FRANK MCCANN
FJ After Midnight
Rome
2
Languages
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Self-taught singer and music producer with a decade of hands-on experience creating, mixing, and distributing original music, performing as FJ After Midnight since 2015. Completed an Audio Arts Certificate at Full Sail University, building formal expertise in production, mixing and mastering, and digital distribution across major streaming platforms. Also skilled in short- and long-form video editing to support artist branding and content. Seeking to advance a career in the audio arts industry.
Professional with experience in audio production, editing, and content creation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in managing project timelines, conducting research, and ensuring engaging, well-structured episodes. Adaptable to changing needs, reliable, and driven by passion for impactful storytelling.
Work History
Podcast Intern
2 Years 4 Months- Collaborated with team to generate episode ideas, conduct guest interviews, and record podcast content.
- Academic Experience
- Assisted in developing engaging podcast content focused on inclusive learning and social growth.
- Collaborated with team members to refine episode structures and enhance listener experience.
- Conducted research on relevant topics to ensure episode accuracy and relevance for target audience.
- Supported the coordination of guest interviews, contributing to diverse perspectives in podcast discussions.
- Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and attain production objectives.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
Independent Recording Artist & Music Producer
11 Years 6 Months- Release and manage a catalog of original singles as an independent artist across eight platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Pandora, Google Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
- Write, record, and self-release original music since 2015, applying self-taught production techniques refined through formal training.
- Produced engaging short- and long-form visual content, including "Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam Experience" on Instagram and "The Salem Experience" on YouTube, enhancing audience reach and engagement.
- Released and managed a catalog of original singles as an independent artist across eight platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube, increasing visibility and accessibility for listeners.
- Edited and produced a podcast, audiobook, and cartoon in Logic Pro, refining tone and pacing to deliver high-quality audio experiences.
- Mapped and sequenced multi-track sessions to prepare for mixing., plus perform rhythm dictation and song charting for final mixdown.
- Refined level balancing in audio mixes to achieve optimal sound quality., EQ, and dynamics processing in Pro Tools to produce polished final masters.
- Created short-form songs lasting 20-90 seconds for social media engagement. in 20-40 second and 60-90 second lengths.
Education
Audio Arts Certificate - Recording Music
- Continuing Education
- LinkedIn Learning — linkedin.com/in/frank-mccann-9816ba21b.
- Video Editing Fundamentals.
- Learning Video Production and Editing.
- Awarded [Audio Arts Certificate]
Skills
Podcast content strategy
Script writing
Script development
Script analysis
Episode planning
Content research
Guest outreach
Content creation
Digital audio workstations
Mixing and mastering.
Music sequencing and production editing.
Streaming distribution management
Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration
Group dynamics facilitation
Interdepartmental cooperation
Storyboarding
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [5] in the development of [ The Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth, Kennesaw State University ].
Certification
- Certified [Intern], [ The Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth, Kennesaw State University ] - [2020-2022]
Languages
English
Full Professional
Latin
Limited Working
Timeline
Podcast Intern
The Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth, Kennesaw State University
01.2020 - 05.2022Read More
Independent Recording Artist & Music Producer
FJ After Midnight
01.2015 - CurrentRead More
Full Sail University
Audio Arts Certificate from Recording Music
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