MATTHEW J.

BENNETT
325 Nature Dr. Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
609-217-5027

EDUCATION
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
Bachelor of Arts Communication Arts May 2014
Major Concentration: Media Production
Minor: Psychology
Major GPA: 3.5/4 Cumulative GPA: 3.26/4

MEDIA PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Internship: Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (Jan-May 2014)
Maintained event schedules for 6 station websites
Drove traffic to station websites through the use of social media
Set up for and participated in weekend remote broadcasts
Assisted Whiskey and Randy in the Morning crew and occasionally
participated in on-air discussions

Military and Veterans Affairs Reporting for Specialized Reporting for TV & Web
course
Shot, scripted and editing news package length field reports
Worked closely as a team to cover themed news events
Went to different locations (VFWs, American Legion Posts, Armorys,
etc.) to find military personnel who were willing to speak and
interview with us about their experiences.
Extensive knowledge of non-linear editing software (Avid)
Producer for Delmarva Salutes, a television program spotlighted
military and veterans affairs. The show aired on Salisburys public
access channel and the campuss television channel.
Created and maintained a blog focusing on current military news,
issues, and events.
Magazine-style Story Producer
Produced a long-form news piece on the Sea Gull Century Bicycle Ride
and its impact on the local economy.
Produced a 5-minute public affairs interview segment for the
campuss television channel.
Related Technical Expertise
Working knowledge of ProTools to record, edit, and further
manipulate audio.
Produced a radio news piece that focused on reforming ex-convicts.
Recorded and produced a song (Vocals and Piano) as a final project.