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Hi, I’m Paul D. Messing. I’m a producer, composer and audio-visual designer with more than 40 years experience creating original audio material, music scores, sound design, and creative consulting for television, film, radio and new media. I collaborate with program developers, networks and independent creators to deliver engaging sound and media experiences, from podcasts to corporate videos.
Currently based in Bloomington, Indiana, I’ve worked for Indiana University RadioTVServices and their NPR-affiliate WFIU -FM on a range of projects, from oral histories to short-form educational modules. I currently produce the “How Can I Say This…?” podcast, and continue to develop long-form audio and video and musical content for diverse audiences.
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Work Experience
Founder & CEO at Paul Messing Creative Services
October 1, 1972 - PresentAudio & video production & editing (screencasts, podcasts, corporate videos, commercials, tutorials, audio books, etc.), original music and sound design & scoring, writing, research, creative consulting services, and program development. Currently producing the 'How Can I Say This…?' podcast; previously produced 'The Introvert Entrepreneur Podcast' (130 episodes). Also produced 114 episodes of 'The Green Apple Podcast' (2016-2018).
Producer (Kindred Spirits pilot) at For Kindred Spirits - Public Radio Pilot
August 1, 2001 - PresentIndependently developed and produced a 51-minute pilot episode for a weekly one-hour public radio series about our relationships with animals and nature; hosted by Susan Chernak McElroy; produced over a 6-year development period. Pilot is available via Public Radio Exchange (PRX).
Content Creator / Producer at WFIU
December 31, 2000 - September 27, 2025Commissioned to create twenty-five 2-minute 'Time Capsules' celebrating WFIU's 50th anniversary; researched, wrote and produced the modules.
Composer at Indiana University’s WTIU (PBS affiliate)
December 31, 2004 - September 27, 2025Composed original music scores for six 1-hour television documentaries: West Baden Springs: Save of the Century; We Want Willkie; Columbus, Indiana: Different By Design; The Artists of Brown County; Ten Steps to College with The Greenes; Doc Counsilman: Making Waves.
Producer / Collaborator at A R & T Films
December 31, 1996 - September 27, 2025Collaborated with Czech animator/filmmaker Paul Fierlinger on numerous short animated educational films, including segments for Sesame Street; culminated in Drawn From Memory (American Playhouse) which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was broadcast on PBS in October 1995.
Macintosh Music and Sound Specialist at America Online - Forum, AR
December 31, 1995 - September 27, 2025Produced and uploaded original music and sound productions to AOL Macintosh Sound libraries; monitored and maintained an online Macintosh sound-related audio Bulletin Board, and answered member questions.
Vice President / Creative Director at RadioBand of America
December 31, 1980 - September 27, 2025Produced hundreds of radio advertising campaigns; wrote copy and lyrics; worked directly with agency personnel, voice talent, actors, singers, and musicians.
Production Director at WMMR-FM
October 31, 1971 - September 27, 2025Wrote and produced all original programming material for the station, including PSAs, special features, local commercials, a nightly 4-hour pre-taped music program ('OPUS'), and a large series of station IDs.
Founder & CEO at Paul Messing Creative Services
October 1, 1972 - PresentAudio & video production & editing (screencasts, podcasts, corporate videos, commercials, tutorials, audio books, etc.), original music and sound design & scoring, writing, research, creative consulting services, and program development. Producing podcasts including How Can I Say This…? and previously 130 episodes of The Introvert Entrepreneur Podcast; 2016-2018 produced 114 episodes of The Green Apple Podcast (What’s Your And?).
Producer at For Kindred Spirits (Pilot Project)
August 1, 2001 - PresentIndependently developed and produced a 51-minute pilot for a weekly one-hour public radio series about our relationships with animals and nature; hosted by Susan Chernak McElroy. Pilot is available through Public Radio Exchange (PRX).
Time Capsule Producer / Writer at WFIU
January 1, 2000 - September 27, 2025Commissioned to create twenty-five 2-minute 'Time Capsules' celebrating WFIU’s 50th anniversary. Wrote and produced modules for educational content.
Composer at Indiana University – WTIU
January 1, 2004 - September 27, 2025Composed original music scores for six 1-hour television documentaries produced by WTIU (PBS): West Baden Springs: Save of the Century; We Want Willkie; Columbus, Indiana: Different By Design; The Artists of Brown County; Ten Steps to College with The Greenes; Doc Counsilman: Making Waves.
Audio Production Specialist at Indiana University - Department of Radio & Television Services
December 1, 2010 - September 27, 2025Audio production specialist, researcher, writer, sound designer, and composer. Notable projects include the Oral History of IU Chancellor Kenneth R.R. Gros Louis (2007-2009) and collaboration with UITS to convert lengthy technical documents into downloadable audio files.
Oral History Producer at Indiana University - Department of Radio & Television Services
March 1, 2009 - September 27, 2025Produced the Oral History of IU Chancellor Kenneth R.R. Gros Louis (2-box 30-CD collection); oversaw weekly interview sessions, editing, transcription, and booklet preparation (Feb 2007 – Mar 2009).
Program Developer / Audio Module Producer at WFIU / Center on Congress
June 1, 2006 - September 27, 2025Commissioned to develop, research, write and produce an ongoing series of two-minute radio modules about the Congressional process (Congressional Moments). Produced eight 2-minute modules (2002-2003) for the educational Web site companion to WTIU’s Columbus, Indiana: Different By Design.
Producer / Editor at A R & T Films
January 1, 1996 - September 27, 2025Worked with Czech animator/filmmaker Paul Fierlinger on numerous short animated educational films, including Sesame Street segments; contributed to the one-hour animated feature Drawn From Memory (American Playhouse), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was broadcast on PBS in Oct 1995.
Music & Sound Specialist at America Online - Macintosh Forum
December 1, 1995 - September 27, 2025Produced and uploaded original music and sound productions to AOL Macintosh Sound libraries; monitored and maintained an online Macintosh sound-related audio Bulletin Board; assisted members with questions.
Vice President / Creative Director at RadioBand of America
December 1, 1980 - September 27, 2025Produced hundreds of radio advertising campaigns; wrote copy and lyrics; collaborated with agencies, voice talent, actors, singers, and musicians.
Production Director at WMMR-FM
October 1, 1971 - September 27, 2025Wrote and produced all original programming for the station, including PSAs, special features, local commercials, my own nightly 4-hour pre-taped music program (“OPUS”), and a large series of distinctive station IDs.
Producer, Audio & Video Editor, Creative Consultant at Independent / Self-employed
January 1, 2010 - PresentProvide audio & video editing, music and sound design, product enhancement & packaging, creative consulting services, and program development for videos, screencasts, podcasts, and corporate videos. Currently producing the 'How Can I Say This…?' podcast; previously produced 130 episodes of 'The Introvert Entrepreneur Podcast'.
Podcast Producer at Independent / Self-employed
December 31, 2018 - September 27, 2025Produced 114 episodes of 'The Green Apple Podcast' (episodes 40 - 154).
Audio Production Specialist, Researcher, Writer, Sound Designer, and Composer at Indiana University, Department of Radio & Television Services (RTVS)
December 31, 2010 - September 27, 2025Provided audio production, research, writing, sound design and composition for RTVS projects; contributed to major initiatives including oral histories and educational programming. Key projects included the Gros Louis oral history and collaboration with UITS on audio documentation.
Producer, Oral History Project at Indiana University
March 1, 2009 - September 27, 2025Produced Oral History of IU Chancellor Kenneth R.R. Gros Louis (a 2-box, 30-CD collection); coordinated interviews, editing, transcription and accompanying content notes.
Audio Producer at University Information Technology Services (UITS), Indiana University
November 1, 2007 - September 27, 2025Transposed a lengthy technical document into short, downloadable audio files; rewrote scripts for the ear while maintaining technical accuracy; coordinated recording of voice talent.
Producer at WFIU
June 1, 2006 - September 27, 2025Developed, researched, wrote and produced an ongoing series of two-minute radio modules for former Rep. Lee Hamilton's Center on Congress; modules examine the Congressional process and achievements.
Content Developer / Producer at Columbus Indiana: Different By Design Web Site (WTIU)
December 31, 2003 - September 27, 2025Researched, wrote and produced eight 2-minute audio modules for the educational audiovisual companion site; highlighted architectural achievements and contextual history.
Producer, For Kindred Spirits ( pilot ) at Public Radio (hosted by Susan Chernak McElroy)
August 1, 2001 - PresentIndependent pilot for a weekly one-hour public radio series about our relationships with animals and nature; produced a 51-minute pilot over six years; distribution via Public Radio Exchange (PRX).
Producer / Writer, Time Capsules at WFIU
December 31, 2000 - September 27, 2025Created twenty-five 2-minute Time Capsule modules celebrating WFIU's 50th anniversary; conceived, wrote and produced.
Composer / Music Score at WTIU (PBS affiliate)
December 31, 2004 - September 27, 2025Composed original music scores for six 1-hour television documentaries.
Audio Production & Radio Coordinator at Collins Living Learning Center, Indiana University
December 31, 2000 - September 27, 2025Revitalized in-house radio station WLLC with a digital audio workstation; oversaw studio transition and student participation.
Macintosh Music and Sound Specialist at America Online - Family Computing Forum
December 31, 1995 - September 27, 2025Produced and uploaded original music and sound productions; maintained an online Macintosh sound library and answered member questions.
Audio Producer / Consultant at Various Clients, Philadelphia
December 31, 1996 - September 27, 2025Audio producer, sound designer, composer, script writer and consultant for multiple projects including educational and broadcasting material.
Composer, Script Consultant, Sound Designer at AR&T Films, Philadelphia
December 31, 1996 - September 27, 2025Collaborated with Czech animator Paul Fierlinger on short animated educational films and the feature 'Drawn From Memory' (American Playhouse); work included Sesame Street segments and a PBS broadcast.
Vice President/Creative Director at RadioBand of America, NYC
December 31, 1980 - September 27, 2025Non-linear creative production facility; produced hundreds of radio campaigns and TV music scores; managed creative teams and awarded CLIO prizes.
Production Director at WMMR-FM, Philadelphia
December 31, 1971 - September 27, 2025Wrote and produced original programming including PSAs, features, local commercials, an overnight pre-taped music program 'OPUS' and station IDs.
Producer / Audio & Video Editor / Creative Consultant at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2010 - PresentProvide audio & video editing, music and sound design, product enhancement & packaging, and creative consulting services for videos, screencasts, podcasts, and corporate videos; currently producing the How Can I Say This…? podcast; previously produced The Introvert Entrepreneur Podcast (130 episodes).
Podcast Producer at The Green Apple Podcast
December 31, 2018 - October 9, 2025Produced 114 episodes (Episodes 40–154) of The Green Apple Podcast.
Affiliate / Audio Production Specialist / Researcher / Writer / Sound Designer / Composer at Indiana University - Department of Radio & Television Services
January 1, 2010 - October 9, 2025Affiliated with IU RTVS; performed audio production, research, writing, sound design and composition for university projects; led major projects and collaborations.
Oral History Producer at Indiana University - Department of Radio & Television Services
March 1, 2009 - October 9, 2025Produced Oral History of IU Chancellor Kenneth R.R. Gros Louis (2-box, 30-CD collection); coordinated weekly interview sessions, edited and packaged audio, coordinated transcription and content notes booklet.
Audio Script Writer / Producer for UITS Project at Indiana University - University Information Technology Services (UITS)
November 1, 2007 - October 9, 2025Transposed lengthy technical document into short, downloadable audio files; updated scripts after one year; ongoing collaboration to rewrite scripts for audio while preserving technical accuracy; coordinated recording with voice talent.
Producer – Congressional Moments at Center on Congress / WFIU
June 1, 2006 - October 9, 2025Developed, researched, wrote and produced two-minute radio modules about the Congressional process and significant achievements; designed for distribution to public radio and other media.
Content Producer – Columbus, Indiana: Different By Design at WFIU / WTIU TV
December 31, 2003 - October 9, 2025Researched, wrote and produced eight 2-minute audio modules for the educational Web site accompanying the WTIU TV production; placed within historical and cultural context.
Pilot Producer – For Kindred Spirits at Independent Public Radio Project
August 1, 2001 - PresentIndependently developed and produced a 51-minute pilot for a weekly public radio series about our relationships with animals and nature; hosted by Susan Chernak McElroy.
Time Capsules Producer at WFIU
December 31, 2000 - October 9, 2025Created twenty-five 2-minute Time Capsule modules to celebrate WFIU’s 50th anniversary; conceived, wrote and produced content.
Composer / Music Score Designer at Indiana University – WTIU (PBS)
December 31, 2004 - October 9, 2025Composed original music scores for six 1-hour documentary projects: West Baden Springs: Save of the Century; We Want Willkie; Columbus, Indiana: Different By Design; The Artists of Brown County; Ten Steps to College with The Greenes; Doc Counsilman: Making Waves.
Audio Production & Radio Coordinator at Collins Living Learning Center - Indiana University
January 1, 2000 - October 9, 2025Revitalized in-house radio station WLLC with a digital audio workstation and ProTools; coordinated equipment procurement and studio development; supervised student participation and transition to an audio production suite.
Macintosh Music and Sound Specialist at America Online - Family Computing Forum
January 1, 1995 - October 9, 2025Produced and uploaded original music and sound to AOL Macintosh Sound libraries; maintained an online Macintosh sound-related audio bulletin board; answered member questions.
Audio Producer / Sound Designer / Composer / Script Writer / Consultant at Freelance – Philadelphia
January 1, 1996 - October 9, 2025Provided audio production, sound design, composition, script writing and consulting for clients including American Playhouse, Sesame Street, U.S. Healthcare, Apple, Pennsylvania Ballet, Please-Touch Museum, and others.
Composer / Script Consultant / Sound Designer at AR&T Films, Philadelphia
January 1, 1996 - October 9, 2025Worked with Czech animator Paul Fierlinger on animated educational films; contributed to Sesame Street segments; culminated in Drawn From Memory (American Playhouse) which premiered at Sundance and aired on PBS in 1995.
Vice President / Creative Director at RadioBand of America
January 1, 1980 - October 9, 2025Non-linear creative production facility for national ad agencies; produced hundreds of radio campaigns; wrote copy and lyrics; collaborated with voice talent and musicians; earned CLIO awards.
Production Director at WMMR-FM
January 1, 1971 - October 9, 2025Wrote and produced original programming including PSAs, features, local commercials; hosted a nightly four-hour pre-taped music program (OPUS); created a large catalog of station IDs.
Producer / Audio & Video Editor
January 1, 2010 - PresentAudio & video editing, music and sound design, product enhancement & packaging, creative consulting services, and program development. Producer of podcasts including How Can I Say This…? and The Introvert Entrepreneur (130 episodes produced).
Producer at The Green Apple Podcast
January 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025Produced 114 episodes of The Green Apple Podcast (episodes 40–154).
Audio production specialist, researcher, writer, sound designer, composer at Indiana University - Department of Radio & Television Services
January 1, 2010 - October 9, 2025Affiliate of IU RTVS; audio production, research, writing, sound design, and composition for various projects.
Project Lead / Audio Producer at Indiana University Oral History Project
March 1, 2009 - October 9, 2025Produced the Oral History of IU Chancellor Kenneth R. Gros Louis (2-box, 30-CD collection); oversaw interview sessions, editing, transcription, and accompanying content notes booklet.
Audio Producer / Scriptwriter at University Information Technology Services (UITS)
November 1, 2007 - October 9, 2025Transposed a lengthy technical document into short, downloadable audio files; updated scripts and coordinated recording with voice talent.
Content Writer / Producer at WFIU Center on Congress (Congressional Moments)
June 1, 2006 - October 9, 2025Developed and produced two-minute radio modules examining the Congressional process and achievements for distribution to public radio.
Content Writer / Producer at Columbus Indiana companion Web Site / WTIU TV
January 1, 2003 - October 9, 2025Researched, wrote and produced eight 2-minute audio modules for educational site Columbus: Different By Design.
Producer at For Kindred Spirits
August 1, 2001 - PresentIndependently developed and produced a 51-minute pilot for a weekly one-hour public radio series about our relationships with animals and nature; hosted by Susan Chernak McElroy.
Time Capsule Producer at WFIU
January 1, 2000 - October 9, 2025Created twenty-five 2-minute Time Capsule modules for the 50th anniversary.
Composer at Indiana University, WTIU
January 1, 2004 - October 9, 2025Composed original music scores for six 1-hour television documentaries.
Audio Production & Radio Coordinator at Collins Living Learning Center - Indiana University
January 1, 2000 - October 9, 2025Revitalized in-house radio station, WLLC, added digital workstation and ProTools; supervised studio development and student participation.
Macintosh Music and Sound Specialist at America Online - Family Computing Forum
January 1, 1995 - October 9, 2025Produced and uploaded original music and sound to AOL Macintosh Sound libraries; managed online sound bulletin board and answered member questions.
Audio producer/sound designer, composer, consultant at Philadelphia, PA
January 1, 1996 - October 9, 2025Provided audio production, composition, and consulting for clients including American Playhouse, Sesame Street, U.S. Healthcare, Apple, the Pennsylvania Ballet, and the Please-Touch Museum.
Composer, Script Consultant, Sound Designer at AR&T Films, Philadelphia
January 1, 1996 - October 9, 2025Worked with Czech animator Paul Fierlinger on short animated educational films; contributed to Sesame Street segments; involved in Drawn From Memory, premiered at Sundance and aired on PBS in 1995.
Vice President/Creative Director at RadioBand of America
January 1, 1980 - October 9, 2025Produced hundreds of radio campaigns and TV music scores for national agencies; led creative concepting and production.
Production Director at WMMR-FM
January 1, 1971 - October 9, 2025Wrote and produced original programming including PSAs, features, local commercials, and the nightly pre-taped program OPUS; created distinctive station IDs.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of The Arts
December 31, 1968 - December 31, 1970BFA at The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
July 1, 1967 - June 1, 1970BFA at University of the Arts
July 1, 1967 - June 1, 1970BFA at University of The Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1970BFA at University of The Arts, Philadelphia, PA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1970BFA at University of The Arts, Philadelphia, PA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1970Qualifications
50 CLIO Awards, NYC Advertising
December 31, 1973 - December 31, 1980CLIO Awards
September 1, 1980 - September 27, 2025ASCAP Member
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025AFTRA Member
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025AIR Member
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025PRX Affiliate
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025CLIO Awards Recognition (50 total, including 10 gold)
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025CLIO Awards
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Other, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government
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