I'm Steve Ivings, a versatile writer, performer and voice artist based in Victoria, BC. Over the past three decades I have written and voiced radio and TV commercials, produced and performed in dinner theatre and stand-up shows, and steered projects from stage productions to creative direction. From CFAX Radio to Star Potential Studios and Canadian Traffic Network, I’ve worn many hats—writer, producer, director, host and entertainer—always focused on telling engaging stories and bringing audiences to life with humor and warmth.

Steve Ivings

I'm Steve Ivings, a versatile writer, performer and voice artist based in Victoria, BC. Over the past three decades I have written and voiced radio and TV commercials, produced and performed in dinner theatre and stand-up shows, and steered projects from stage productions to creative direction. From CFAX Radio to Star Potential Studios and Canadian Traffic Network, I’ve worn many hats—writer, producer, director, host and entertainer—always focused on telling engaging stories and bringing audiences to life with humor and warmth.

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I’m Steve Ivings, a versatile writer, performer and voice artist based in Victoria, BC. Over the past three decades I have written and voiced radio and TV commercials, produced and performed in dinner theatre and stand-up shows, and steered projects from stage productions to creative direction.

From CFAX Radio to Star Potential Studios and Canadian Traffic Network, I’ve worn many hats—writer, producer, director, host and entertainer—always focused on telling engaging stories and bringing audiences to life with humor and warmth.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance
July 1, 2016 - Present
Wrote and voiced radio and television commercials; performed as a stand-up comedian and impressionist; provided voice-over for radio and TV commercials; wrote scripts for various stage productions.
Manager and Theatre Operator at Star Potential Studios
June 30, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Managed and ran a one-hundred seat theatre; wrote various stage productions; freelanced web and radio script writing and voice-over work.
Helicopter Traffic Reporter at Canadian Traffic Network
April 30, 2010 - August 1, 2025
Presented helicopter traffic reports on AM640 and Q107.
Freelance Producer/Writer/Performer
September 30, 2007 - August 1, 2025
Wrote, produced, directed, and performed dinner theatre productions, onstage variety shows, and stage plays; wrote and voiced radio and television commercials; performed as stand-up comedian and impressionist.
Announcer/Creative Director at CFAX Radio
September 30, 2001 - August 1, 2025
Hosted and produced Morning Show; wrote, produced, and voiced on-air comedy features; wrote and voiced radio commercials; managed Creative Department; produced and hosted radio promotional events.
Freelance
December 31, 1996 - August 1, 2025
Wrote and voiced radio and television commercials; served as publicity director for two local theatre companies; stand-up comedian and impressionist; taught workshops on film acting and stand-up comedy.
Creative Director/Announcer at CKDA/CFMS Radio
December 31, 1995 - August 1, 2025
Hosted weekend and weekday afternoons; wrote, produced, and voiced on-air comedy features; managed Creative Department; produced and hosted radio promotional events.
Freelance
December 31, 1994 - August 1, 2025
Stand-up comedian and impressionist; wrote and voiced radio and television commercials; advertising consultant.
Creative Director/Announcer at CKWX/KISS FM Radio
May 31, 1991 - August 1, 2025
Managed Creative Department; produced and co-hosted Morning Show; wrote, produced, and voiced on-air comedy features and specialty promotional campaigns; wrote, produced, and voiced on-air novelty songs.
Announcer/Writer/Promotion Director at CFAX Radio
April 30, 1985 - August 1, 2025
Hosted all night program and weekend afternoons; wrote and produced on-air comedy features; wrote and voiced radio commercials and on-air novelty songs.
Freelance Writer/Voice Actor/Stand-up Comedian at Freelance
July 1, 2016 - Present
Wrote/voiced radio and television commercials; stand-up comedian and impressionist; voice-over for radio and TV; wrote scripts for various stage productions.
Theatre Manager/Producer at Star Potential Studios
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2016
Managed and ran a 100-seat theatre; wrote stage productions; freelanced web and radio script writing and voice-over work.
Traffic Reporter at Canadian Traffic Network
September 1, 2007 - April 1, 2010
Presented helicopter traffic reports on AM640 and Q107.
Freelance Writer/Producer/Performer/Comedian at Freelance
September 1, 2001 - September 1, 2007
Wrote/produced/directed/performed dinner theatre productions; wrote/produced/directed/performed onstage variety shows and stage plays; wrote/voiced radio & television commercials; stand-up comedian and impressionist.
Announcer/Creative Director at CFAX Radio
January 1, 1997 - September 1, 2001
Hosted/produced Morning Show; wrote/produced/voiced on-air comedy features; wrote/voiced radio commercials; managed Creative Department; produced/hosted radio promotional events.
Writer/Voice Artist/Publicity Director at Freelance
November 1, 1995 - December 1, 1996
Wrote/voiced radio & television commercials; Publicity director for two local theatre companies; stand-up comedian & impressionist; taught workshops on film acting & stand-up comedy.
Creative Director/Announcer at CKDA/CFMS Radio
January 1, 1994 - December 1, 1995
Hosted weekend afternoons; hosted weekday afternoons; wrote/produced/voiced on-air comedy features; managed Creative Department; produced/hosted radio promotional events.
Freelance Stand-up comedian & Advertising consultant at Freelance
June 1, 1991 - December 1, 1994
Wrote/voiced radio & television commercials; advertising consultant.
Creative Director/Announcer at CKWX/KISS FM Radio
September 1, 1985 - May 1, 1991
Managed Creative Department; Produced Morning Show; Co-hosted Morning Show; Wrote/produced/voiced on-air comedy features; Wrote/voiced specialty on-air promotional campaigns; Wrote/produced/voiced on-air novelty songs.
Announcer/Writer/Promotion Director at CFAX Radio
August 1, 1984 - April 1, 1985
Hosted all-night program; hosted weekend afternoons; Wrote/produced on-air comedy features; Wrote/voiced radio commercials; Wrote/produced/voiced on-air novelty songs.

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