MICHAEL J. CUSDEN
Halifax, Nova Scotia
OBJECTIVE

To further advance my career in media and to continue working creatively.

EMPLOYMENT

FREELANCE WRITER (JANUARY 2008-PRESENT)
Barscope Interactive Halifax, Nova Scotia
Write, edit and submit content for various websites.

CONTENT EDITOR (DECEMBER 2005-JAN 2008)
SportsDirect Inc. Halifax, Nova Scotia
Responsible for all content on Covers.com and affiliated sites
Editing of articles and images to be posted on site
Working closely with writers, technical support and sales department
Posting of a daily newsletter by email to website subscribers
Working with various computer applications including dreamweaver and photoshop
Coordinating with other content editors and writers on what is best for sites
Writing briefs for breaking news and editing press releases

DIGITAL SERVICES OPERATOR (JUNE 2001-OCT 2005)
Corus Entertainment Inc. Toronto, Ontario
Responsible for packaging shows for air
Checking and adjusting if necessary the quality of content, if necessary
Recording live feeds and special events
Maintaining databases and the automated computer system (LOUTH)
Encoding shows for the hearing impaired
Working closely with clients and managing services on weekends/nights
Knowledge of various tape formats and the process of transferring tape to a variety of formats

PLAYBACK TAPE OPERATOR (1998-2001)
The Sports Network/ CTV Toronto, Ontario
Responsible for recording, editing and playback of videotapes for studio productions
Working with frame synchronizers and time base correctors as required for TSN and The Discovery Channel
Coordinating production VTR requirements with master control and transmission
Working on many studio shows for live sporting events including The World Cup, The Stanley Cup and World Series

EDUCATION

DIPLOMA TELEVISION BROADCASTING (1996-1998)
Fanshawe College London, Ontario
Topics of study included writing, linear and non-linear editing, live production, graphics and electronics. Also worked on a weekly school newscast and client based projects.

B.A. DEGREE COMMUNICATION STUDIES (1993-1996)
University of Windsor Windsor, Ontario
Topics of study included radio, film, journalism and television broadcasting. Minored in creative writing and psychology.

VOLUNTEERING
Webmaster for Triathlon Nova Scotia (November 2005-January 2006)
Blog writer for TV.wurk.net (November 2005-January 2006)
Writer & Editor for the Chocolate Dog Blog

TOOLS
SX, SP, D-BETA, 8MM, HI8, DVC PRO, VHS and DVD/CD
Harris Automated Systems
FutureCap
Microsoft Office
Dreamweaver
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
CD & DVD authoring software
ENG production equipment

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Being a part of a rapidly growing and successful editorial department at Sports Direct Inc..

Working on studio shows such as Off The Record, That’s Hockey and Discovery@ca.

Being a part of bringing CMT and W Network to Toronto and helping build a handful of Digital Channels for Corus

Completing my college internship at the Dome Productions (now The Rogers Center) by working on Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Raptors productions.

INTERESTS

Creative writing, website creation, basketball, dogs, music, cooking, pop culture, blogs
For more information and examples of my work please see michaelcusden.com

references upon request.