Douglas Ricketts

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.

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

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

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.

Podcast Narrator/Commentator at Project 2025

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

Narration work credited on the platform; portfolio at www.douglaswaynericketts.com (Voice).

Freelance Musical Composer at ASCAP / Independent

Compose original music in multiple styles for stock music services and clients; includes short features & commercials; active member of TAXI A&R service.

Freelance Voice-Over Talent & Audio Editor at Independent / Non-Union

Provide voice-over recordings and editing for commercials, PSAs, training, radio contesting, announcements, and character work.

Production / Logging & Affiliate Relations at The Soundtrack Channel

Produce daily programming logs for U.S. and international satellite uplink providers; video dubbing, distribution, QA; mail sorting/forwarding; affiliate relations.