PODCASTER
PUBLISHER
BROADCASTER
CONTENT CREATOR
Peter McCully
MULTI MEDIA CREATOR & MANAGER
In his early teens Peter volunteered as a camera man at the local cable station in his hometown of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Bitten by the news bug, Peter has had many great media gigs including morning show radio hosts, promotions, programming and news directorships.
He was most recently podcast producer and host of ‘Today in BC’ for Black Press Media.
An award winning newspaper Publisher and former municipal councillor, Peter has served with Chambers of Commerce on both of Canada’s coasts and as Chairman of the BC Legion Highland Gathering.
He is a bass drummer for the Qualicum Beach Pipes and Drums.
PODCASTING
Peter has hosted and produced over 200 topical weekly podcasts including the ‘Today in BC’ podcast for 75 Black Press Media newspaper websites. Peter has chatted with politicians, authors, musicians, comedians, just to name a few. A few samples can be found on this page. Over 100 podcasts in the series can be found here.
Elizabeth May
Peter talks with the Green Party of Canada leader, Elizabeth May. Stephanie May, Elizabeth’s mother, was a prominent activist in New York during the 1950s and was successful in helping to getting a nuclear test ban treaty. The wide-ranging interview includes May’s take on the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Rowe vs. Wade.
Darrell McKay
Darrell McKay, a retired engineer actively involved in humanitarian efforts, chats with Peter from Ukraine. McKay provides a first-hand account of the dire conditions faced by the people. Sitting on the front stoop of a safe house near the front line, McKay shares stories of resilience and heroism amid the ongoing conflict.
Made in BC Book Club
Peter chats with two authors, Kathy Wagner and David Norwell, on the ‘Made in B.C. Book Club’. David Norwell talks about A Complex Coast, a personal account of his solo kayak journey from Victoria to Alaska. McCully also chats with Wagner about Here with You. It’s the powerful story of a mother struggling to save her son from addiction.
Jagmeet Singh
The Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada held roundtable discussions in various locations throughout British Columbia. Peter caught up to Jagmeet Singh on Vancouver Island. Singh says that overall, the people that he has talked to in the sessions offered feasible solutions to healthcare issues.
Freelance Producer / Host
Peter has hosted and produced podcasts for other as well, on a freelance basis. Including an Audio / Video Podcast Interview series for RotatorCuffSurgery.org
Peter has hosted and produced podcasts including an Audio / Video Podcast Interview series for World Tourism Day for DestinationThink.com
Peter has curated content, hosted and produced the Atlantic Canada Business Report podcast for AtlanticCanadaBusiness.News
The PULSE Community Podcast
Peter co-hosts and produces a hyper local podcast series “The PULSE” for Mid-Vancouver Island. The podcast incorporates, interviews, contests, humour, information and a host of AI generated characters including a musical band!
The Skookum Kid's Stories Podcasts
Peter co-hosts and produces a Kid’s Stories podcast series “Skookum Kids Stories”. The podcast incorporates local references to create a listening experience for the whole family & contains custom colouring pages for each episode.
PUBLISHING
Peter has been an Award Winning Publisher of both Daily and Weekly Community newspapers at the Provincial and National levels, on both of Canada’s coasts.
Group Publisher
PQB News, Alberni News, Westerly News, VI Daily
– Supervise and evaluate staff, financial budgeting and forecasting
– Responsible for sales campaigns, features and editorial direction
Publisher
Vancouver Island Daily
Parksville, BC
Parksville, BC
– Supervise and evaluate staff, financial budgeting and forecasting
– Responsible for sales campaigns, features and editorial direction
Publisher
Alberni Valley Times
Port Alberni, BC
Port Alberni, BC
– Supervise and evaluate staff at the daily newspaper
– Responsible for sales campaigns, features and editorial direction
Publisher
Westerly News
Tofino-Ucluelet, BC
Tofino-Ucluelet, BC
– Supervise and evaluate staff, financial budgeting and forecasting
– Responsible for sales campaigns, features and editorial direction
Publisher
Gulf Islands Driftwood
Salt Spring Island, BC
Salt Spring Island, BC
– Develop newspaper promotions, sales campaigns & supplements
– Supervise and evaluate staff, financial budgeting and forecasting
Publisher | Owner
The Guysborough Gazette
Guysborough, NS
Guysborough, NS
– Responsible for sales campaigns, features and editorial direction
BROADCASTING
Peter has been a broadcaster on both of Canada’s coasts in an on-air role as well as music, programming and promotions.
Sales
CKAY
Duncan, BC
Duncan, BC
– Afternoon Show host
– Formulated advertising packages for clients.
– Write / voice commercials
Program Director
AM58CFJX
Antigonish, NS
Antigonish, NS
– Morning Show host.
– Supervisor of on-air and news staff
– Formulated programming concepts and promotions
Music Director
am58CJFX
Antigonish, NS
Antigonish, NS
– Morning Show host.
– Formulated programming concepts and promotions
– Maintained music programming
News Director
950 CHER
Sydney, NS
Sydney, NS
– Developed news programming, anchored morning news shift
– Acted as Broadcast News National reporter for region
Music Director
790CFAN
Newscastle, NB
Newscastle, NB
– Morning Show host.
– Maintained music programming
– On location reporting and recording of clients
Announcer
96CHNS
Halifax, NS
Halifax, NS
– Morning Show host.
– Formulated programming concepts and promotions
– Maintained music programming
BUSINESS
Owner
Salt Spring Photo.com
Salt Spring Island, BC
-Creating and marketing digital images & prints
Co-owner
Salt Spring Internet
Salt Spring Island, BC
-Internet Service Provider
-Photography & web services
Owner
McMedia Advertising
Antigonish, NS
-Audio, video, print company, including: retail radio, messages on hold and video brochures
-Brochures for the Health, Tourism, and Educational Industries
Advertising Manager
S & D Smith Central Supplies
Antigonish, NS
-Largest independent dealer in NS, responsible for co-op budget, flyer, media advertising
-Created in-store radio POS program, and brochure distribution
AWARDS
Peter has had the opportunity to work on some great teams which have been awarded for quality of work and imagination!
Best Overall Newspaper
GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
CCNA 2008 Gold
CCNA 2009 Gold
CCNA 2010 Gold
BCYNA 2005
Best Overall Newspaper
PARKSVILLE QUALICUM NEWS
BCYNA 2014 Gold
BCYNA 2017 Silver
BCYNA 2019 Silver
BCYNA 2020 Silver
GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
Best Promotion
CCNA 2010 – ‘Survivor’
Best Photo Essay
CCNA 2009 – ‘Day in the Life’
CCNA 2010 – ‘Day in the Life’
Best Special Publication
CCNA 2009 – ‘AQUA Magazine’
CCNA 2010 – ‘AQUA Magazine
Best Special Publication
Parksville Qualicum News
CCNA 2016 – ‘Discovery Guide’
COMMUNITY
Active in the local community Peter has been an elected Municipal Councillor and served on Chambers of Commerce on both of Canada’s coasts, as well as various health boards and pipe band related organizations.
Chairman
BC Legion Highland
Gathering
– Co-ordinated volunteers for Games
– Chaired provincial meeting, liason with Royal Canadian Legion
Councillor
County of Antigonish
Antigonish, NS
– Representation for UNSM / FCM
– Chaired Finance and Economic Development Committees
Vice-President
Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce
– VP of Business, developed “Residents Card”, shop local program
Chairman
Atlantic Expressway Committee
Antigonish, NS
– Chairman of the Atlantic Expressway Committee, formed to seek the economic impact of twinning the Trans-Canada Highway
President
Chamber of Commerce
Antigonish, NS
– Chaired meetings and committees, overseeing staff and projects
Board Member
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital
Antigonish, NS
– Chair of the Public Relations Committee, responsible for internal and external communications policy and plans