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Fairfax Background InfoLocated in the state of Virginia approximately 20 miles southwest of Washington D.C.Population of 24,483.Home to the largest public institution in Virginia, George Mason University.69.6% White, 4.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 15.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4% from two or more races.

Washington D.C. Background InfoFounded on July 16, 1790 and was established by the U.S. Constitution to serve as the nations capital.It is considered a federal district and is not a city or a state.Located between Virginia and Maryland on the Potomac River.68 square miles. The city is divided into four quadrants, Northwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast. Population of 658,893.49.5% African American, 43.4% White, 3.9%Asian, and 0.7% Native American Indian, Alaskan, Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander. There were an estimated 81,734 immigrants living in Washington D.C. as of 2010.Majority of the immigrants come from El Salvador, Vietnam, and Ethiopia.

Information About Our StationWQBT- 97.7 FM THE BEAT, Fairfax-Washington DC.The DMVs #1 for Blazing Hip Hop & Todays R&BLocated in the 7th largest radio market in the U.S. Format: Urban Contemporary Target Audience: African American Females 18-25 Transmitter: 50,000 Watts, Non-Directional, Location: Rosslyn, Arlington, VANaming Rights: Chick Fil A StudiosCompetition: 93.9 WKYS-Radio One-Urban Contemporary, 95.5 WPGC-CBS Radio-Rhythmic Contemporary, HOT 99.5-iHeartMedia-Contemporary Hit Radio

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DW in the MorningAfternoons with RamiroDJ Pacos Picks

Time Tunnel (Classic Soul)Dru HillDiana RossLuther Vandross

Weekends With The Breakfast Club-Syndicated NationallyDMV Showcase-Up and coming rising artistsDJ PACO

Location Of WQBTRenting an office building at Eaton Place-10400 Eaton Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030.2,528square feet.Rental Rate: $4,529.33a monthLease Term: 10 Years.400 Parking Spaces. 9 offices, conference room, kitchen, on-air studio, 2 production studios.Departments- Promotions/Marketing, Programming, Production, and Sales.

Now Playing On The Beat 97.7 FM 679 by Fetty Wap ft. Remy BoyzDW in the Morning w/ Cipha Sounds & Sunni in the City8:38AMThe HillsThe Weeknd8:34AMHereAlessia Cara8:21AMAntidoteTravis Scott8:17AMHotline BlingDrake8:12AMDontBryson Tiller8:07AMWorth ItFifth Harmony ft. Kid Ink8:04AMPlanesJeremih ft. J Cole7:52AMClassic ManJidenna ft. Roman GianArthur

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Yearly SalariesGM Salary-$100,000Albie Dee-Program Director/Music Director $60,000Engineer $55,000Production Director $40,000Promotions Director $40,000Director of Digital Sales $60,000 Sales Director $55,000Sales $35,000 a year. Get 25% commission for what they sell. Traffic Director $70,000DJs/Part-Time Producers (13 DJs Total, Plus 2 Subs) $600,000 Total/Pay Varies on DJOperating Expenses (Lights/Equipment/Other Expenses) $3 MillionTransmitter Rent Space $10,000 a month Total Gross Income $9 Million a Year

Contact InformationRequest Line-(202) 432-WQBTWebsite- 977THEBEATDC.COM

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