Who Is Matthew Cunha? A multimedia journalist who loves and is passionate sports and sharing those stories within: No matter what method it takes.

CURRENTLY: Sports Co-Op at the Patriot Ledger, Media Innovation graduate student at Northeastern University

A graduate of Husson University as a Sports Journalism major at. At a young age, I found a love for the game of hockey all other sports going to the University of Maine hockey games. Eventually, it translated into me becoming a huge Boston Bruins fan. I produced a sports radio show on 92.9 the ticket in Maine and have written for a local newspaper in Bangor, ME called “The Maine Edge”.  I currently attend grad school at Northeastern University.

Contact Information

Phone – 207-521-1129

Email – cunha.matt@husky.neu.edu

RESUME:

Matthew Cunha

9 Colborne Rd., Apt. 12, Brighton, MA 02135

(207)-521-1129

cunha.matt@husky.neu.edu

https://matthewcunhajournalist.blog

 

Skills:

Adobe Audition, Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, Web Design with WordPress, Social Media (Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), Audio Recording Tools, High Tech Video and Photography Cameras, Still Photography,  Radio Boards, Radio Automation Software, Basic HTML, Microsoft Excel, Slack, Google Drive

 Related Experience

 Patriot Ledger Co-Op, Quincy, MA        –     May 2019-Present

• Creator of daily high school sports content including game stories and features
• Complete compelling sports content as a staff member of the sports staff

 CLNS Media Network Intern, Boston, MA   –  October 2018-Present

• Producer of weekly video podcast “Game Theory”
• Accumulate and judge content and present in visually appealing way

“The Drive” Sports Radio Show Producer, Bangor, ME    –    August 2016-August 2018

• Guided the show through radio software, radio board, and timing processes
• Provided extensive pre-show research to hosts and consulted breaking news
• Edited and produced compelling audio for on-air playback via Adobe Audition
• Guided and developed on-air contests for listeners

 89.3 FM College Radio – Sports, Bangor, ME   –   August 2016-May 2018

• Operated the radio board for on-air live sporting events
• Performed and researched for play-by-play and color commentary duties for live sports
• Created, produced, and hosted a half-hour sports show

The Maine Edge Intern, Bangor, ME      –     Summer of 2017

• Created original and assigned interesting print content for weekly feature newspaper
• Developed story worthy of cover spot

 WHOU 100.1 FM Intern, Houlton, ME      –    May 2015-August 2016

• Created several on-air worthy commercials via Adobe Audition
• Performed and produced on-air radio DJ shifts
• Completed DVDs of local events, including shooting and editing via Adobe Premiere

Education

•  Masters of Arts, Media Innovation – Northeastern University, Boston, MA – May 2020 Graduation
• Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications – Husson University, Bangor, ME – 3.9 GPA – May 2018
• Business Administration Certificate – Husson University