A familiar voice in Westman: Mike Lamb, Media Production, class of '11

Catch up with Media Production alumnus, Mike Lamb

If you tune in to 96.1 BOB FM anytime between 6 and 10 a.m. every week day morning, you’re likely to know the voice of ACC Media Production (now Interactive Media Arts) class of ’11 alumnus, Mike Lamb.

The combination of his love for music and having a parent in the industry for 36 years (Lamb’s dad, Barry, is a News Reporter for Golden West Radio) made it an easy decision for Lamb to pursue a career in the media industry. Immediately after graduating from high school in his hometown of Boissevain, he began his studies at ACC.

“I was attracted to the Media Production program because of how much it offered,” said Lamb.

“The program was amazing; I had a chance to study video, editing, photography, journalism, radio, and more. The chance to try so many things is what stood out to me the most. It became very clear from the first moment I stepped into the CJ 106 radio studio that I wanted to be in radio.”

He considers himself to be very lucky, having landed a job at the Westman radio station while he was still in college. And he’s been working his way up ever since! His official title now is Morning Show Host/Assistant Music Director. Along with being a radio DJ, he handles the music scheduling responsibilities for the station.

Being a natural people person, he considers himself fortunate to be able to connect with the Westman community through his role at the station. “A big part of my job is to be in the community on a weekly basis and I’m almost constantly involved with local events and fundraisers,” said Lamb, “I enjoy working with so many different organizations, whether it’s participating in, or promoting their initiatives.”

And if you ask him about a career highlight so far, it happened just recently. “During a phone interview, none other than the amazing Red Green, personally told me to keep my stick on the ice!”

He considers this great advice and would add to it, for anyone who may have similar aspirations as he, to go for it and not hesitate.

“I get to have fun and genuinely enjoy my job every day!”