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Hi, I’m Arielle Raveney, a journalist and podcast producer focused on uplifting community voices and delivering educational, engaging stories. I’m passionate about exploring the world around us and taking deep dives into niche topics through compelling audio storytelling. Over the years I’ve produced and hosted for Illinois Public Media and WBBM Newsradio, collaborating with hosts, researchers, and sources to craft interviews, write scripts, and deliver content that resonates with diverse audiences. I’m committed to accessible, insightful storytelling that highlights local perspectives and social impact.…Hi, I’m Arielle Raveney, a journalist and podcast producer focused on uplifting community voices and delivering educational, engaging stories. I’m passionate about exploring the world around us and taking deep dives into niche topics through compelling audio storytelling. Over the years I’ve produced and hosted for Illinois Public Media and WBBM Newsradio, collaborating with hosts, researchers, and sources to craft interviews, write scripts, and deliver content that resonates with diverse audiences. I’m committed to accessible, insightful storytelling that highlights local perspectives and social impact.

Arielle Raveney

Podcast Producer, Content Producer, Presenter, +2

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Hi, I’m Arielle Raveney, a journalist and podcast producer focused on uplifting community voices and delivering educational, engaging stories. I’m passionate about exploring the world around us and taking deep dives into niche topics through compelling audio storytelling. Over the years I’ve produced and hosted for Illinois Public Media and WBBM Newsradio, collaborating with hosts, researchers, and sources to craft interviews, write scripts, and deliver content that resonates with diverse audiences. I’m committed to accessible, insightful storytelling that highlights local perspectives and social impact.…Hi, I’m Arielle Raveney, a journalist and podcast producer focused on uplifting community voices and delivering educational, engaging stories. I’m passionate about exploring the world around us and taking deep dives into niche topics through compelling audio storytelling. Over the years I’ve produced and hosted for Illinois Public Media and WBBM Newsradio, collaborating with hosts, researchers, and sources to craft interviews, write scripts, and deliver content that resonates with diverse audiences. I’m committed to accessible, insightful storytelling that highlights local perspectives and social impact.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Arielle Raveney, a journalist and podcast producer focused on uplifting community voices and delivering educational, engaging stories. I’m passionate about exploring the world around us and taking deep dives into niche topics through compelling audio storytelling.

Over the years I’ve produced and hosted for Illinois Public Media and WBBM Newsradio, collaborating with hosts, researchers, and sources to craft interviews, write scripts, and deliver content that resonates with diverse audiences. I’m committed to accessible, insightful storytelling that highlights local perspectives and social impact.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Podcast Producer at Illinois Public Media

January 1, 2025 - Present

Produced the weekly podcast Dialogue, and the limited series What We Brought. Dialogue features in-depth stories about education, health, politics, arts, and more as it relates to local Black Communities. Pitched newsworthy and relevant story ideas; collaborated with the host on storyboarding, writing interview questions and script writing; helped identify story angles, sources to interview and booked interviews. Used Adobe Audition to cut audio and assemble 30-minute shows for on-air radio play on Illinois Soul and online podcast listening. Conducted in-depth research behind every subject to write interview questions and create factual, well-rounded scripts.

Podcast Producer/ Host at WBBM Newsradio, Audacy

December 31, 2024 - October 23, 2025

Co-Host and producer of Looped In: Chicago, a bi-weekly show focused on in-depth local culture, breaking news and community-centered stories making an impact in Chicago. Conceived the idea for and launched Looped In: Chicago, doubling average listenership over a year. Pitched newsworthy topics to local and national corporate marketing teams. Conducted interviews with experts on different subjects, with an informed approach with vulnerable sources. Edited episodes, recorded VO and assembled 20-25 minute episodes for local and national distribution and promotion deliverables. Facilitated in-depth research behind every subject to craft informative, comprehensive scripts. Collaborated with newsroom reporters daily to ideate important news stories. Segments from episodes played weekly on-air to WBBM’s 900,000 weekly listeners. Produced social media content supporting weekly episodes.

Assistant Producer at WBBM Newsradio, Audacy

December 31, 2022 - October 23, 2025

Produced breaking news elements in a high-level, breaking news environment, maintaining WBBM’s minute-to-minute programming. Edited, pulled and recorded audio for on-air. Facilitated audio for news sources, including first responders, press conferences, weather forecasts, and more. Collaborated with the on-desk editor and reporters on whatever they needed.

Violence Prevention Educator at Texas State Student Health Center

December 31, 2021 - October 23, 2025

Facilitated conversations over topics such as consent, sexual violence, domestic violence, etc. to groups of 10 to 1000 students. Compiled in-depth research of the latest statistics and research on various health topics to create educational programming. Made complex issues approachable by having non-judgemental, open conversation and delivering information in a consumable way. Helped produce educational events around a campus of 38,000 students.