Thorough knowledge of classical, popular and experimental music
Writing and script editing
Audio editing in multiple DAWs
Inventive approach to music programming
Studio technician tasks
Matthew Parsons
Radio Producer, Writer
Summary
Award-winning storyteller with varied expertise and a strong personal voice. Wide-ranging experience in talk radio, music radio and podcasting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Producer, Classical Music
CBC Radio
01.2023 - Current
- Programming music
- Overseeing a collaborative writing process
- Directing voice tracking sessions
- Booking and producing interviews
- Directing and teching live broadcasts
- Contact: Paolo Pietropaolo - paolomario@gmail.com
Associate Producer, Various Shows
CBC Radio
06.2014 - 01.2023
- Booking and interviewing guests for broadcast
- Writing and editing scripts
- Operating sound boards for live and pre-recorded radio
- Editing and mixing audio
- Guest hosting live radio
- Contact: Sheryl MacKay - sheryl.mackay@cbc.ca
Podcast Host/Producer
Ghost Echoes, Consequence of Sound
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Research, scriptwriting and hosting
- Sound design and composing original music
- Contact: Michael Roffman - michaelroffman@gmail.com
Education
Master of Journalism -
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC 09.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Music - Trumpet Performance
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB 09.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Accomplishments
- Silver medal, New York Festivals Radio Awards (awarded to the CBC Music program In Concert)
- Webster Award for Feature/Enterprise Reporting (awarded to the CBC podcast SOLD!)
Timeline
Producer, Classical Music
CBC Radio
01.2023 - Current
Podcast Host/Producer
Ghost Echoes, Consequence of Sound
02.2020 - 07.2020
Associate Producer, Various Shows
CBC Radio
06.2014 - 01.2023
Master of Journalism -
University of British Columbia
09.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Music - Trumpet Performance
University of Alberta
09.2008 - 05.2012