Originally from Anchorage Alaska, Douglas Wayne Ricketts (ASCAP) is a Los Angeles–based composer and producer creating rock, jazz, electronic, orchestral, and hybrid cues for film, TV, and digital media. An active member of the TAXI A&R sync community, he has scored short features, contributed to the music department for Discovery Channel’s "Heartland Thunder," and produced a growing catalog of high‑impact cues for editors and supervisors. Since releasing his first collection of stock music in 2007, Douglas has built a versatile portfolio spanning tension, drama, comedy, and documentary styles. His background in commercial radio, parody songwriting, and stand‑up comedy gives his work a unique sense of timing, character, and storytelling. When he’s not composing, Douglas narrates audiobooks and keeps his comedy chops sharp — creative outlets which continue to shape his musical voice.

Douglas Ricketts

Originally from Anchorage Alaska, Douglas Wayne Ricketts (ASCAP) is a Los Angeles–based composer and producer creating rock, jazz, electronic, orchestral, and hybrid cues for film, TV, and digital media. An active member of the TAXI A&R sync community, he has scored short features, contributed to the music department for Discovery Channel’s "Heartland Thunder," and produced a growing catalog of high‑impact cues for editors and supervisors. Since releasing his first collection of stock music in 2007, Douglas has built a versatile portfolio spanning tension, drama, comedy, and documentary styles. His background in commercial radio, parody songwriting, and stand‑up comedy gives his work a unique sense of timing, character, and storytelling. When he’s not composing, Douglas narrates audiobooks and keeps his comedy chops sharp — creative outlets which continue to shape his musical voice.

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Originally from Anchorage Alaska, Douglas Wayne Ricketts (ASCAP) is a Los Angeles–based composer and producer creating rock, jazz, electronic, orchestral, and hybrid cues for film, TV, and digital media. An active member of the TAXI A&R sync community, he has scored short features, contributed to the music department for Discovery Channel’s “Heartland Thunder,” and produced a growing catalog of high‑impact cues for editors and supervisors.

Since releasing his first collection of stock music in 2007, Douglas has built a versatile portfolio spanning tension, drama, comedy, and documentary styles. His background in commercial radio, parody songwriting, and stand‑up comedy gives his work a unique sense of timing, character, and storytelling.

When he’s not composing, Douglas narrates audiobooks and keeps his comedy chops sharp — creative outlets which continue to shape his musical voice.

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Work Experience

Podcast Narrator/Commentator at Project 2025
February 1, 2026 - Present
An audiobook-style podcast series featuring verbatim narration of the Mandate for Leadership policy document, with original cinematic scores and humorous/exasperated reactions.
Audiobook Narrator at ACX Credits
July 1, 2025 - Present
Narration work credited on the platform; portfolio at www.douglaswaynericketts.com (Voice).
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.
Freelance Musical Composer at ASCAP / Independent
April 1, 2008 - Present
Compose original music in multiple styles for stock music services and clients; includes short features & commercials; active member of TAXI A&R service.
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.
Production / Logging & Affiliate Relations at The Soundtrack Channel
October 1, 2006 - July 31, 2010
Produce daily programming logs for U.S. and international satellite uplink providers; video dubbing, distribution, QA; mail sorting/forwarding; 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.
Freelance Voice-Over Talent & Audio Editor at Independent / Non-Union
July 1, 2005 - Present
Provide voice-over recordings and editing for commercials, PSAs, training, radio contesting, announcements, and character work.
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.
Radio Broadcaster / Imaging / Program Director / Music Manager / Production Manager at Pioneer Broadcasting and Morris Communications
July 1, 1994 - August 31, 2005
Active rock/Hot A/C imaging; radio personality; program director; music manager; production manager for a six-station facility; live events, hosting; newswriting, announcing, copywriting; comedy writing/production; parody songwriting and performance; multiple Alaska Broadcaster's Association Goldie awards.

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Qualifications

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

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Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications