I'm a podcast producer and sound designer who loves uncovering great stories and turning them into memorable listening experiences. I'm skilled in interviewing, scriptwriting, and audio editing, and I enjoy collaborating with talent to bring ideas to life. As a creative sound designer, I elevate projects with immersive soundscapes and original music, drawing on specialist knowledge in science and music to craft engaging listening experiences.

Seb Masters

I'm a podcast producer and sound designer who loves uncovering great stories and turning them into memorable listening experiences. I'm skilled in interviewing, scriptwriting, and audio editing, and I enjoy collaborating with talent to bring ideas to life. As a creative sound designer, I elevate projects with immersive soundscapes and original music, drawing on specialist knowledge in science and music to craft engaging listening experiences.

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I’m a podcast producer and sound designer who loves uncovering great stories and turning them into memorable listening experiences. I’m skilled in interviewing, scriptwriting, and audio editing, and I enjoy collaborating with talent to bring ideas to life.

As a creative sound designer, I elevate projects with immersive soundscapes and original music, drawing on specialist knowledge in science and music to craft engaging listening experiences.

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Work Experience

Show Producer & Sound Designer at BBC Radio 4
January 1, 2025 - Present
Devised, scripted and sound designed a documentary for Artworks on BBC Radio 4 about the history, evolution and social impact of distortion in music. Collaborated with writer John Robb, philosophers, scientists and Dave Davies; the piece was selected as BBC Radio 4's Pick Of The Week.
Series Producer at ZOE Science & Nutrition
January 1, 2023 - Present
Currently producing one of the world’s leading health and science podcasts. The series has won a Gold Lovie Award, topped UK charts, and gained a large US following.
Show Producer & Sound Designer at The Listening Planet
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created an audio portrait of wildlife recording artist Martyn Stewart, tracing his journey from a council estate to the farthest reaches of the globe to capture nature's extraordinary sounds.
Series Producer & Sound Designer at Biophonica
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created a collection of immersive, lyrical tales that bring the natural world to life for young listeners, following small but determined characters as they explore ecosystems and protection.
Series Producer at The Difference Engine (Categorical)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Runs Categorical’s biweekly tech news podcast, overseeing production as well as creating social media clips, arranging live events, and filming video episodes.
In-House Producer at Fascinate Productions
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Worked on a broad portfolio of branded podcasts, with responsibilities in outreach, original content development, and leading the company’s pitching strategy.
Soundscape Producer at Ashmolean Museum
January 1, 2023 - Present
Pilgrim Soundscape project: created immersive, lyrical tales that bring the natural world to life for young listeners, exploring ecosystems and conservation themes.
Show Producer & Sound Designer at BBC Radio 4
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced a Short Cuts documentary exploring the work of an artist who uses mushrooms to make music; used location recordings, experimental sound design and interview clips to showcase art-nature relationships.
Assistant Producer at BBC Earth Podcast
January 1, 2022 - Present
Part of the team behind the award-winning BBC Earth podcast series. Found wildlife stories from around the world and turned them into immersive audio features; aimed to grow a younger audience.
Series Producer at The Dog Nutrition Podcast
January 1, 2020 - Present
Produced a documentary series exploring the science behind dog food, nutrition and the rise of raw feeding. Responsible for scientific research, interviews, script writing and audio editing. Created original music and beds used throughout all episodes.
Founder at MUSCIPULA
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Founded an independent podcast production group promoting art and culture in the North East. Managed the development and release of twelve original podcast series including a six-part documentary, and hosted a monthly live broadcast to promote local artists and audio producers.
Show Producer and Presenter at BBC Radio Sussex & Surrey
January 1, 2017 - Present
Earth’s Entomic Orchestra: a documentary about the form, function and beauty of insect sounds; three-part series featured on BBC Radio Sussex and praised for creative audio storytelling.

Education

BSc Zoology (2:1) at Newcastle University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment