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If you haven’t figured out by now, you’re at a webpage on the Internet for R.J. Schmidt; that’s me. I’m a Robert Morris University graduate, amateur photographer, and I know the difference between a disk and a disc.
After taking advantage of some awesome opportunities while enrolled at RMU I started working for CBS Radio Pittsburgh the summer before my Junior year of college. I worked my way from a simple promotions intern to in-studio board operator to on-site remote engineer. Over the course of four and a half years I was able to participate in hundreds of live broadcasts, lead thousands of sales promotion events, and work with some amazing people.
In October of 2009 I branched out to a brand ambassador position with Zipcar Pittsburgh - serving as one of the only face to face contacts that current and potential members would ever encounter for the car sharing business. I had a lot of fun talking to people on the streets of Pittsburgh neighborhoods and trying to help them with their transportation needs.
At the end of 2010 I left my position with Zipcar to start my current job with Sinclair Broadcast Group which is WPGH FOX 53 and WPMY My Pittsburgh TV here in town. As a Local Sales Assistant I help create compelling sales presentations, provide analytics to a team of four managers and over a dozen account executives, manage client accounts and digital offerings for the stations.
Along the way I have been fortunate enough to pepper my work experience with freelance jobs and special event trips which help round out my media experiences.
Thanks for stopping by, feel free to contact me about anything that you like, hate, have mixed feelings about, left a bad taste in your mouth, made your day, or just with questions.