Johnny Nicholson is an award-winning creative director, producer, and storyteller working across podcasts, video, music, and live experiences. He has created and led projects for a16z, Amazon, Cirque du Soleil, LUSH Cosmetics, Spotify, and others, translating complex ideas in science, technology, business, philosophy, culture, and the environment into stories people actually want to spend time with. His work spans the full creative process, from concept and editorial strategy through writing, production, sound design, and distribution. A composer and musician by background, Johnny has also spent years producing large-scale festivals, conferences, retreats, and experiential events. At the center of his work is a simple interest: finding the human story inside complicated ideas, and figuring out the medium that tells it best.

Johnny Nicholson

Johnny Nicholson is an award-winning creative director, producer, and storyteller working across podcasts, video, music, and live experiences. He has created and led projects for a16z, Amazon, Cirque du Soleil, LUSH Cosmetics, Spotify, and others, translating complex ideas in science, technology, business, philosophy, culture, and the environment into stories people actually want to spend time with. His work spans the full creative process, from concept and editorial strategy through writing, production, sound design, and distribution. A composer and musician by background, Johnny has also spent years producing large-scale festivals, conferences, retreats, and experiential events. At the center of his work is a simple interest: finding the human story inside complicated ideas, and figuring out the medium that tells it best.

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Johnny Nicholson is an award-winning creative director, producer, and storyteller working across podcasts, video, music, and live experiences. He has created and led projects for a16z, Amazon, Cirque du Soleil, LUSH Cosmetics, Spotify, and others, translating complex ideas in science, technology, business, philosophy, culture, and the environment into stories people actually want to spend time with.

His work spans the full creative process, from concept and editorial strategy through writing, production, sound design, and distribution. A composer and musician by background, Johnny has also spent years producing large-scale festivals, conferences, retreats, and experiential events.

At the center of his work is a simple interest: finding the human story inside complicated ideas, and figuring out the medium that tells it best.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

New Media Producer (Video/Audio/Podcasts) at Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z)
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026
Produced and shaped high-profile podcasts and multimedia content for a16z, working across editorial strategy, writing, audio/video production, and distribution. Led projects from concept through release, collaborating with partners, founders, executives, and production teams to turn complex ideas in technology, business, and policy into clear, compelling stories.
Senior Writer & Podcast Producer at Amazon
January 15, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Produced three seasons of Amazon’s This Is Small Business and its Next Generation spinoff, leading editorial development, storytelling, writing, production, and sound design. Turned the experiences of entrepreneurs and small-business owners into accessible, narrative-driven stories about building and growing a business.
Senior Writer & Podcast Producer at Cirque du Soleil
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Co-created and led production of Cirque du Sound, Cirque du Soleil’s original podcast, translating its world of performance, artistry, and creative risk into an intimate audio series. Led concept development, writing, production, sound design, and editorial strategy from launch through release.
Senior Writer & Podcast Producer at LUSH Cosmetics
November 30, 2020 - January 14, 2021
Produced two seasons of The Sound Bath for LUSH Cosmetics, an original podcast exploring wellness, culture, activism, and creativity. Led editorial development, writing, production, and sound design, shaping intimate conversations and immersive audio into thoughtful, story-driven episodes.

Education

Graduate degree (December 2009) at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2006 - December 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

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