I am a business manager and multimedia producer with more than 15 years of experience growing and managing creative, media, and technology-driven organizations. Throughout my career, I have helped build nationally recognized audio brands, including contributing to the growth of This American Life and helping launch Sound Opinions for national distribution. My background spans marketing strategy, business operations, production management, project leadership, client advocacy, and financial administration. I have led B2B and direct-to-consumer marketing initiatives, with a particular focus on digital platforms, while managing complex creative projects from concept through delivery. As an experienced audio producer, I am skilled in recording, producing, and editing content using Pro Tools and Adobe Audition, and I am proficient with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. Today, I also help organizations integrate AI into creative production workflows, identifying practical ways to improve efficiency while maintaining high editorial and production standards.

Todd Bachmann

I am a business manager and multimedia producer with more than 15 years of experience growing and managing creative, media, and technology-driven organizations. Throughout my career, I have helped build nationally recognized audio brands, including contributing to the growth of This American Life and helping launch Sound Opinions for national distribution. My background spans marketing strategy, business operations, production management, project leadership, client advocacy, and financial administration. I have led B2B and direct-to-consumer marketing initiatives, with a particular focus on digital platforms, while managing complex creative projects from concept through delivery. As an experienced audio producer, I am skilled in recording, producing, and editing content using Pro Tools and Adobe Audition, and I am proficient with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. Today, I also help organizations integrate AI into creative production workflows, identifying practical ways to improve efficiency while maintaining high editorial and production standards.

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I am a business manager and multimedia producer with more than 15 years of experience growing and managing creative, media, and technology-driven organizations. Throughout my career, I have helped build nationally recognized audio brands, including contributing to the growth of This American Life and helping launch Sound Opinions for national distribution.

My background spans marketing strategy, business operations, production management, project leadership, client advocacy, and financial administration. I have led B2B and direct-to-consumer marketing initiatives, with a particular focus on digital platforms, while managing complex creative projects from concept through delivery.

As an experienced audio producer, I am skilled in recording, producing, and editing content using Pro Tools and Adobe Audition, and I am proficient with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. Today, I also help organizations integrate AI into creative production workflows, identifying practical ways to improve efficiency while maintaining high editorial and production standards.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer at TravelStorysGPS
January 1, 2023 - Present
Develop geo-located app based audio tours; write, edit and audio edit original audio content; project manage and content produce third party clients; track project milestones using Zoho; participate with software development team in admin and customer user interface planning for company proprietary software, including project management through Jira.
Editor-in-Chief at Parent Lab, Inc.
June 1, 2020 - October 22, 2025
Improved quality and scaled production of core audio podcast and video content; organized and directed staff to present science-based data in approachable, engaging content for parents; co-created content ideas; production managed an average of 5 concurrent episodic programs; directed and produced an online video parenting class; hired animators and video talent; course sold out in the Chinese market.
Editor-in-Chief at Parent Lab, Inc.
April 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
Brought on to improve quality and triple the scale of the core audio podcast and video content. Organized and directed staff to present science-based data in an approachable, engaging way for parents. Co-created content ideas aligned with customer needs. Production managed the content creation and delivery schedule of about 5 concurrent episodic programs using Trello. Directed and produced a paid online video parenting class hosted by a leading expert and five-time NYT bestselling author; hired and managed animators, illustrators and video production talent. The course sold out in the Chinese market.
Public Radio and Audio Producer/Consultant at Freelance
April 1, 2014 - October 22, 2025
Provided audio production and consulting for radio and media projects; created audio design project for WUHO Gallery exhibit 'You Are Hollywood (The Neighborhood)'; helped Livewire! Radio expand nationally, restructure sound and show for national audience; contributed to station distribution expansion and host recruitment.
Public Radio and Audio Producer/Consultant at Freelance
January 1, 2010 - April 1, 2014
Created an audio design project for WUHO Gallery titled 'You Are Hollywood (The Neighborhood)' featuring interviews with Hollywood residents to inspire urban design ideas for architects and urban planners. Assisted Livewire! Radio in expanding to national distribution by reshaping sound and structure; helped grow distribution by adding over 20 radio stations and recruited the program host who has remained in place for over 8 years.
Managing Producer and Director at Sound Opinions: The world’s only rock and roll talk show
October 1, 2009 - October 22, 2025
Brokered, re-tooled, and re-launched a Chicago-based show for global distribution; directed and executive produced 45 one-hour programs annually; managed budgets, licensing, and talent; expanded online presence and redeveloped digital assets; expanded listenership from 9,000 to 250,000 weekly globally.
Managing Producer and Director at Sound Opinions
November 1, 2005 - October 1, 2009
Brokered and relaunched Chicago-based radio show for global distribution; directed and executive produced 45 one-hour programs per year; managed budgets, contracts, licensing; oversaw content creation and staff; led online expansion with third-party developers; grew weekly listeners from 9,000 to 250,000 globally.
Managing Producer and Director at Sound Opinions: The world’s only rock and roll talk show
November 1, 2005 - October 1, 2009
Brokered, re-tooled, and re-launched the Chicago-based show for global distribution on public radio. Directed and executive produced 45 one-hour programs per year for radio and podcast. Managed show budget and contracts; oversaw content creation, production staff, and business affairs. Led online expansion with a third-party software development team. Grew weekly listeners from 9,000 locally to 250,000 globally through client development, marketing, and digital distribution strategies.
Head Production Manager at This American Life
November 1, 2005 - October 22, 2025
Co-business manager and creative contributor; responsible for accounting, budget management, revenue, vendor negotiation and contracts; quality control and distribution; helped market and restructure online store; managed touring live events netting over $100,000; wrote, developed and edited stories; contributed to episode ideation and production.
Head Production Manager at This American Life
December 1, 1998 - November 1, 2005
Co-business manager and creative contributor for nationally distributed radio program. Accountable for budgeting, vendor negotiations, revenue generation, and contributor contracts. Quality control for weekly national production; assisted in marketing and online fundraising; managed touring live events netting over $100,000. Wrote, developed and edited stories; contributed to ideation and execution of additional episodes and assets.

Education

Double Major in Journalism and Communication Arts (Film and Television emphasis) at University of Wisconsin, Madison
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025
Double Major in Journalism and Communication Arts (Film and Television emphasis) at University of Wisconsin, Madison
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Double Major in Journalism and Communication Arts (Film and Television emphasis) at University of Wisconsin, Madison
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services