I am an award-winning podcast producer, scriptwriter and lapsed standup comedian. My passion is crafting compelling audio that delights and informs. My work has covered business, entrepreneurship, history, creativity, storytelling, fantasy roleplay, comedy and content for kids.…

Adam Skuse

I am an award-winning podcast producer, scriptwriter and lapsed standup comedian. My passion is crafting compelling audio that delights and informs. My work has covered business, entrepreneurship, history, creativity, storytelling, fantasy roleplay, comedy and content for kids.…

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I am an award-winning podcast producer, scriptwriter and lapsed standup comedian. My passion is crafting compelling audio that delights and informs.

My work has covered business, entrepreneurship, history, creativity, storytelling, fantasy roleplay, comedy and content for kids.

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Language

Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Writer / Producer at Wondery
September 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Researched and wrote 25 episodes of The Best Idea Yet; assembled 45-minute episodes using Descript; ran recording sessions, coaching talent and on-the-fly script edits; leveraged AI tools (ChatGPT, Google NotebookLM, ClaudeAI) for research and outlining; in first year, show achieved 2 million+ downloads, and Signal and Ambie nominations.
Senior Writer at Wait What
April 1, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Scripted and produced over 100 episodes of Masters of Scale; worked directly with high-profile founders, CEOs and celebrities to craft their stories into compelling business insights; oversaw a team of writers and researchers; created in-depth research reports on executives, companies and sectors; contributed to podcasts Meditative Story, Should This Exist?, Spark & Fire.
Freelance Editor and Writer at Various Clients (UK/US/China)
July 1, 2018 - October 21, 2025
Advised clients on marketing and communications strategy; wrote for CNN International, Global Times and Future Publishing; created podcast series profiling entrepreneurs in Shanghai.
Product Manager at RedTech Advisors, Shanghai
December 1, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Led production of in-depth investment reports on large tech companies.
Business Editor at Global Times, Shanghai
December 1, 2011 - October 21, 2025
Wrote, commissioned and edited business news and commentary pieces for national newspaper.
Executive Editor at Interfax News Agency, Shanghai
September 1, 2009 - October 21, 2025
Led business section covering tech news; spearheaded redesign of new portal website.
Editor (Internal Communications) at Summersault Communications, Leamington Spa
July 1, 2006 - October 21, 2025
Production of monthly employee-facing magazine for TUI UK.

Education

Post-graduate diploma in magazine journalism at Journalism Centre, Harlow
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Philosophy BA (Hons) Class 2 Div 1A at University of Warwick
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025

Qualifications

Maker's Academy Coding Bootcamp
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
AudioGo Stand Up and Get Heard 2013
January 1, 2013 - October 21, 2025
Ambies 2021 - Best Scriptwriting (non-fiction) nominee
January 1, 2021 - October 21, 2025
Mandarin Chinese (Kunming College of Eastern Language and Culture)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education
    paper Masters of Scale

    Scripted and produced over 100 episodes of the award-winning hit business podcast
    Masters of Scale and contributing to audience reach in the millions

    ● Worked directly with high-profile founders, CEOs, and celebrities to craft their stories
    into compelling business insights

    ● Oversaw team of writers and researchers

    ● Created in-depth research reports on executives, companies and sectors

    ● Contributed to podcasts Meditative Story (wellness), Should This Exist? (futurology) and
    Spark & Fire (creativity)

    paper The Best Idea Yet

    I researched and wrote 25 episodes of The Best Idea Yet, a weekly podcast exploring the unexpected origin story of beloved brands and products

    I assembled 45-minute episodes using Descript.

    Ran recording sessions, coaching talent and making on-the-fly script edits

    Leveraged AI tools such as ChatGPT, Google NotebookLM, and ClaudeAI in research
    and outlining of episodes

    In first year, show achieved 2 million+ downloads, and Signal and Ambie nominations