Matthew Hancock Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Oversees Zetta programming and automation for all four CPR services & outlying signals.• Creates daily production elements such as show promos & maintains these rotating elements within automation.• Executes, plans & manages all programming changes scheduled & emergent, such as breaking news, election coverage, etc. • Responsible for loading new programs into automation weekly and archiving materials such as evergreen content, fundraising materials, & generic promotional voicing elements. • Actively Monitors all CPR services for various types of playback continuity.• Offers remote / on-site studio assistance, as well as programming, playback & production support to entire CPR staff. • On Call TOC Specialists act as first responders for off air situations 24/7.• Coordinates with IT & Engineering to ensure a number of machines are maintained & operating optimally including but not limited to - sequencing & playback servers, content database, automation services, satellite decoders, audio codecs, & more.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Led daily operations for the Technical Operations Center, ensuring seamless broadcast support and rapid troubleshooting to maintain uninterrupted programming. • Developed and implemented technical protocols and workflow optimizations, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime during critical broadcast hours. • Trained and supervised a team of technical specialists, providing guidance on best practices, equipment handling, and problem resolution. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including programming and engineering, to manage technical requirements for live events and special broadcasts. • Analyzed and reported on technical performance metrics, recommending strategic improvements to strengthen broadcast reliability and quality.

• Coordinates with various producers to help transition of files from script & draft stages to final mix ready for distribution. • Edits & mixes all varieties of audio from studio quality interviews to tape acts, archival audio, web audio, commissioned music & more.• Creates series specific & episodic promotional materials for podcasts.• Provides a unique perspective rooted solely in audio content production.• Creates alternative mixes for broadcast using knowledge of Broadcast clock formats & audio formatting requirements.• Executes all audio edits well within deadlines to allow for optimal production workflow. Edits and adjusts music timing to create seamless transitions. • Masters content for distribution & broadcast standards, ensuring the maximum listenability across platforms. Utilizes high level of understanding in signal metering / processing.

• Works alongside producer to complete podcast episodes from scripts & rough mix to final distribution.• Utilizes advanced noise reduction techniques to establish clean baseline for audio actualities. • Assisting team in establishing the core sound of the program in it's early stages.

• Composed original music and developed soundscapes to enhance narrative tone, maintaining alignment with the documentary’s themes. • Edited, mixed, and mastered dialogue and sound effects for clear, immersive storytelling that adhered to broadcast quality standards. • Collaborated with producers to plan and execute a structured post-production workflow, ensuring on-time project milestones and content consistency. • Managed and organized project files, including audio assets and session backups, to streamline revisions and uphold file integrity across production stages. • Implemented precise audio mixing techniques to balance spoken content and musical elements, creating an engaging and impactful listening experience.

• Develops episodes from scratch demos to draft mixes & into finalized mixes ready for distribution. Meeting industry standard loudness values at delivery as well as providing a dynamic, modern, polished sound.• Meets with the production team regularly to discuss feedback from focus groups, editors, producers & more. Provides technical feedback & guidance as necessary. • Executes all audio edits well within deadlines to allow for optimal production workflow. Edits and adjusts music timing to create seamless transitions. • Creates and maintains running library / backups of all audio including draft mixes & stems for each episode & scored music sessions / pieces. • Edits & mixes all varieties of audio from studio quality interviews to tape acts, archival audio, web audio, commissioned music & more.• Creates series specific & episodic promotional materials for podcasts.• Provides a unique perspective rooted solely in audio content production.• Utilizes scoring tools such as Spitfire Albion, Native Instruments Kontakt libraries, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, & much more to score unique musical elements.• Creates alternative mixes for broadcast using knowledge of Broadcast clock formats & audio formatting requirements.

Produced 7 episodes for WBHM's Deliberate Indifference podcast receiving a national Murrow Award in small market radio.• Creates music beds, transitions, & stingers in coordination with production scripts to provide uniquely identifiable sounds for a Podcast brand.• Develops episodes from scratch demos to draft mixes & into finalized mixes ready for distribution. Meeting industry standard loudness values at delivery as well as providing a dynamic, modern, polished sound.• Meets with the production team weekly to discuss feedback from focus groups, editors, producers & more. Provides technical feedback & guidance as necessary. • Executes all audio edits well within deadlines to allow for optimal production workflow. Edits and adjusts music timing to create seamless transitions. • Creates and maintains running library / backups of all audio including draft mixes & stems for each episode & scored music sessions / pieces. • Edits & mixes all varieties of audio from studio quality interviews to tape acts, archival audio, web audio, commissioned music & more.• Creates series specific & episodic promotional materials for podcasts.• Provides a unique perspective rooted solely in audio content production.• Utilizes scoring tools such as Spitfire Albion, Native Instruments Kontakt libraries, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, & much more to score unique musical elements.• Creates alternative mixes for broadcast using knowledge of Broadcast clock formats & audio formatting requirements.https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1100064032/deliberate-indifference

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Plans & engineers recording sessions for on-site staff & guests with NPR stations nationally using ISDN, Zip-1, Comrex NX 1, & Comrex Opal for off-site communication. • Creates, edits & maintains all on air logs in cooperation with chief engineer & program director. • Responsible for all weekend automation - shows, breaks & promos. • Go-to audio editor on staff. Proficient in Logic Pro X & Pro Tools, using a host of plug-ins like izotope & waves VST’s to ensure delivery of pristine audio at every stage.• Trains staff to be effective and efficient with not only new equipment and processes, but improves upon existing studio & remote workflows. • Creates & maintains documentation on new & existing systems.• Currently scoring & editing an original podcast for WBHM utilizing original sound design, mixing & mastering experience.

• Utilizes tools & advanced methods such as Izotope RX 8 suite to remove room noise, codec coloring, & unwanted digital artifacts to achieve maximum listenability.• Edits, produces, & formats original Facebook live broadcast events into podcast formatted episodes, ready for distribution. • Makes thoughtful editing & scripting suggestions to the production team through the production process.• Creates new vocal syllables using advance replacement and fade methods in instances where original dialogue is inaudible.• Makes decisive content edits with original recordings to maintain format continuity.https://alabamahumanities.org/program/why-it-matters/

Greater Atlanta Area

• Managing and installing elaborate audio, video, lighting & power connections and components. • Assisting touring stadium shows with audio, visual & carpentry components ensuring timely and efficient assembly.• Working with modern audio & lighting components, dmx consoles, mixers, and LED displays with precise execution.