I'm Declan Metz, an audio editor and podcast producer with hands-on experience shaping multi-episode podcast series, dramatized audio content, and post-production across broadcast, film, and live events. I bring a meticulous ear and a collaborative approach, thriving under deadlines while delivering broadcast-ready sound. Currently, I'm deepening my post-production skills through an original audio drama, focusing on sound design, storytelling, and bringing creative direction to life from pre-production through final mix. I enjoy pairing music, effects, and voice to craft immersive audio experiences.…

Declan Metz

I'm Declan Metz, an audio editor and podcast producer with hands-on experience shaping multi-episode podcast series, dramatized audio content, and post-production across broadcast, film, and live events. I bring a meticulous ear and a collaborative approach, thriving under deadlines while delivering broadcast-ready sound. Currently, I'm deepening my post-production skills through an original audio drama, focusing on sound design, storytelling, and bringing creative direction to life from pre-production through final mix. I enjoy pairing music, effects, and voice to craft immersive audio experiences.…

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I’m Declan Metz, an audio editor and podcast producer with hands-on experience shaping multi-episode podcast series, dramatized audio content, and post-production across broadcast, film, and live events. I bring a meticulous ear and a collaborative approach, thriving under deadlines while delivering broadcast-ready sound.

Currently, I’m deepening my post-production skills through an original audio drama, focusing on sound design, storytelling, and bringing creative direction to life from pre-production through final mix. I enjoy pairing music, effects, and voice to craft immersive audio experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Podcast Editor & Production Specialist at Thinking Man Films
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Edited and refined multiple episodes of the Patterns of Evidence Podcast, managed audio and video deliverables through a multi-stage editorial pipeline; applied dialogue cleanup, audio leveling, and pacing refinements for consistent, professional-quality listening and viewing experiences across episodes. Managed session files and maintained organized project data across concurrent podcast and video deliverables with overlapping deadlines. Collaborated closely with senior editorial staff, receiving and implementing creative direction to align final output with established show style and brand standards.
Audio Drama Producer & Editor at Crown College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Produced and edited three original dramatized audio drama episodes ranging from 10 to 20 minutes, managing the full audio post-production pipeline from raw recordings through final delivery. Applied noise reduction, EQ, compression, music selection, and sound effects integration to create immersive, broadcast-quality narrative audio experiences. Coordinated cast recording sessions and managed audio asset organization across multi-episode productions under academic deadline requirements.
Filmmaker and Media Specialist at DM Cinematics
May 1, 2018 - Present
Produced initial sound design for 14 original short films, including music selection, sound effects, rough audio mixing, and voice-over integration across narrative and documentary formats. Managed full post-production audio workflows independently, consistently delivering polished final products within tight deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.
Contract Broadcast Producer at Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Managed live audio systems across 192 multi-camera public broadcasts, ensuring clean, consistent sound quality for public access channel distribution. Troubleshot audio and technical issues in real time during live productions, maintaining broadcast continuity under pressure.
Contract Broadcast Producer at Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission
August 1, 2024 - Present
Current role overseeing contract broadcast production, ensuring clean, consistent sound quality for public access distribution.
Livestream & Broadcast Technician at Maple Plain Community Church
May 1, 2020 - Present
Managed weekly live broadcast audio for in-person and online audiences, maintaining consistent sound quality across platforms and contributing to a 53% increase in Sunday service attendance over six years.
Sound & Production Assistant at Oxford Comma Films
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Managed on-set audio systems, power, and technical coordination across short and feature film productions, ensuring clean source audio capture for post-production.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film & Video Production at Crown College
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services, Telecommunications