Willie Ratchford
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Dynamic podcast host and producer with a proven track record at Buried Alive! Horror Film Festival, excelling in audience engagement and content development. Skilled in crafting compelling narratives and fostering guest relationships, I enhance listener experiences through creative storytelling and effective collaboration, driving podcast growth and brand awareness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Podcast Host & Producer
Buried Alive! Horror Film Festival
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough research on horror themes and guest backgrounds to ensure quality discussions.
- Collaborated with production team to streamline audio editing processes, improving overall sound quality.
- Initiated partnerships with local authors and filmmakers to feature exclusive interviews, expanding podcast reach.
- Led brainstorming sessions for creative content ideas, resulting in a diverse array of episode formats and themes.
- Crafted engaging show notes to accompany each episode release, providing additional context and resources for listeners.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with guests for compelling interviews and conversations.
Podcast Host & Producer
Yup That's Scary Horror Podcast
08.2022 - Current
- Streamlined post-production workflows by developing efficient editing processes and leveraging automation tools.
- Conducted thorough research on industry trends to stay informed about important developments in the field of podcasting.
- Developed compelling storylines for episodes that resonated with target audience demographics and interests.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials, promoting brand awareness across multiple platforms.
- Collaborated with hosts to develop episode themes and segment structures, enhancing listener engagement.
- Produced and edited podcast episodes, ensuring high audio quality and engaging content.
- Curated engaging content for weekly podcast episodes, enhancing listener engagement and retention.
- Developed and maintained relationships with guests, fostering collaborative discussions and diverse perspectives.
Podcast Host
Fear Expo Live
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with production team to streamline workflows, enhancing efficiency in episode creation process.
- Enhanced listener engagement by incorporating creative storytelling and audio techniques into podcast episodes.
- Participated in industry events and conferences to network with fellow professionals in the podcasting field continuously improving skills.
- Developed an authentic voice as a host that resonated with listeners while balancing professionalism and relatability.
- Implemented effective search engine optimization strategies to increase discoverability within popular podcast platforms.
- Produced creative radio segments focused on music, current events and lifestyle topics.
- Crafted original scripts for commercial and promotional spots, advertising radio station sponsors.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
Education
Entertainment Business
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL05-2021
High School Diploma -
Ranch Vista High School
Temecula, CA06-2001
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Confident public speaking
- Exceptional communication
- Strong interviewing
- Content development
- Audience engagement
- Engaging storytelling
- Social media promotion
- Script development
- Promotional event coordination
- Event hosting
- Live event coverage
- Guest interviewing
- Sponsor relationship development
- Remote broadcast
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Creative writing
- Appointment scheduling
- Critical thinking
- Live broadcasting
- Scriptwriting
- Guest coordination
- Entertainment reporting
- Oodcasting
- Live-streaming
Timeline
Podcast Host & Producer
Buried Alive! Horror Film Festival
08.2024 - Current
Podcast Host & Producer
Yup That's Scary Horror Podcast
08.2022 - Current
Podcast Host
Fear Expo Live
01.2022 - 08.2024
Entertainment Business
Full Sail University
High School Diploma -
Ranch Vista High School
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