James 'Nelson James' Butler
On-Air Personality & Board Operator
📍 Greater Nashville / Middle Tennessee Area (La Vergne, TN)
Dependable. Precise. Ready for part-time night, weekend, and syndicated board operations.
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Studio Operations
Live board operation, format clock execution, commercial spot placement, and call-in screening.
Automation & Feeds
Direct experience managing automation principles, tape systems, and synchronized remote network feeds.
Reliability & Compliance
Strict adherence to FCC regulations, emergency troubleshooting, absolute punctuality, and facility security.
Broadcast Work History
Head Board Operator & Production Specialist (Full-Time Days)
Directed the live control board for high-profile morning News blocks and the live Ruth Ann Leach Talk Show. Handled real-time call screening and heavy commercial production workflows.
Night Shift Operator / Live On-Air Talent
Managed overnight facility operations, monitoring automated tape systems and ensuring clean transitions. Delivered live on-air shifts with tight format execution.
Volunteer On-Air Personality (Third Shift)
Anchored late-night alternative blocks, handling live listener phone requests and tracking transmitter logs.
Guest DJ Appearances
Delivered curated rock sets and localized on-air banter as a featured market guest host.
Live On-Air Talent (Morning & Evening Drive)
Hosted high-energy drive-time music and local news updates while simultaneously running live studio engineering.
Live On-Air Talent (Morning & Evening Drive)
Hosted high-energy drive-time music and local news updates and commercial production workflows.
Connect with James
Available for immediate part-time schedule additions, holiday tracking, or emergency shift coverage.