Radio & Journalism - Marianne Mettes

Through her performance background, Marianne brings a personable and unique presentation style to her on-air radio presence. She has a natural flair and is highly technically skilled in digital editing and production. Her vast variety of experience allows her to work on almost any project or platform.

Qualifications:

• Graduate Diploma

  Australian Film, TV and Radio School (AFTRS), 2009

  Specialisation in: Announcing & Presentation, Current Affairs, Production, Digital Radio, Writing for Radio, Voice-Over, Features, Interviews & Podcasts and Music Directing.

• Pro-Tools 101 Certificate

  Australian Film, TV and Radio School (AFTRS), 2009

  Official certification of industry standard studio sound production software

• Bachelor of Fine Art - Visual Art (Intermedia)

  Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 2004

  Double major in digital arts and songwriting/production, with a minor in film & TV.

Experience:

• Casual Producer

  Triple J Radio, ABC, Sydney, 2009-present

  Fills various roles on a casual/contract basis including: Music Programs Producer, Voice Over Artist, Music News Producer, Podcast Producer and has created web-content and administered the social media platforms.

• Casual Producer

  ABC 666, Canberra, ACT 2008-present

  Filled various producer roles including programs producer for Breakfast, Mornings, Lunch and drive and live-cross field reporting.

• Voice Over Artist

  TVS, Sydney, 2009

  Provided voice overs for various commercials and promos from home-studio.

• Podcast Producer

  Triple J Radio, ABC, Sydney, 2010

  Worked as Podcast Producer for Triple J for a 2-months contract.

• Voice Over Artist

  Australian Film, TV and Radio School (AFTRS), Sydney 2009

  For 3D animation short-film “Green Teddy”.

• Radio Presenter

  2XX Community Radio 98.3FM, Canberra, ACT, 2007-2009

  Presenter, Producer, Music Director and Promo Producer for two popular prime-time weekly shows: Friday's “Sunset” and Saturday's “OZ Music Show”.

• J Arts Reporter

  Triple J radio & theprogram.net.au, ACT & NSW 2007

  Producer, presenter and editor for weekly interview audio packages to be aired nationally on Triple J Radio, accompanied with written feature stories on national arts website.

• Music reporter/journalist

  Fly - The Canberra Times Canberra, ACT 2008-2010

  BMA - street-press Canberra, ACT 2008-2010

  www.fasterlouder.com.au Canberra, ACT 2006-2010

  www.thedwarf.com.au - national, 2007

  'A Fine Line', Tasmian Street Press publication, 2007

  Interviewed touring bands and reviewed events and CDs.

• PR/publishing assistant

  Canberra Arts Marketing, Canberra, ACT 2008

  Short-term contract publishing and promoting events, such as The National Folk Festival.

• Corporate Video Producer

  Freelance, Brisbane, QLD 2003-2007

  Producer/director/editor for various productions for schools, non-profit organisations, community and independent groups and the Brisbane City Council.

• Photographer

  Santa's Photo Factory, Canberra, ACT 2006

  Children's photographer at Myer's Santaland.

• Workshop trainer/facilitator

  SpeakOut, Brisbane, 2005-2006

  Facilitated specialised workshops in educational software for children.

• Corporate Video Producer

  Speak Out Ltd., Brisbane, QLD 2005-2006

  Writing, filming, directing, editing, producing & promoting videos for local small businesses.

• Sound Assistant, Boom Operator & Graphic Designer

  Freelance Brisbane, QLD 2006

  Worked on film sets and behind the scenes of various short and feature films, including the independent feature film production “All My Friends are Laving Brisbane”.

• Community Radio Intern

  4ZZZ Community Radio Fortitude Valley, QLD 2001

  Worked on-air and in admin and learnt skills in promo-editing and voice-overs.