Concept development
- Unique social media influencer
- Marketing communications
- Brand messaging
Timeline
Creative Director/A&R
Cornman Music
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Brand Manager
Townsquare Media
07.2023 - 02.2024
Content Creator/On-Air Personality(Chris “Owen”)
Townsquare Media
02.2018 - 02.2024
Sports Show Host
WBNY 91.3 FM Radio
09.2016 - 05.2018
AS - Communication Science
Erie Community College
BA - Communications/Journalism
Buffalo State SUNY
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