Freelance Audio Producer
Present
I'm currently working full-time with iHeartMedia. I'm the senior producer of Afterlives, a documentary series hosted by Raquel Willis about the life and death of Layleen Polanco and the systems of power that her story intersects with. I also produced the award-winning narrative series When You're Invisible.
Previously, I edited an independently produced interview style podcast for Happy Planet Capital.
Heritage Radio Network
Communications Manager + Producer
August 2021 - August 2022
I served as the producer of 4 series (Meat and Three, My Family Recipe, The Big Food Question, and Hard Core) with responsibilities including concept development, research, reporting, hosting, writing, guest booking, providing editorial feedback, managing production teams and timelines, and audio editing. Additionally, I directed HRN's communications strategy, copywriting, and posting across social media platforms with a combined ~64,000 followers. I also supervised a team of 6-15 interns; managing recruiting, hiring, robust training, and weekly production projects.
Communications Associate
January 2021- August 2021
Produced 5 series: Meat and Three, Jupiter's Alamanac, The Shameless Chef, The Big Food Question and Hard Core. Played a critical role in launching 3 of these series with diverse concepts, workflows, and topics. Supported communications and sponsorship projects; drafting copy, graphics, and pitch decks.
Special Projects Coordinator
January 2020 - January 2021
Produced HRN's flagship show, Meat and Three, overseeing the weekly planning and editing process and managing HRN's team of interns. Have helped launch three series on the network and continue to produce these, now weekly, podcasts. Created sponsored content in the form of ad copy and blog posts. Supported HRN's core staff members in various projects related to audio production, programming, underwriting, and fundraising.
Hard Core: A Cider Podcast
Producer
October 2019 - January 2020
Conducted interviews, outlined, and scripted this six-episode series from HRN about the growth of the hard cider industry, grappling with themes including agriculture, climate change, history, and and racial equity.
Beer Sessions Radio
Associate Producer
October 2019 - November 2020
Assisted with booking 2-5 guests per episode, conducted research on various themes, drafted questions for the host, and facilitated recordings on this weekly live radio show.
Radio & Research Intern
September 2018 - March 2019
Produced weekly segments for Meat +Three, HRN's food news roundup. Covered a variety of local news beats and neighborhood stories, integrating political events with the show's reporting on the food and hospitality industry.
Making Contact Radio Project
Audience Engagement Director
July 2019 - January 2020
Posted and promoted weekly episodes of this podcast across audio and social media platforms. Crafted a redesigned weekly newsletter featuring show descriptions, interviews with producers, and other relevant content.
Distribution & Outreach Assistant
September 2018 - February 2019
Managed social media posts, communicated with radio stations across the country, and helped with fundraising for this documentary style program covering diverse social justice issues.
WBAI Radio
Freelance Reporter
July 2019 - September 2019
Pitched and produced local stories focused on current events, community issues, and activism for WBAI Evening News
WESU FM RADIO
Production Staff Member & Host
2015 - 2018
Hosted two feminist talk shows on WESU, Wesleyan University's campus-community station, featuring reporting and commentary on current events, curated playlists by women and queer musicians, and interviews with student activists and artists.