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I am a journalist, producer, and project manager who coordinates cross-newsroom and cross-functional teams to deliver editorial projects and community programming. I thrive on turning reporting into engaging productions that reach diverse audiences and empower local voices. My background spans education reporting, project management at Epic Systems, and media-innovation training through NYU's Studio 20 Program. In my current roles with PRX and as founder of We Made Media, I design and produce podcasts, events, and media projects while advising journalism and public-media clients on digital media strategies.…I am a journalist, producer, and project manager who coordinates cross-newsroom and cross-functional teams to deliver editorial projects and community programming. I thrive on turning reporting into engaging productions that reach diverse audiences and empower local voices. My background spans education reporting, project management at Epic Systems, and media-innovation training through NYU's Studio 20 Program. In my current roles with PRX and as founder of We Made Media, I design and produce podcasts, events, and media projects while advising journalism and public-media clients on digital media strategies.

Amber Walker

Podcast Producer, Project Manager, Creative Producer, +5

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I am a journalist, producer, and project manager who coordinates cross-newsroom and cross-functional teams to deliver editorial projects and community programming. I thrive on turning reporting into engaging productions that reach diverse audiences and empower local voices. My background spans education reporting, project management at Epic Systems, and media-innovation training through NYU's Studio 20 Program. In my current roles with PRX and as founder of We Made Media, I design and produce podcasts, events, and media projects while advising journalism and public-media clients on digital media strategies.…I am a journalist, producer, and project manager who coordinates cross-newsroom and cross-functional teams to deliver editorial projects and community programming. I thrive on turning reporting into engaging productions that reach diverse audiences and empower local voices. My background spans education reporting, project management at Epic Systems, and media-innovation training through NYU's Studio 20 Program. In my current roles with PRX and as founder of We Made Media, I design and produce podcasts, events, and media projects while advising journalism and public-media clients on digital media strategies.

Available to hire

I am a journalist, producer, and project manager who coordinates cross-newsroom and cross-functional teams to deliver editorial projects and community programming. I thrive on turning reporting into engaging productions that reach diverse audiences and empower local voices.

My background spans education reporting, project management at Epic Systems, and media-innovation training through NYU’s Studio 20 Program. In my current roles with PRX and as founder of We Made Media, I design and produce podcasts, events, and media projects while advising journalism and public-media clients on digital media strategies.

Skills

Podcast Production

Copywriting

Experience Level

Podcast Production

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Producer / Project Manager, Production Unit (freelance) at PRX (Public Radio Exchange)

January 1, 2021 - Present

Managed production timelines and cross-team collaboration across editors, producers, and engineers. Supervised production workflow from reporting through final mix for public media distribution. Coordinated deliverables and ensured deadlines across partner organizations.

Founder at We Made Media LLC

January 1, 2021 - Present

Operate live performance and media venue, managing booking, scheduling, and live production logistics. Produce podcasts, events, and media projects; coordinate talent and collaborators. Consult on audio and digital media projects for journalism and public media clients.

Education Reporter (K-12 Beat) at The Capital Times

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Reported on education policy, school governance, and community issues. Built relationships with educators, families, and policymakers. Moderated public forums connecting journalists and community stakeholders.

Project Manager / Implementation Consultant at Epic Systems

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Coordinated software implementation across hospital sites, working across clinicians, IT, and administration. Managed timelines, training, and deployment for systems used in 38 operating rooms. Developed a training program adopted at 300+ hospitals.

Voice & Emerging Technologies Lead at J6 Labs

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Led development of multimodal voice experiences; platforms included Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Coordinated product design between engineers, product managers, and client stakeholders. Advised organizations on digital audience growth and multimedia platform strategies.

Copy Editor & Mentor at The Bulletin, California State University, Dominguez Hills

January 1, 2023 - Present

Editorial and mentorship work supporting student journalism initiatives.

Product Management Intern at National Public Radio (NPR)

June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019

Supported product management initiatives during Summer 2019 internship.