I am a production veteran with over 30 years of experience in all forms of audio and video broadcast distribution. I’ve built a career spanning traffic reporting, live board operations, studio production, and engineering for remote events across major networks and stations. I excel at studio setup, video and audio editing, and delivering clean, high-quality sound and visuals under tight deadlines. I also maintain a fully equipped home studio for freelance work and enjoy collaborating as a reliable, versatile team player.…

Rick McClure

I am a production veteran with over 30 years of experience in all forms of audio and video broadcast distribution. I’ve built a career spanning traffic reporting, live board operations, studio production, and engineering for remote events across major networks and stations. I excel at studio setup, video and audio editing, and delivering clean, high-quality sound and visuals under tight deadlines. I also maintain a fully equipped home studio for freelance work and enjoy collaborating as a reliable, versatile team player.…

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I am a production veteran with over 30 years of experience in all forms of audio and video broadcast distribution. I’ve built a career spanning traffic reporting, live board operations, studio production, and engineering for remote events across major networks and stations.

I excel at studio setup, video and audio editing, and delivering clean, high-quality sound and visuals under tight deadlines. I also maintain a fully equipped home studio for freelance work and enjoy collaborating as a reliable, versatile team player.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Traffic Reporter at WTOP Radio
January 1, 2011 - Present
Anchored live weekend traffic reports and captured still and video images to illustrate stories for the web.
Programming Assistant at WMAL Radio
January 1, 2008 - Present
Produced and maintained sound quality during live and syndicated shows; edited features and podcasts for WMAL website; set up IP audio codecs in studio; selected and configured microphones for remotes; monitored, mixed, and edited shows using various audio boards; troubleshooted audio equipment as needed.
Freelance Multimedia Technician at USDA
February 3, 2005 - January 23, 2008
Attained the desired sound of production by communicating with hosts, guests and producers; set up and adjusted hybrid systems for audio bridge sessions; edited video and slideshows according to client specifications; prepared show setup by selecting and setting appropriate microphones; experienced camera operator using HD cameras; closed captioning technician; basic color correcting and audio sweetening for client archives.
Audio Animator at XM Satellite Radio
December 1, 1999 - October 3, 2005
Generated ideas for programs/features and promos; recorded remote interviews using hybrid telephone connections (ISDN, GENTNER, TELOS); managed and trained small creative teams; edited material using Pro Tools, Dalet, Burli, Newsboss; understanding of ASCAP & BMI copyright laws; experienced voice-over talent for long-form narratives.
Traffic Reporter at WTOP
January 1, 2011 - Present
Part-time weekend traffic anchor, reporting live every 10 minutes. Duties may include fill-in news reporting.
Board Operator at WMAL 105.9
January 1, 2009 - Present
Audio board operations of live and syndicated programming. Duties include dubbing commercials from client server into on-air playlist; podcast production for station website.
Multimedia Specialist (Contractor) at USDA
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Produced and edited A/V for various live events and web-based projects; studio setup, podcast production, closed captioning, and encoding files for upload to USDA site.
Production Director at XM Satellite Radio
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005
Wrote, voiced, produced and provided imaging for long form music, news and sport features; broadcast engineering for interviews and remote events.
Master Control Operator/Video Editor at UPN 20
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Recorded broadcast feeds for on-air playback; sound mixing and video tape editing for insertion of UPN 20 local billboards.
Producer/Master Control Operator at Smart Traveler
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Produced a live traffic morning show; master control operator/director/CG and video editor responsible for live/recorded talent segments.
Assistant Producer/Production Imaging at WARW, 94.7
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Assisted in live show production; production of promos, commercial production, live call screening and network switching.
Creative Services Producer at WJFK 106.7
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997
Voiced and produced local and regional commercials; recorded and produced customized local promos for shows on WJFK and Redskins Radio Network.

Education

High School Diploma at Roosevelt High School
August 8, 1977 - May 4, 1979
Associate of Arts in Communications at Santa Barbara City College
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1982

Qualifications

SAG/AFTRA Member
January 1, 1997 - March 2, 2026
Apple Certified Final Cut Pro Editor
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Telecommunications, Professional Services