Chris Mueller
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Experienced broadcast professional, specialising in content, copy, and production. A creative problem solver with excellent time management and organisational skills. A quick learner who loves sharing ideas and making things happen.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations & Content Assistant
ARN
02.2022 - Current
- Scheduling music with GSelector across KIIS 101.1 and network programs in line with music scheduling rules and station brand values.
- Compiling weekly music and audience research documentation and maintaining station playlist.
- Working with record label representatives and keeping across the latest music trends and releases.
- Copywriting station promos, sweepers & IDs.
- All things operations - building and maintaining clocks, log checking, timeouts, segueing, project management and liaising across departments (Content, Production, Creative and Technology)
Content Director
ARN Regional
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Writing creative copy for radio commercials, station imaging and online (social media and web) - integrating client messaging in line with station branding and strategy.
- Creating and implementing radio and social media promotions.
- Creating, filming and editing video content for social media channels.
- Creating and implementing strategic content plans.
- Staff training and education in broadcast operations, content creation, radio announcing, social media and web administration, journalism, industry codes of practice and relevant legislation.
- Producing a large amount of high quality station imaging and radio commercials.
- Scheduling music in Music Master, and later GSelector for two distinct radio formats (Hot AC/Classic Hits).
- On air announcing - content, planning and execution of on air shifts across a variety of markets and radio formats across the country.
Network Production Manager
Grant Broadcasters
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Writing and producing a large number of radio commercials daily for clients across the Grant Broadcasters South Australian network.
- Using workflow and audio management systems - Trello, Radio Workflow & internal production databases.
Freelance Audio Producer
Stereoimage Productions
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Writing and producing radio commercials, imaging, and “On Hold Messaging” for clients across a wide range of industries.
Breakfast Announcer/Producer
Fairfax Media
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Producing and executing a daily breakfast show on a HotAC radio format - targeting the 18-39 demographic, creating on air and digital content.
- Writing commercial copy and station imaging.
Radio Announcer
Southern Cross Media
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Presenting CHR format shifts across Gippsland and the network.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology & Systems -
Monash University
Caulfield, VICGraduate Diploma of Arts (Commercial Radio) -
Swinburne University Of Technology
Hawthorn, VICDiploma of Screen And Media (Radio & Television) -
Holmesglen Institute
Chadstone, VICVictorian Certificate of Education -
The Peninsula School
Mt Eliza, VICSkills
Zetta
GSelector
Nexgen
Powergold
MusicMaster
Avid Pro Tools
Adobe Audition
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Photoshop
Awards and Nominations
Winner - Australian Commercial Radio Awards
Best Station Produced Commercial - 2016
Winner - Australian Radio Industry Award
Copywriting & Promotions - 2010
Finalist - Australian Commercial Radio Awards
Best Program Director - 2019
Best Music Director - 2019
Best Multimedia Execution - 2019
Volunteering
Rotary Clubs Citizen of the Year Awards Event Coordination & Multimedia Production - 2011 - 2021 - Berri, SA
Triple R Radio On Air Announcing & Producing 2009 - 2010, Brunswick, VIC
SYN Media On Air Announcing & Producing 2005 - 2009, Melbourne, VIC
References
Adrian Brine - Content Director - KIIS 1011 - 0412 234 459
Daniel Bozykowski - Assistant Content Director - KIIS 1011 - 0402 092 176
Greg Bakker - General Manager, ARN Regional - 0418 529 479
Timeline
Operations & Content Assistant
ARN
02.2022 - Current
Content Director
ARN Regional
01.2016 - 01.2022
Network Production Manager
Grant Broadcasters
01.2015 - 12.2015
Freelance Audio Producer
Stereoimage Productions
01.2013 - 12.2014
Breakfast Announcer/Producer
Fairfax Media
01.2011 - 12.2012
Radio Announcer
Southern Cross Media
01.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Information Technology & Systems -
Monash University
Graduate Diploma of Arts (Commercial Radio) -
Swinburne University Of Technology
Diploma of Screen And Media (Radio & Television) -
Holmesglen Institute
Victorian Certificate of Education -
The Peninsula School
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