I'm Matt Gillmer, a multimedia storyteller blending video, audio, and music to craft emotionally resonant experiences. Over 20 years I’ve shaped editorial, branded, and advertising storytelling from concept through post-production, including music scoring, sound design, and motion graphics. I collaborate closely with directors and clients to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives that connect with audiences across broadcast, streaming, and immersive installations. My work spans breaking news coverage, documentaries, and branded campaigns for museums and national brands.…

Matt Gillmer

I'm Matt Gillmer, a multimedia storyteller blending video, audio, and music to craft emotionally resonant experiences. Over 20 years I’ve shaped editorial, branded, and advertising storytelling from concept through post-production, including music scoring, sound design, and motion graphics. I collaborate closely with directors and clients to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives that connect with audiences across broadcast, streaming, and immersive installations. My work spans breaking news coverage, documentaries, and branded campaigns for museums and national brands.…

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I’m Matt Gillmer, a multimedia storyteller blending video, audio, and music to craft emotionally resonant experiences. Over 20 years I’ve shaped editorial, branded, and advertising storytelling from concept through post-production, including music scoring, sound design, and motion graphics.

I collaborate closely with directors and clients to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives that connect with audiences across broadcast, streaming, and immersive installations. My work spans breaking news coverage, documentaries, and branded campaigns for museums and national brands.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video / Audio Producer at STAR TRIBUNE
September 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Produce, shoot, and edit documentary, editorial, promotional, and podcast videos; podcast producer and editor for Curious Minnesota and Worth It; train and mentor intern video producers and editors; collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess and prioritize video production needs; help manage and oversee the Star Tribune video page and social media channels.
Art Director at STAR TRIBUNE
September 1, 2005 - September 19, 2025
Communicated with enterprise-wide department heads to define advertising objectives; brainstormed and presented concepts and marketing plans; managed advertising budgets, hired talent, conducted photo and broadcast shoots, produced print ads, brochures, billboards, and radio commercials; composed music for radio and television broadcasts.
Music Composer / Audio Producer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 1989 - Present
Compose and record music for advertising, film, and television including Breaking Amish, Weed Wars, Science Museum of Minnesota, and Carmichael Lynch Advertising.
Production Artist/Designer at Campbell Mithun Advertising
December 1, 1998 - September 19, 2025
Designed and produced numerous print ads, brochures, sales sheets, posters, logos, and presentation boards for major clients including Domino's Pizza, Anderson Windows, Land O Lakes, Toro, Science Museum of Minnesota, Marie Callender's, Dow Industries, and Kmart.
Production Manager at Gardner Design
October 1, 1994 - June 18, 1996
Responsible for production of print ads, brochures, packaging, corporate reports, catalogs, logos, and presentation boards; management of outside vendors such as printers, photographers, stock photo companies, and freelance artists; clients included Target, Dayton’s, NordicTrack, United Properties, and Franklin Life Insurance.
Video / Audio Producer at Star Tribune
September 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Produced, shot, and edited documentary, editorial, promotional, and podcast videos; served as podcast producer and editor for Curious Minnesota and Worth It; trained and mentored intern video producers and editors; collaborated with internal stakeholders to assess and prioritize video production needs; helped manage and oversee the Star Tribune video page and social media channels.
Art Director at Star Tribune
September 1, 2005 - September 25, 2025
Communicated with enterprise-wide department heads to define advertising objectives; brainstormed and presented concepts and marketing plans; managed advertising budgets, hired talent, conducted photo and broadcast shoots, produced print ads, brochures, billboards, and radio commercials; composed music for radio and television broadcasts.
Music Composer/Audio Producer at Freelance
January 1, 1989 - Present
Compose and record music for advertising, film, and television including Breaking Amish, Weed Wars, Science Museum of Minnesota, and Carmichael Lynch Advertising.
Production Artist/Designer at Campbell Mithun Advertising
December 1, 1998 - September 25, 2025
Designed and produced numerous print ads, brochures, sales sheets, posters, logos, and presentation boards for major clients including Domino's Pizza, Anderson Windows, Land O Lakes, Toro, Science Museum of Minnesota, Marie Callender's, Dow Industries, and Kmart.
Production Manager at Gardner Design
June 1, 1996 - September 25, 2025
Responsible for production of print ads, brochures, packaging, corporate reports, catalogs, logos, and presentation boards; managed outside vendors such as printers, photographers, stock photo companies, and freelance artists; clients included Target, Dayton’s, NordicTrack, United Properties, and Franklin Life Insurance.
Freelance Video & Audio Producer – Music Composer
January 1, 1989 - November 14, 2025
Compose, record, and produce original music for film, TV, advertising, and podcasts. Edit and mix podcasts and narrative-driven content, integrating sound design, music, and dialogue for compelling listener experiences. Collaborate with directors and clients to align creative vision and optimize storytelling across media platforms. Produced content for shows including Breaking Amish, Weed Wars, and museum installations, achieving high-quality broadcast and streaming results.
Video/Audio Producer & Podcast Editor at Star Tribune
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Produced, shot, and edited editorial, promotional, and documentary videos; podcast producer/editor for Curious Minnesota and Worth It. Led audio post-production workflows including mixing, sound design, and music integration, improving listener retention and engagement.
Art Director & Music Composer at Star Tribune
September 1, 2005 - September 1, 2005
Developed multi-channel campaigns including print, broadcast, and radio with custom music composition.
Production Artist/Designer at Campbell Mithun Advertising
December 1, 1998 - December 1, 1998
Designed and produced print and digital campaigns for national clients; integrated music and audio elements where applicable to elevate storytelling.
Production Manager at Gardner Design
June 1, 1996 - June 1, 1996
Managed production of print and digital content, coordinating with vendors and creative teams to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Education

Bachelor of Music Degree in Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 1985 - May 1, 1989
Bachelor of Music Degree in Film Scoring, GPA: 3.7, Cum Laude
Undergraduate Studies in film and graphic design at Minneapolis College of Art & Design
September 1, 1985 - December 1, 1985
Undergraduate Studies in film and graphic design
Bachelor of Music Degree in Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Undergraduate Studies in film and graphic design at Minneapolis College of Art & Design, Minneapolis, MN
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
Undergraduate Studies at Minneapolis College of Art & Design, Minneapolis, MN
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025

Qualifications

2021 Pulitzer Prize
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2001
2021 PULITZER PRIZE (News staff), ‘Violent Night in Minneapolis: Businesses Looted, Burned’ - Producer/Editor Gathered and edited video from Star Tribune photographers and reporters during a night of violent protests in south Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police.
Upper Midwest Regional Emmy Award
September 19, 2008 - December 31, 2008
UPPER MIDWEST REGIONAL EMMY AWARD, ‘Parole Controversial for Cop Killer’ - Producer/Editor Produced, shot, and edited video of Timothy Eling who was about to be released from Stillwater prison on parole. The family of the man he killed in 1982 shared how their lives have changed and Eling described his struggle with forgiveness.
Telly Awards
January 31, 2008 - September 1, 2008
Wrote and recorded music for television and radio commercials. Three-time winner.
EDWARD R. MURROW AWARD
January 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009
‘Ford Plant Leaves Lasting Legacy of Community’ - Producer/Editor Covered the Highland Park Ford Plant closing and the impact on current and former employees.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education

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