Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Charles!
I am a Media Production professional based in Buffalo, NY, with a strong passion for storytelling through audio and visual content. I currently serve as a Radio Producer, where I develop, edit, and produce engaging content that connects with diverse audiences across platforms.
I earned my associate degree in Communication and Media Arts from SUNY Erie in 2020 and completed my bachelor’s degree in Media Production at SUNY Buffalo State University in 2022.
With hands-on experience in video editing, audio production, and content creation, I bring a creative and detail-oriented approach to every project. Whether I’m behind the camera, in the editing suite, or shaping the vision for a new piece, I am driven by the power of media to inform, inspire, and connect.
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I always had a vision of owning my own production company, a production company that focused on spreading a message to the young community and center on people of my color in a positive way. I have started my own podcast company and we have two podcasts running now with a third one coming within this year.
EXPERIENCE
April 2024-Present
Producer, Radio News (BTPM NPR)
Buffalo Toronto Public Media
As a radio producer, I craft compelling news content for both broadcast and digital platforms. My role includes researching, writing, editing, and producing original stories and features. I conduct interviews with key voices in the community and transform them into engaging radio segments using industry-standard audio editing tools. Collaborating closely with reporters, hosts, and editors, I help shape news coverage and assist with live or recorded programs. I also adapt stories for web and social media, applying strong editorial judgment and upholding the highest journalistic standards in fast-paced newsroom environments.
August 2023 - April 2024
Associate Producer (WBFO)
Buffalo Toronto Public Media
I support producers and station staff across all phases of production, from pre- to post-production, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality programming. My responsibilities include booking and scheduling guests, recording and editing segments, managing audio quality, and maintaining detailed timecode notes. I collaborate with the team to develop both new and ongoing local content, while also contributing to the long-term strategy and day-to-day logistics of each program.
November 2022 - August 2023
Broadcasting Programming Associate (WBFO)
Buffalo Toronto Public Media
I assist with the full range of live and recorded radio operations, including booking and scheduling guests, recording and editing programs, and operating the on-air control board. I also support on-air pledge drives and contribute to various production needs as assigned by station leadership, ensuring smooth and effective broadcast execution.
EDUCATION
2017-2019
Associate's Degree
Graduation: May 2020
GPA: 3.5
SUNY Erie Community College
Associate of Science: Communication and Media Arts
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Complete courses in Broadcasting, Video Postproduction, Video Production, Public Relation and Advertising, Rhetoric, Contemporary Cinema, Public Speaking and Communication Theory.
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- Dean's List recipient: Spring 2018, 2019 & Fall 2019-20
- The National Society of Leadership and Success: Feb 2019 - Present
- Men of Merit: Sep 2018 - Dec 2019
2020-2022
Bachelor's Degree
Graduation: May 2022
GPA: 3.5
SUNY State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts & Science: Media Production
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Complete courses in Broadcasting, Video Production, Television Production, Video Postproduction, Media Management, Audio Production, Principles of Journalism, Multi-Camera Studio Production, Race, Class and Gender in Media and Documentary Analysis
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- Dean's List recipient: Spring 2021, Fall 2021-22
- Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association Honor Society: November 2021 - Present
- Vice President of Communication Honor's Society: November 2021 - Present
Special Projects
Basic Television Script
Basic Radio Script
My Brother's Keeper Screenplay Sample
Basic Television Commercial Script
Screenplay Treatment "My Brother's Keeper"
Erie Community College School Shooting Online Story
SKILLS
Microsoft ExCel - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Adobe Premiere - Advanced
Adobe Audition - Advanced
Power Point - Proficient
EXPERTISE
I'M A PODCAST CREATOR
I have two podcast that are up and available on all major platforms such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast and Anchor.
The first podcast is a wrestling based Podcast called Royal Club Wrestling in which I discuss all things wrestling. I cover mostly WWE and NXT but I also discuss AEW, Ring of Honor, New Japan, Impact Wrestling and the latest news in the wrestling world.
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My second podcast is a current event podcast called Views From The 2. This podcast is co-hosted with myself and Shawn "Shawn Pesos" Davis. We cover all the latest news in the world of sports, entertainment and relate it to daily life.
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I'M A SOUND ENGINEER
Along with creating my podcasts I am also a sound engineer for four other podcast along with sound engineering my own. I handle the work of three well established podcast: Citizen The Pod (Hosted by Keina Zontel), For Tha Love Of... (Hosted by my very own brother Frederick Gilbert Jr and Tamara McMillan, Politicking While Black (Hosted by Allen Greer) and a football based podcast called The Gridiron Guys Podcast hosted by "Shawn Pesos" and Russ Digi. I am also apart of Crews Control Media started up by owner and lead consultant Jamil Crews
I'M A VIDEO EDITOR
While studying post production I learned that I took on different projects such as taking raw footage (Lord of The Rings) and making it into a scene, making a music video and making a movie trailer.