MATT PETERSON

(480) 268-3142 | peter343@mail.chapman.edu

E​DUCATION
Chapman University, ​Orange, CA May 2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Broadcast Journalism and Documentary Film
Minor in Communication and Leadership Studies

N​EWS AND ​E​NTERTAINMENT​ I​NDUSTRY ​E​XPERIENCE

FoodBeast​,​ ​Santa Ana, CA ​May - September 2018
Video Production Intern
Foodbeast is a multi-platform food news and entertainment resource that reaches over 10 million people monthly across
written, video and social channels.
● Produce, shoot, and edit engaging and entertaining food experiences, newsworthy foods, and other food-related videos
for all the Foodbeast social channels.
● Assist in researching content for the production team, scheduling video segments, and ideate new content in daily
meetings.

Chapman News, ​Orange. CA ​ August - May 2018

Anchor, Reporter
A multimedia journalist for Orange County’s live news broadcast Chapman News: Airing on Channel 6 which reaches the entire
Los Angeles and Southern California market.
● Shoot and edit weekly news packages from local to breaking news.
● Organized weekly live shots with local businesses

A. Smith & Co. Productions, ​Burbank, CA ​May-August 2017

Development Intern
A. Smith & Co-Productions is one of the largest production companies in America, producing over 175 television shows for more
than 47 networks.
● Assisted with research, drafting treatments, preparing pitch materials, and participated in weekly internal development
meetings, as well as attended pitch meetings from outside producers.
● Supported the casting department in research, outreach, fliers, sizzles, and scheduling interviews.

Seacrest Studios at CHOC Children’s Hospital, ​Orange, CA February - May 2016

Radio and Television Intern
The Ryan Seacrest Foundations Seacrest Studios is an in-house multimedia broadcast center, at Children’s Hospital of Orange
County
● Created on-air content for patients and families by hosting multiple radio and news shows throughout the day.
● Produced and edited videos that would play throughout the hospital to get the patients engaged and call the studio
phone.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Lululemon, ​Newport Beach. CA ​ August 2017- Present
Educator
• ​Effectively educate guests on the fabrics, features, fit and function of Lululemon product, culture, and the communities.

Studio Cycle CDM, ​Newport Beach. CA ​ August 2017- Present

Spin Instructor
• Create and lead dynamic, motivational, rhythm-based indoor cycling classes
• Utilize social media to promote and expand classes and studio branding as a whole

Bike2TheBeat, ​Tustin. CA ​ January 2016- Present

Spin Instructor
• Create and lead dynamic, motivational, rhythm-based indoor cycling classes
• Utilize social media to promote and expand classes and studio branding as a whole

SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Social Media, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, Microsoft Office