Hi, I'm Paul Leary, a dynamic media producer and operations director with extensive experience in live broadcasting, radio, and social media. I thrive on building robust studio workflows, managing live streams, and troubleshooting under pressure to deliver high-quality audio and visuals for audiences across platforms. I collaborate with arts organizations, community groups, and independent content creators to expand reach through social media strategy and content production. I'm passionate about mentoring teams, optimizing operations, and turning creative ideas into polished, on-brand experiences.

Paul Leary

Hi, I'm Paul Leary, a dynamic media producer and operations director with extensive experience in live broadcasting, radio, and social media. I thrive on building robust studio workflows, managing live streams, and troubleshooting under pressure to deliver high-quality audio and visuals for audiences across platforms. I collaborate with arts organizations, community groups, and independent content creators to expand reach through social media strategy and content production. I'm passionate about mentoring teams, optimizing operations, and turning creative ideas into polished, on-brand experiences.

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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 thrive on building robust studio workflows, managing live streams, and troubleshooting under pressure to deliver high-quality audio and visuals for audiences across platforms.

I collaborate with arts organizations, community groups, and independent content creators to expand reach through social media strategy and content production. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, optimizing operations, and turning creative ideas into polished, on-brand experiences.

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Work Experience

Producer and Operations Director at PL Productions LLC
January 1, 2016 - Present
Producer and operations director for various productions, including The Nicole Sandler Show and Power Hour Radio. Provided social media strategy and live-streaming services for arts organizations and community events. Consultant for non-profits and independent content creators.
Executive Producer & Operations Director at Dark Horse Broadcasting LLC
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Managed all studio operations and new media strategies for a national talk show with over 1M listeners. Led technical setup, live-switching, audio engineering, and video production. Raised $200K in audience donations within the first six months of operation.
On-Air Host & Producer at WLRN Public Radio & Television
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2017
Hosted midday radio shows, managed station operations, and produced web content. Created and edited arts and news segments; digital editor for station website.
On-Air Host & Announcer at Classical South Florida Public Radio
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
On-Air Host & Announcer – The Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts.
On-Air Host & Producer at WXEL Public Television & Radio
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Hosted daily radio shows, classical music programming, and news segments. Developed and produced the weekly Saturday Night Jazz show. Conducted interviews with national and local celebrities.

Education

Broadcast Production at Connecticut School of Broadcasting
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Acting & Media Courses at Emerson College, Boston
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Video Production at Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN-TV)
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services