On-Air Talent & Production

My radio career began in my teens at Z1077, a small-market station where I rose from part-time receptionist to Music Director and Morning Show Host. I gained experience in nearly every facet of radio, from on-air content creation and commercial production to traffic management, copywriting, and FCC compliance. I thrived on connecting with listeners through on-the-street interviews and community engagement.

This experience ignited my passion for marketing and audience connection, which naturally transitioned into graphic design.  Both fields require understanding consumer needs and translating them into creative solutions.

During the pandemic, I created and produced an on-air graduation ceremony for the class of 2020, complete with a pre-party featuring senior interviews and guest DJs, and sponsorship packages for local businesses.  The community contributed shout-out messages, and the event (also livestreamed on Facebook) generated revenue and positive publicity for the station, with participation from all three local high schools and a subsequent request from the local college.

I regularly proposed and implemented new ideas at the radio station, and I’m grateful for the owners’ support and the creative freedom they provided.

Scope of Work: Produce afternoon drive show
Skills Required: Project management, audio production, show hosting, board operation, back-timing, listener interaction
Software Used: Adobe Adobe Audition, Selector

Theatre 29 Halloween Haunt
Written, voiced and produced by Jessica Mendoza

Town of Yucca Valley Film Festival
Voiced by Jessica Mendoza

Yucca Valley High School On-Air Graduation Pre-Party
Concept and hosted by Jessica Mendoza