ReelWorld Cultivates Tomorrow’s Production Stars

• Seattle-based ReelWorld has partnered with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary to help keep the future of Canadian radio sounding its best. As part of this exclusive relationship, ReelWorld provides hands-on instruction to all students who participate in SAIT’s Radio, Television and Broadcast News program and awards a scholarship to the top graduating student of the program each year. The 2020 scholarship recipient is the talented Alyssa Stoyanowski (left).

ReelWorld’s Ron Tarrant (right), Director of RED Hits and a 2008 SAIT alum, coaches students on imaging production, voiceover techniques and radio station workflows and best practices, drawing from his personal career experiences as a top-tier imaging producer and voiceover talent. “I love that I’m able to share my passion for radio production and voicing with these talented students,” Tarrant said. “SAIT played an instrumental role in my own radio education, so it’s an immense privilege to offer advice and help mold the next generation of radio producers, while at the same time giving back to the community that helped me get my start.”

Program Instructor Richard Stroobant remarked, “ReelWorld’s involvement in the program has been incredibly beneficial for our students. The training they receive from Ron is not only a great learning experience, but it also arms them with the skills required to succeed in radio.” Stoyanowski commented, “I was honored to be selected as the recipient of the ReelWorld scholarship for 2020. After I completed the program, my eyes were opened to so many possible careers in the radio industry.” Tarrant recently spoke with Alyssa, who shared details of her experience with the program and what she learned. Their full conversation is posted at reel.world/SAIT.