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BRIAN SMITH

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Senior Audio & Podcast Producer with over 26 years of experience producing high-rating broadcasts, premium digital audio, and live shows across major media markets.

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Senior Audio & Podcast Producer with over 26 years of experience producing high-rating broadcasts, premium digital audio, and live shows across major media markets. Proven expertise in end-to-end audio engineering, sound design, and live board operations for fast-moving, high-stakes environments.

Specializes in show and guest management for top-tier sports and news platforms, including The Athletic (The New York Times) and KNBR 680. Trusted for multi-track editing, audio restoration, mastering, and cross-functional leadership to deliver polished final cuts under tight daily deadlines.

  • 26 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Other

Work experience· 12 roles

Senior Podcast Producer · The Athletic (The New York Times)Oct 2019 – Jan 2026 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Owned end-to-end remote production for premium sports podcasts, delivering sound design, editing, and distribution aligned with The New York Times editorial standards. Managed high-profile guest booking pipelines in collaboration with hosts, writers, and external PR teams to secure top-tier athletic and broadcast talent. Engineered complex multi-track audio for seamless, highly edited final cuts while meeting strict daily publishing deadlines.

Senior Podcast Producer · The Athletic - New York Times (Remote)Oct 2019 – Jan 2026 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Led production of podcasts, interviews, live broadcasts and promos; coordinated with hosts to book guests; produced sound bites and edited episodes; mentored team and collaborated with colleagues to achieve top ratings and awards.

Senior Podcast Producer · The Athletic – New York Times (Remote)Oct 2019 – Jan 2026 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Led production of podcasts and live broadcasts; produced interviews, sound bites, promos; coordinated with hosts to book guests; board operator responsibilities; contributed to top ratings and awards.

Senior Podcast Producer · The Athletic / New York Times (Remote)Oct 2019 – Jan 2026 · 6 yrs 4 mos
Senior Podcast Producer · The Athletic - New York Times - RemoteOct 2019 – Jan 2026 · 6 yrs 4 mos
Senior Podcast Producer · The Athletic - New York TimesOct 2019 – Jan 2026 · 6 yrs 4 mos
Producer / Board Operator · Cumulus Media – KNBR 680Feb 1999 – Sep 2019 · 20 yrs 8 mos
Producer / Board Operator · Cumulus Media - KNBR 680, San Francisco, CAFeb 1999 – Sep 2019 · 20 yrs 8 mos

Education· 8

Bachelor of Arts: Communications- Radio & TV · San Francisco State University2030 – 2002
Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Radio & TV · San Francisco State University2030 – 2002
Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Radio & TV · San Francisco State University2030 – 2002
Bachelor of Arts · San Francisco State University - San Francisco, California2030 – 2002

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