I'm Matt Coates, a writer, reporter, anchor, and producer experienced in news, feature, and entertainment content for broadcast, print and podcasts. I've managed newsrooms and radio stations and have been an editor, talkshow host and producer for commercial and public stations in the Washington DC area. I've created and produced long-running, nationally-syndicated programs and features including Leonard Maltin on Video. As Broadcast News Editor for Web pioneer Speakout.com, I was responsible for both on-air and online interactive editorial content.
I also have a background in illustration and graphic design and I'm experienced in computer-based audio production of news and feature content for air and podcasts. Please select categories from the menu to see and hear samples of my work. Thanks for visiting!