Zack Goutzoulas
Quality journalism and audio production
Hi, I'm Zack Goutzoulas - broadcaster, writer, and producer.I have several years experience in the community broadcasting sector with SYN Media, have written for Melbourne gaming publication Doublejump, and have done audio production work with both RMIT University and the Melbourne Press Club.This year I’m the executive producer of SYN Media’s flagship gaming program Player One. In this role, I coordinate a team of young people to put together a weekly gaming radio show, covering industry news and events in an entertaining manner.My previous roles at SYN Media include producing the arts and culture program Art Smitten in 2023 and the sex and relationships program The Naughty Rude Show in 2022. In all of these roles I have honed my presentation, audio production, and interviewing skills to deliver high-quality programs.When not working I can usually be found enjoying a video game, listening to music, or gathering with friends for some Dungeons & Dragons.
Zack worked to a series of tight deadlines and delivered quality work in the timeframes. More importantly, he immersed himself in the material and showed how adaptable and flexible he can be. His technical work was excellent, and he was a pleasure to deal with.Nick Richardson - Melbourne Press Club CEO
Portfolio
Below is a selection of my written and audio works. Included are a variety of interviews I’ve conducted, both in-studio and on the floor at various events. I have experience using various equipment, such as handheld Zoom mics and shotgun mics, as well as different software such as Adobe Audition and Reaper.
Interviews
Exit Interview
Exit is a professional E-sports player from E-sports team Made in Brazil. I interviewed Exit at DreamHack Melbourne 2024 for Player One.
Scott Wilson Interview
Scott Wilson is a comic writer and creator of the Aboriginal superhero universe, the Indigiverse. I interviewed Scott Wilson on the floor of Metro Comic-Con 2023, at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
Olivia McLeod Interview
Olivia McLeod is an Australian artist and producer, who performed Pash at Melbourne Fringe Festival 2022. I interviewed her in-studio for The Naughty Rude Show.
Audio Production & Editing
Have You Heard The News? Podcast
Have You Heard The News? is a podcast series by the Melbourne Press Club, where notable Australians are asked to recall the first news story they remember. I edited the interviews with Miriam Silva, Barry Judd, and Simon Holmes à Court. The editing process involved cutting the hour-long interviews to approximately 15 minutes according to notes provided by the producer, as well as inserting historical audio and ambient music.
The Healthy Ageing Podcast plus was created as part of an RMIT research project. I was brought on as a research assistant and producer for the episodes covering exercise and cognitive health. I sourced and conducted interviews with older members of the public interested in maintaining their health. I also conducted broad structural edits before sending episodes them to the sound production team.
Writing
Calwell's Labor MP focuses on migrant wellbeing
A profile of Maria Vamvakinou written for The Junction as part of the Safe Seats Program, where student journalists wrote features on candidates in traditionally safe seats in the lead-up to the 2022 Victorian state election. In writing this article, I researched and interviewed Vamvakinou as well as Sidra Shahab, a local migrant consultant.
A review of Whirllaxy Limited's mech-building roguelike Metal Mind. I reviewed the 2024 Nintendo Switch port of the game, praising it for the unique aesthetic but critiquing the unsatisfying, often repetitive gameplay.
Contact
I specialise in event coverage and freelance writing. I am also open to contract audio editing and production work. Or feel free to just say hi!
Email: contact@zackgoutzoulas.com