Matt Barker

Matt Barker

Morning Director/Producer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Pilot at Blackhawk Aviation

  • Education

    • Radford University

      2001 - 2003
      B.S. Media Studies, Summa Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Rugby, ROC-TV, Tartan Newspaper

  • Experience

    • Roark Media

      Jun 1998 - Aug 2001
      Morning Director/Producer

      Director/TD of morning news and talk shows.

    • Freelance

      Sept 1998 - now
      Media Production Professional

      Clients have included CMT, E!, BBC, UPN, NASCAR, WWE, Virginia Tech, ESPN, Gospel Music Channel, Third Day, Jeremy Camp, Honda, Tractor Supply Co., AIG, CNN, NewsChannel5 (WVTF-Nashville)

    • RU TV/Radio Services

      Jan 2002 - Aug 2003
      Multimedia Shooter/Editor

      Produced/shot/cut TV spots and promos.Shot/cut "alternative" media campaigns.

    • UPN

      Apr 2003 - Nov 2003
      Director/TD, Master Control Operator

      Director and TD for live broadcasts from EFP truck.Oversaw satellite operationsMaster Control Operator

    • Media General

      Sept 2003 - May 2004
      Creative Producer

      Produced special programing, commercials and TV show promos.Shot/cut local commercials2D/3D graphic artist

    • Young Broadcasting

      Jan 2006 - Apr 2008
      Creative Photographer/Editor

      Produced local & regional TV commercials

    • Army National Guard

      Apr 2008 - Feb 2011
      Shoot/Cut/Direct Contractor

      Traveled the U.S. making short films and music videos for the Army National Guard, including marketing campaigns featuring NASCAR/Dale Jr., INDY Racing, AMA motorcycle racing, Kart Racing, FLW Fishing, Kid Rock, 3 Doors Down and many others.

    • Blackhawk Cinema

      Nov 2012 - now
      Chief Technology Officer & Chief Pilot

      Engineering and applying new technologies for implementation in the TV and motion picture industry

    • Blackhawk Aviation

      Mar 2018 - now
      Chief Pilot
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Rider Coach

      Motorcycle Safety Foundation
      Jan 2006