Hi, I'm Douglas Ricketts, a seasoned freelance musical composer and voice-over talent with over 15 years of experience in creating original music and providing professional voice recordings. I specialize in composing music across various styles and genres for stock music services, commercials, and short features. I also offer voice-over work and audio editing services for a wide range of projects, from radio announcements to character work. I have a rich background in radio and audio production, having held key roles from program director to production manager, and I've won multiple awards for my radio comedy and production work. Whether it's composing, producing, or voice acting, I bring creativity and professionalism to every project I undertake.

Douglas Ricketts

Hi, I'm Douglas Ricketts, a seasoned freelance musical composer and voice-over talent with over 15 years of experience in creating original music and providing professional voice recordings. I specialize in composing music across various styles and genres for stock music services, commercials, and short features. I also offer voice-over work and audio editing services for a wide range of projects, from radio announcements to character work. I have a rich background in radio and audio production, having held key roles from program director to production manager, and I've won multiple awards for my radio comedy and production work. Whether it's composing, producing, or voice acting, I bring creativity and professionalism to every project I undertake.

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Hi, I’m Douglas Ricketts, a seasoned freelance musical composer and voice-over talent with over 15 years of experience in creating original music and providing professional voice recordings. I specialize in composing music across various styles and genres for stock music services, commercials, and short features. I also offer voice-over work and audio editing services for a wide range of projects, from radio announcements to character work.

I have a rich background in radio and audio production, having held key roles from program director to production manager, and I’ve won multiple awards for my radio comedy and production work. Whether it’s composing, producing, or voice acting, I bring creativity and professionalism to every project I undertake.

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Work Experience

Freelance Musical Composer
April 1, 2008 - Present
Compose original musical works in many styles and genres for stock music services, individual clients, short features, and commercials. Active member of the TAXI A&R service.
Freelance Voice-Over Talent & Audio Editor (Non-Union)
July 1, 2005 - Present
Provide voice-over recordings and editing for commercials, public service announcements, specialty programming, training courses, radio contesting and announcements, and character work.
Programming and Operations Staff at The Soundtrack Channel
July 31, 2010 - July 25, 2025
Produced daily programming logs for U.S. and international satellite uplink providers, managed BetaSP video content dubbing, distribution, shipping and quality control. Also responsible for mail sorting and forwarding, answering phones, and affiliate relations.
Imaging, Radio Personality, Program Director, Music Manager, Production Manager at Pioneer Broadcasting and Morris Communications
August 31, 2005 - July 25, 2025
Held multiple roles including imaging for Active Rock and Hot A/C, radio personality covering all dayshifts including morning show team and solo work. Served as Program Director for Rock and Classic Hits formats, Music Manager for Hot A/C, and Production Manager for a 6 station facility. Responsibilities also included live event appearances and hosting, newswriting and announcing, commercial and entertainment copywriting, comedy writing and production, parody songwriting and performance. Received three Alaska Broadcaster's Association “Goldie” awards for radio comedy and production.

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Qualifications

ASCAP Member 1773003
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment