Peter K. O'Connell - Radio Imaging Voice Talent for Catholic Radio Stations

The Voice for Your Catholic Radio Station

Catholic Radio Imaging Voice Talent Peter K. O'Connell
*** 2019 & 2022 EWTN CRYSTAL MICROPHONE AWARD WINNER ***

Catholic radio has a unique mission, and its imaging should sound like it understands that mission: reverent without always sounding solemn, authoritative without sounding distant, and warm without becoming overly casual.

I've worked professionally in broadcasting and voiceover for more than 40 years, including radio imaging for Catholic stations in multiple U.S. markets and programming, production and announcing for Catholic 540-AM Divine Mercy Radio/WETC-AM in Raleigh, North Carolina.

My Catholic radio imaging work has twice received national recognition from the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network. I wrote, voiced and produced the 2019 Crystal Microphone winner for Best Radio Station Promo and the 2022 Crystal Microphone winner for Best Top of the Hour ID, selected from EWTN's network of 375 Catholic radio affiliates.

That experience gives me an understanding of Catholic radio from both sides of the microphone. A station ID, parish announcement, program promo and pledge drive each have a different job and deserve the right delivery.

The voice should serve the message, not compete with it.

Catholic Radio Imaging Voiceover

• Station IDs and legal IDs
• Program promos
• Parish and community announcements
• Pledge drive and fundraising messages
• Catholic event promotions
• Special programming
• Station branding and imaging

My job is to give your Catholic radio station a clear, consistent and professional voice that serves its mission and connects with its listeners.

FAQ: Catholic Radio Imaging Voiceover

Q: What is Catholic radio imaging?

A: Catholic radio imaging is the recorded audio that identifies and promotes a Catholic radio station throughout the broadcast day. It can include station IDs, program promos, parish and community announcements, pledge drive messages and special programming.

Q: What makes Catholic radio imaging different from general radio imaging?

A: The fundamentals of good radio imaging are the same, but the delivery needs to fit the station's Catholic mission and audience. Depending on the message, that might mean sounding warm, authoritative, celebratory or reverent without allowing the performance to overshadow the message.

Q: What types of Catholic radio imaging can you record?

A: I record station IDs and legal IDs, program promos, parish and community announcements, pledge drive and fundraising messages, Catholic event promotions, special programming and other station imaging.

Q: Can you provide ongoing imaging for a Catholic radio station?

A: Yes. I can provide individual projects or ongoing imaging throughout the year, helping your station maintain a consistent professional voice as programs, promotions, events and fundraising needs change.

Q: Can Catholic radio stations direct recording sessions remotely?

A: Absolutely. I'm available for live-directed sessions via Source-Connect, Zoom, Teams or phone patch. Or send me the scripts and direction and I'll take it from there.

Give Your Catholic Radio Station a Voice of Its Own

If you need professional Catholic radio imaging from someone who understands both radio production and Catholic broadcasting, let's talk.

Contact me here or call 716-572-1800 or 919-283-1516.