30 Under 30 Winner Profiles: Ryan Zimmerman
Written Jun. 2, 2007 by Edison in 30 Under 30 2007 with 0 Comments
Name
Ryan Zimmerman
Current Title/Position/Company
Operations Manager - 100.3 The Bear, 104.9 EZ Rock, The Team 1260 - Standard Radio Inc.
How did you get your start in radio?
Swing announcer in Lloydminster Alberta, Canada
What are your career goals?
To be a General Manager in a Major Market and own my own station.
What do you enjoy most about your work?
The amazing people I am surrounded by and the "high" you get from seeing a huge promotion or event come together and blow everyone away.
What are the biggest challenges ahead for radio, from your perspective?
Technology. Ensuring that we ALWAYS remain relevant - especially to the next generation.
What have you learned that you would most like to pass on to your fellow under-thirty-somethings?
To listen more than you talk - the people above you corporately, as well as consultants, VP's, etc. are there for a reason - listen to them and LEARN. Always remain humble. It's ok to make mistakes, provided they are coming from the right place. Surround yourself with good/positive people ALWAYS.
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