Media Specialist
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- Community Advocate at Blubrry
- Digital Media Production and Editing, Social Media Associate at Blattcave Productions
- Past
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- New Media Producer at New York Sun
- Technical Director, Stage Manager, Audio Engineer, Lighting Designer at Fairfield Theatre Company's Stage One
- Audio Engineer, Audio Editor, Mastering Engineer at Gartner
- Audio Engineer, Audio Editor at Brian Keane Music
- Audio Engineer, Audio Editor at Edge Studio
- Managing Editor at The UMass Lowell Connector
- Education
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- University of Massachusetts at Lowell
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Robert Blatt’s Summary
You want to podcast. I can help.
Content strategist and audio engineer with five years experience producing audio and video for the new media marketplace. Proven ability to oversee evolution of editorial content from graphical design to podcasting initiatives. Web producer with insight and willingness to see small ideas to completion. Unique blend of hands-on experience with theatre companies, newspaper dailies and broadcast documentary facilities.
Robert Blatt’s Specialties:
Social Media Planning, Blog Development and Implementation, Social Media Guidelines, Interactive Strategy, Podcast Network Development, Audio Studio Troubleshooting, Graphic Design, Web Editorial, Industry Trends, Documentary Audio Engineering, Technical Stage Design, Audio Book Programming
Robert Blatt’s Experience
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Community Advocate
Blubrry
(Internet industry)
April 2009 — Present (8 months)
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Digital Media Production and Editing, Social Media Associate
Blattcave Productions
(Entertainment industry)
June 2004 — Present (5 years 6 months)
Sole proprietor of digital media company involving freelance posts for Inside Pulse, Fairfield Theatre Company, Time, Inc., ABC News, Edge Studio, Brian Keane Music.
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New Media Producer
New York Sun
(Privately Held; Newspapers industry)
September 2007 — September 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Wrote new media advertising guidelines and selected company to put the proper technology in place. Managed development of Media section on NYSun.com. While establishing podcast network, vetted different vendors for the construction of video production studio. Built a team of podcasters from within the company, both selecting and voice training each host. Designed recording equipment and podcasting studio. Produced all audio and video for distribution on NYSun.com. Worked toward new business lines despite resistance from traditional forms of thought.
•Doubled unique website visitors in one year starting in September of 2007. Increased page views from 2
million to 5 million through website redesign in March of 2008.
•Increased site visitation through successful content management system migration.
•Served as information architect for specific project involving future and archived news content.
•Streamlined workflows for content creation and troubleshooting
•Stepped in as liaison between technical and editorial staff at onset of podcast programming -
Technical Director, Stage Manager, Audio Engineer, Lighting Designer
Fairfield Theatre Company's Stage One
(Music industry)
February 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 7 months)
Moved within the company from sound technician position to audio engineer, lighting director to stage manager for musical performances. Directed staff of 10 people on day of performances. Served as liaison among touring performers, tour managers, and FTC. Procured equipment necessary to fulfill contractual obligations. Managed archives of performances.
•Sole purchase manager and designer of stage equipment; selected equipment needed to enhance system transparency in 200-seat thrust theatre
•Ensured smooth performances of over 100 artists including: Orleans, Ritchie Havens, Leslie Gore, Josh Kelley, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
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Audio Engineer, Audio Editor, Mastering Engineer
Gartner
(Public Company; IT; Information Technology and Services industry)
2004 — 2007 (3 years )
Mastering engineer for custom audio and video products. Audio engineer and audio editor for interviews on site. Produced and directed voiceovers. Audio production for custom video programs for Microsoft, Adobe, Sun and others.
•Edited and recorded monthly program, “Talking Technology,” with a circulation of 17,000 customers. Geared toward IT professionals, the program provided insight into a series of technology issues.
•Edited Gartner Voice podcasts -
Audio Engineer, Audio Editor
Brian Keane Music
(Music industry)
June 2004 — August 2007 (3 years 3 months)
Audio editor and audio engineer of many broadcast documentaries. Computer repair and maintenance. Maintained archive of soundtracks and music. Assisted in session setup and break down. Premixed music cues for engineer. Dialogue editor for broadcast documentaries.
•Hired after successful three-month internship
•13 Emmy nominations, three Emmy Awards, one Academy Award, one Peabody Award
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Audio Engineer, Audio Editor
Edge Studio
(Media Production industry)
April 2005 — February 2006 (11 months)
Audio editor and audio engineer of audiobooks, commercials, custom programming, industrials and children’s programming. Soundscape and audio post creation. Selected equipment to outfit Manhattan studio.
•Managed productions for web distribution and audio books
•Maintained relationships with Disney, Smithsonian, Nicklelodeon, Royal Caribbean Cruise lines, Hyundai, People PC
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Managing Editor
The UMass Lowell Connector
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
January 2004 — June 2004 (6 months)
Robert Blatt’s Education
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University of Massachusetts at Lowell
Music Performance/Sound Recording Technology , Music, Recording , 1999 — 2004
"The goal of the program is to produce a musically sophisticated and sensitive professional, with sufficient technical knowledge to excel in today's production industry and to readily keep pace with its rapidly changing technology. The program combines studies in physics, electrical engineering, computer science and advanced mathematics, with traditional studies in music and at least nine courses in the art and technology of recording."
- Activities and Societies:
- Audio Engineering Society, The UMass Lowell Connector, Student Government Association, intramural sports, Senior Class Officer, Yearbook, Performance Ensemble
Additional Information
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Robert Blatt’s Interests:
technology, professional wrestling, baseball
Robert Blatt’s Groups:
NYC Podcasters Association, Audio Engineering Society, Member of the Association of Downloadable Media
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INTERACTIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA GROUP -
Social Media Breakfast NYC
Robert Blatt’s Honors:
All credits music editor and engineer otherwise noted
The Blood of Yingzhou District
Best Documentary Short Subject - 79th Academy Awards
Nine Innings From Ground Zero / Engineer
Outstanding music composition / direction / lyrics - 26th Sports Emmy Awards
Rhythm in the Rope
Outstanding Sports Documentary - 27th Annual Sports Emmy Awards
Dare to Dream: The Story of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team
Nominated for Outstanding Sports Documentary - 27th Sports Emmy Awards
Mantle / Engineer, Music Editor
Outstanding music composition / direction / lyrics - 27th Sports Emmy Awards
Perfect Upset
Nominated for Outstanding Sports Documentary - 27th Sports Emmy Awards
You Write Better Than You Play: The Frank Deford Story
Outstanding music composition/direction/lyrics - 27th Sports Emmy Awards
Sports Illustrated: 50 Years of Great Stories - Audio Post-Production
Nominated for Outstanding Sports Documentary - 27th Sports Emmy Awards
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