I’m Jarek Zaba, an audio producer and sound designer with a track record across the BBC, independent studios, and major outlets. I guide productions from concept through to final edit, blending documentary storytelling with immersive sound to engage listeners and elevate impact. My work spans longform series, investigative reporting, and live/weekly shows, always balancing schedule discipline with creative collaboration to deliver polished, compelling audio. I thrive in fast-paced or high-stakes environments, partnering with presenters, editors, and engineers to craft sonic identities that support clear storytelling. From shaping the sound of MF DOOM: Long Island to Leeds to producing for Tailenders and other flagship programmes, I bring technical fluency, a newsroom sensibility, and a friendly, team‑oriented approach to every project.

Jarek Zaba

I’m Jarek Zaba, an audio producer and sound designer with a track record across the BBC, independent studios, and major outlets. I guide productions from concept through to final edit, blending documentary storytelling with immersive sound to engage listeners and elevate impact. My work spans longform series, investigative reporting, and live/weekly shows, always balancing schedule discipline with creative collaboration to deliver polished, compelling audio. I thrive in fast-paced or high-stakes environments, partnering with presenters, editors, and engineers to craft sonic identities that support clear storytelling. From shaping the sound of MF DOOM: Long Island to Leeds to producing for Tailenders and other flagship programmes, I bring technical fluency, a newsroom sensibility, and a friendly, team‑oriented approach to every project.

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I’m Jarek Zaba, an audio producer and sound designer with a track record across the BBC, independent studios, and major outlets. I guide productions from concept through to final edit, blending documentary storytelling with immersive sound to engage listeners and elevate impact. My work spans longform series, investigative reporting, and live/weekly shows, always balancing schedule discipline with creative collaboration to deliver polished, compelling audio.

I thrive in fast-paced or high-stakes environments, partnering with presenters, editors, and engineers to craft sonic identities that support clear storytelling. From shaping the sound of MF DOOM: Long Island to Leeds to producing for Tailenders and other flagship programmes, I bring technical fluency, a newsroom sensibility, and a friendly, team‑oriented approach to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Producer at Persephonica
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Senior Producer on MF DOOM: Long Island to Leeds (BBC Audio Lab / 6 Music); guided first-time producer through the entire process, devising a production schedule, interviewing Romesh Ranganathan, scripting 5 episodes, recording with co-host AFRODEUTSCHE, and delivering final edits. Oversaw related TV and online visuals for the 2025-26 period.
Producer at Persephonica
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Producer – ‘Political Currency’ and ‘Outrage + Optimism’; contributed to Persephonica’s flagship politics podcast slate and ongoing weekly productions.
Producer at 2 Degrees West
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Delivered on successful pitches for World Service series strands; in “Can AI power a green fashion revolution” worked with presenter Brooke Roberts-Islam; in “Jack Brabham: A champion in his own construction” produced, mixed and presented the story through an interview with David Brabham.
Sound Designer at Smoke Trail Productions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Sound designed for ‘Buried’ (BBC Radio 4) and ‘Buried: The Last Witness’; environmental crime investigations with Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor; Gold award at the British Podcast Awards (2023).
Sound Designer at Smoke Trail Productions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2026
Sound designed for ‘File on 4’ (BBC Radio 4), ‘The Documentary’ (BBC World Service), and ‘Boy Wasted’; long-running collaboration on multi-part investigations.
Sound Designer at Daily Mail
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Sound design for ‘Lost Voices’ and ‘Heists, Scams & Lies’; complementing factual narration with archival material and atmospheric effects.
Producer at BBC Studios
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Producer on multiple episodes of Formula One podcast ‘The Inside Track’ with a focus on Red Bull team dynamics; secured exclusive interview with Laurent Mekies.

Education

MA Radio Documentary (Distinction) at Goldsmiths, University Of London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
MSc Theory & History Of International Relations (Merit) at London School Of Economics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
BA (Hons) History & Journalism (First) at Kingston University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
MA Radio Documentary (Distinction) at Goldsmiths, University Of London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
MSc Theory & History Of International Relations (Merit) at London School Of Economics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
BA (Hons) History & Journalism (First) at Kingston University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

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