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Hi, I’m Paul Leary, a dynamic media producer and operations director with extensive experience in live broadcasting, radio, and social media. I excel in audio/video production, live streaming, and troubleshooting in fast-paced environments.
Currently, I run PL PRODUCTIONS LLC, offering social media direction, live-streaming services for arts events, and production consulting to nonprofit organizations and community members. I’ve led teams, built broadcasting workflows, and delivered consistently high-quality content across multiple platforms.
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Work Experience
Social media, operations director and producer at PL PRODUCTIONS LLC
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2022Social media, operations director and producer for various productions, including Lucky & Bscoop, South Florida Gay News, The Nicole Sandle Show, The Power Hour Show, and others. Provided production services for organizations; social media live broadcasts of arts events; freelance producer. Provided social media direction and promotional services to various local arts organizations. Live-streaming services for South Florida events on multiple platforms; consultant for various nonprofit organizations and individual community members.
Social media, operations director and producer at PL PRODUCTIONS LLC
January 1, 2022 - PresentContinuation of social media direction, live-streaming for arts events across multiple platforms, and production services; home studio/office setup for remote production; ongoing consulting for nonprofits and community members.
Executive Producer/Operations Director at DARK HORSE BROADCASTING LLC
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Executive Producer/Operations Director of The Randi Rhodes Show, a Radio/TV program with over 1 million unique listeners. Directed all studio operations and new media to meet the needs of a dynamic program supporting multiple broadcast channels. Responsibilities included technical direction, audio/video setup, elaborate sound routing, live-switching, graphics, and coordinating with supporters/customers. Led online audio-to-video expansion and managed a fast-paced, high-pressure production environment.
On-Air Host/Producer/Operations at WLRN PUBLIC RADIO & TELEVISION
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2017Daily on-air shifts as midday host; technical engineer; board operator; digital editor and social media manager; responsible for station operations, ISDN engineering, and Dalet system. Hosted theater arts segments, jazz programming, and produced Morning Edition. Served as Morning Edition technical director during fundraising weeks and contributed to ArtStreet TV.
On-Air Host/Announcer at CLASSICAL SOUTH FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015On-air host/announcer for a network including WKCP, WPBI, WNPS; provided live broadcasting for The Metropolitan Opera, served as board operator, and hosted or produced various programs.
On-Air Traffic Reporter at NAVTEQ / Traffic.com
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011Substitute traffic reporter for Miami/Fort Lauderdale stations including 97.3 The Coast, 93 Rock, and Treasure Coast stations; provided traffic updates for multiple outlets.
Advanced Audio Editor/Engineer at ZG PUBLIC MEDIA, LLC
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Freelance broadcast services: audio editing, engineering, and production of radio packages; edited radio story 'Penny Per Pound' (Winner of 2009 Sunshine State Awards).
Fundraising / Pledge Drive Producer/Talent at FRIENDS OF WLRN, INC
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Raised substantial funds for on-air campaigns; planned breaks, coached on-air staff, designed messaging, wrote scripts, and supported fundraising goals.
On-Air Host/Producer at WXEL PUBLIC TELEVISION AND RADIO
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006On-air host, station talent, and daily shifts; interview guest coverage; engaged in community outreach and jazz programming.
Education
Course at NPR Digital Services
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025Course at Connecticut School of Broadcasting
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025Course at The Newman School, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025Course at Emerson College, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025Course at Actor's Workshop Training Institute, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025Course at Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN-TV), Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025Course at Suffolk University, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025Qualifications
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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Telecommunications
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