Brian Matthews

Direct the online initiatives for corporate and station websites.

Manage WAGT’s digital media department, establishing the creative direction for all online content and services. Work with News, Promotions, and Sales departments to increase traffic and revenue across all digital media platforms. Supervise training and implementation of digital media initiatives across all departments.

Oversee the media and and broadcasts for First Baptist Church, Augusta, including producing and post-producing a weekly contemporary television show and executive producing a live weekly broadcast. Also responsible for all television marketing and provide media support for print and radio marketing.

Transitioned BDMatthews Films into the incorporated Video Media International, Inc. to better provide media support services to clients ranging from banks and television stations to larger corporations and independent film-makers. Developed marketing strategies and maintained sales relationships on a local and regional level. Secured contracts for marketing campaigns, television show series post-production, documentaries and commercials. Worked with clients to cross-promote their company in television, print and radio markets.

Launched a small production company providing media support for commercials and advertising projects for clients ranging from small local businesses to churches.

Directed the design and creation of promotional advertisements to air on local WB station affiliate. Met with clients and oversaw production from concept through storyboard and completion. Assisted in overall marketing and promotional elements of the WB’s grassroots promotion campaigns.

Provided leadership for the youth ministry of Advent Lutheran Church. Led and supervised worship services, organized events and trips, led youth on a mission trip to Puerto Rico, supervised adult volunteers and teachers, and managed the yearly budget and fundraising campaigns.

Graduated Summa Cum Laude