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Hi, I’m A.C. Valdez, a radio and podcast producer and audio editor with years of experience creating compelling audio stories for national audiences. I’ve had the opportunity to work with notable clients such as WBEZ, Slate, and Virginia Public Media, and I love diving into every part of the production process — from interviewing to supervising and editing.
Along the way, I discovered a passion for game-making and founded my own company to create tabletop games inspired partly by my journalistic work. I enjoy managing projects, mentoring producers, and exploring creative ways to engage audiences through sound and storytelling.
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Work Experience
Principal at Joyful Amazing Wonderful Industries
November 1, 2024 - PresentProvided editing, production, and consulting services for various podcast projects with clients such as WBEZ (Chicago), Slate, and Virginia Public Media. Conducted interviews, supervised production, and provided edits across multiple platforms. Founded a company to create tabletop games based partly on journalistic work and offered production services to clients.
Senior Supervising Producer at 1A (WAMU/NPR)
November 30, 2024 - August 1, 2025Served as a top editor for a nationally broadcast radio program and podcast distributed to over 460 stations nationwide, supervising five team members. Explored new audiences and partnerships while working deeply in daily news and culture talk program production. Managed station communications and day-to-day production needs.
Senior Producer, Podcasts at The Atlantic
August 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025Hired and supervised multiple producers overseeing technical and editorial production aspects, including research and booking. Designed production processes for series like How To... and Social Distance, working with a variety of hosts and interviewees. Coordinated with multiple departments to optimize subject coverage and launched their flagship show Radio Atlantic.
Senior Editor, Guns & America at WAMU 88.5
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025Co-developed the Gun Play and Pulitzer-winning No Compromise podcasts in partnership with various NPR affiliates. Edited audio and digital reports ensuring accuracy and quality. Trained reporting fellows in audio best practices and managed coverage of major incidents. Produced documentary episodes and contributed reports for major NPR shows.
Senior Producer at Panoply Media
October 31, 2018 - August 1, 2025Produced a broad portfolio of shows including Vox.com’s The Weeds, The Ezra Klein Show, and Side Hustle School. Co-created and produced children's podcasts, supervised producers for various high-profile shows, and recruited top-tier producers and editors including for Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History.
Senior Producer at Latino USA, Futuro Media Group/NPR
June 30, 2015 - August 1, 2025Relaunched Latino USA to a one-hour themed program, overseeing a team to revamp production and sound. Led the show to its first Peabody Award for coverage of the Honduran migration crisis. Grew station carriage, revitalized podcast downloads, and tripled the audience in two years.
Producer at America Abroad
June 30, 2013 - August 1, 2025Sole staff producer creating a monthly one-hour international affairs documentary, recruiting and editing independent journalists worldwide. Produced field reports and interviews on diverse geopolitical topics.
Producer at The Kojo Nnamdi Show, WAMU 88.5
March 31, 2012 - August 1, 2025Produced segments on diverse local and political topics, coordinated guest phone screenings, and crafted content on arts and community issues in Washington, D.C.
Fellow at National Black Programming Consortium
December 31, 2011 - August 1, 2025Conducted media workshops teaching audio gathering, editing, interview techniques, and narrative structure to middle and high school students.
Editorial Assistant at Tell Me More on NPR
May 31, 2008 - August 1, 2025Conducted background research, pre-interviewed guests, wrote scripts, coordinated interview logistics, and produced special segments including performance interviews.
Principal at Joyful Amazing Wonderful Industries
November 1, 2024 - PresentWorked with clients including WBEZ (Chicago), Slate, Virginia Public Media and others to edit, produce, and provide consulting services for various podcast projects. Conducted interviews, supervised production, and provided edits on multiple platforms. Founded a company to create tabletop games based partly on journalistic work and offer production services to clients.
Senior Supervising Producer at 1A (WAMU/NPR)
November 30, 2024 - August 1, 2025Top editor for a nationally broadcast radio program and podcast distributed to over 460 stations nationwide. Supervised five team members and explored new audience possibilities and partnerships. Fulfilled multiple roles including station communications and day-to-day production.
Senior Producer, Podcasts at The Atlantic
August 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025Hired and supervised multiple producers overseeing all aspects of podcast production from technical to editorial. Coordinated research, booking, and production for series such as 'How To…' and 'Social Distance'. Planned and produced episodes of flagship show Radio Atlantic from development through launch. Coordinated with multiple departments for subject coverage.
Senior Editor, Guns & America at WAMU 88.5
December 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025Co-developed the Gun Play podcast and the Pulitzer-winning No Compromise podcast. Edited audio and digital reports for accuracy, fairness, and quality. Trained reporting fellows in audio best practices. Oversaw coverage of major shootings and created a documentary episode for the 20th anniversary of the Columbine shooting. Edited reports for national broadcast.
Senior Producer at Panoply Media
October 31, 2018 - August 1, 2025Launched and produced a broad portfolio of shows including The Weeds, The Ezra Klein Show, and Side Hustle School. Co-created children’s podcast Good Sport! Supervised producers for shows like Inc. Uncensored and Slate’s Political Gabfest. Recruited top-tier producers and editors for notable shows.
Senior Producer at Latino USA, Futuro Media Group/NPR
June 30, 2015 - August 1, 2025Relaunched Latino USA as a one-hour themed program. Led the show to its first Peabody Award for coverage of the Honduran migration crisis. Oversaw producers, editor, engineers, and music consultant to revamp production process and sound. Tripled audience size and kickstarted digital department.
Producer at America Abroad
June 30, 2013 - August 1, 2025Sole staff producer creating one-hour international affairs documentaries monthly. Recruited and edited independent journalists from various countries. Produced field reports and interviews on diverse subjects.
Producer at The Kojo Nnamdi Show, WAMU 88.5
March 31, 2012 - August 1, 2025Produced segments on varied topics including immigration, politics, and public arts. Screened phones for show hosts.
Fellow at National Black Programming Consortium
December 31, 2011 - August 1, 2025Conducted media workshops teaching audio gathering, editing, interview techniques, and narrative structure to middle and high school students.
Editorial Assistant at Tell Me More on NPR
May 31, 2008 - August 1, 2025Conducted background research, pre-interviewed guests, wrote scripts, and coordinated interview logistics. Specialized in immigration and religion topics.
Education
Qualifications
SPJ/RTNDA Certification in Newsroom Management
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014SPJ/RTNDA Certification in Newsroom Management
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Gaming, Education
Experience Level
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