Heather Riley recently attended the prestigious “Rising Through the Ranks” training program sponsored in part by RAB.
RAB is a not-for-profit organization that promotes growth in the radio business with Beth Mann of Edge Media Group serving on the Board of Directors. The training program was held August 20-22 in Nashville and featured numerous speakers and sessions to train women in the radio business. Riley describes the program which drew around 30 individuals to attend from across the nation.
click to download audioRiley explained there was an application process to be chosen to attend the program and a lot of competition for the available places in the class.
click to download audioShe shared that the purpose of the program was to encourage women in the radio industry.
She noted there were multiple days of information-filled sessions.
click to download audioRiley added the entire program was a life-changing experience.
click to download audioFor Riley, a personal highlight of the program was being able to obtain one goal on her bucket list.
click to download audioRiley has worked for the Edge Media Group for 8 years and moved to the Princeton office when they purchased WPKY. She has been recently named Team Leader for the WPKY station. Riley is extremely grateful to Beth Mann and the Edge Media Group for this life-changing training experience.