Christopher B. Allen Phone: (406) 207-2829
christopherallenaudio@gmail.com
thisischristopherallen.squarespace.com
AUDIO PRODUCER/REPORTER NEWS
ART
MUSIC
CULTURE
LIFESTYLE
EDUCATION
Tech Knowledge
- Devoted to telling news, music, art, and lifestyle stories with an ear for editing and pacing in a deadline-driven environment.
Adobe Software (Audition, Bridge, & Photoshop)
- Detail-oriented audio editor who listens, meticulously checks for accuracy and ensures content meets technical standards.
Marantz Digital Recorders Nikon D7000 & D200 iOS Voice Memos
Professional Experience Games & Learning – New York, N.Y. Contributing Editor/Freelancer 2015 – present - Pitch, research, and report stories covering the educational games market, with a focus on independent game developers, and impact on educators.
Google Drive Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)
- Utilize national education experts, researchers, and developers of apps/software for iOS, Android, and global learning platforms like Edmodo. - Write smart and accessible copy, with audio, for digital publication on the site and social media.
Final Cut Pro Audacity Windows & Mac OS Platforms
Key Skills Working Under Deadline
Montana Public Radio – Missoula, Mont. News Anchor/Arts & Culture Reporter 2014 - 2015 - Reported, wrote and produced daily stories and audio packages for broadcast on Montana Evening Edition, arts and culture programming, and the web, while engaging the public with Facebook and Twitter posts. - Pitched, wrote and produced news wraps and features for NPR’s All Things Considered and National Native News.
Field Reporting
- Edited, organized, and read news, with produced audio packages and clips, live on-the-air as newscast anchor.
Audio Editing & Production
- Acted as interim news director for Montana Evening Edition during a temporary staffing shortage, and covered national breaking political news.
Basic Photojournalism
KBGA 89.9 FM - Missoula, Mont. Feature Reporter, 2013 - 2014
Copy Editing Research & FactChecking
- 1st Place – Hearst Journalism Awards – Radio Broadcast News
Education Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University of Montana, 2014