Matthew Carlson
Digital Media Production Student
Education
- Slippery Rock University — Fall 2015 – May 2019
- Major: Digital Media Production
- Overall GPA: 3.3
- Major GPA: 3.4
Experience
WTOV-9, Newscast Director — August 2019 – Present
- Code and directs daily newscasts and productions
- Became experienced with software such as Avid for video editing, and Photoshop for creating graphics for newscasts
- Operates Master Controls and monitored on-air broadcasts
- Camera and audio board operator for remote live events such as football games
- Maintains studio upkeep prior to broadcasts
NATPE Miami Conference — Intern (January 2019)
- Assisted in conference production and event management
- Monitored speaker discussion panels and ensured they ran smoothly
- Met with professionals in the industry in the field of digital media
B & J Coney Island — Project Manager (January 2019– May 2019)
- Created a project proposal for a local restaurant in order to increase
online following - Designed website wireframe and information architecture
- Built user-friendly website on Wix.com, and provided the business with their
own domain name and resources to continue updating the website
Lambda Pi Eta — February 2018 – Current
- Communications Honors Society
- Designed certificates and pamphlet for Advisory Board Reception
- “Chapter of the Year” at 2018 National Communication Association
CORE Street Team — September 2017 – May 2019
- Held training sessions with on-campus organizations on how to
use CORE, a website used across the university
Film Society — PR Manager (Fall 2016 – May 2019)
- Updated and posted on social media frequently
- Responsible for taking photos during various projects and video shoots
- Camera operator
National Broadcasting Society — Treasurer (Fall 2016 – May 2019)
- Community service — Campus clean up
- WSRU-TV Open House Event: Put on live broadcasts in front of Slippery Rock students
- Attended National Broadcasting Society Convention in Washington DC
- “Chapter of the Year” at 2019 NBS Convention
SRU Marching Pride — Electronics Coordinator (Fall 2015 – May 2019)
- Updated and posted on social media frequently, grew Facebook page over 250 likes in 3 months
- Took photos during performances and created videos for the Music Department
- Created flyers and posters for campaigns, fundraisers, and events
WSRU-TV — Vice President (August 2015 – May 2019)
- Co-producer of weekly news show “Around the Rock”
- Filmed and edited a variety of hard and soft news packages
- Assisted in managing social media pages with over 1500 followers
- Managed a 10 person crew for studio and field productions
Skills
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Videography
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Illustrator