Paul J. Leary III

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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.

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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.

  • 24 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Telecommunications

Work experience· 9 roles

Social media, operations director and producer · PL PRODUCTIONS LLCJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Continuation 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 · DARK HORSE BROADCASTING LLCJan 2016 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs

Executive 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/Announcer · CLASSICAL SOUTH FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.Jan 2013 – Dec 2015 · 3 yrs

On-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.

Advanced Audio Editor/Engineer · ZG PUBLIC MEDIA, LLCJan 2008 – Dec 2010 · 3 yrs
On-Air Traffic Reporter · NAVTEQ / Traffic.comJan 2008 – Dec 2011 · 4 yrs
Fundraising / Pledge Drive Producer/Talent · FRIENDS OF WLRN, INCJan 2006 – Dec 2007 · 2 yrs
On-Air Host/Producer/Operations · WLRN PUBLIC RADIO & TELEVISIONJan 2006 – Dec 2017 · 12 yrs
On-Air Host/Producer · WXEL PUBLIC TELEVISION AND RADIODec 2001 – Dec 2006 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Education· 6

Course · NPR Digital Services2009
Course · Connecticut School of Broadcasting2001
Course · The Newman School, Boston, MA1990 – 1994
Course · Emerson College, Boston, MA1996 – 1997

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