"There are any number of "technology experts" flogging their opinions these days. Jesse Hirsh is one of the precious few worth listening to and more importantly, trusting. He knows what you'll be talking about tomorrow, why it's hot and what you should be worried about."
— Matt Galloway, Host of Here and Now on CBC Radio in Toronto.

Broadcasting: The Art and Science of the Sound Byte

My broadcasting work, like public speaking, is both personally rewarding and intellectually stimulating. The art and science of the sound byte is a skill I've consciously sought to cultivate in recognition of the power and impact it has in our society.

As a freelance journalist, I've been doing radio and television work for a decade and a half. I've worked for CFRB, Jazz FM, TVO, Global TV, CityTv, Rogers, OMNI, and MuchMusic. Presently, I regularly appear on CBC Radio, as well as weekly on CBC Newsworld.

While I relish the opportunity to speak and write in long form, being able to explain complex phenomena in a relatively short time frame allows me to get to the heart of an issue or subject, and provide insight that is intelligent and entertaining.

It's been a passion my entire life. When I was in grade school, I took Saturday school classes in television and radio production, organizing friends to do broadcasts that were heard by a handful of other friends via micro transmitters or cassette tapes. In University, I got involved in campus radio and media activism, while focusing on a degree in comparative and critical analysis.

Some of my Newsworld segments are archived on the cbc.ca website, and I've uploaded others over the years to YouTube:

From 2005 to 2007, I hosted an Interfaith television show called 3D Dialogue that was broadcast on the OMNI and Rogers networks. I've uploaded some of the show's segments. Here's a selection:

TVO's flagship show The Agenda has me on semi-regularly to talk about social media, virtuality, and other Internet subjects: