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I’m an audio and video producer and editorial leader with over two decades of experience creating thoughtful, story-driven content across public radio, podcasts, and digital platforms. I’ve led shows end-to-end, from shaping editorial vision and working closely with hosts to managing production workflows, editing, and distribution within deadlines. My background includes senior roles on nationally distributed radio and podcast programs like This American Life and Sound Opinions, where I helped grow audiences and build shows that with real audience connection. I’ve also trained and led teams in digital environments, including as Editor-in-Chief at Parent Lab, translating expert insight into accessible, engaging content across audio and video formats. I’m at my best in collaborative environments where editorial judgment, technical execution, and curiosity all matter. I enjoy figuring out how to make a show better, whether that’s tightening a conversation in the edit, shaping a format, or helping a team stay focused on what actually serves the audience.…I’m an audio and video producer and editorial leader with over two decades of experience creating thoughtful, story-driven content across public radio, podcasts, and digital platforms. I’ve led shows end-to-end, from shaping editorial vision and working closely with hosts to managing production workflows, editing, and distribution within deadlines. My background includes senior roles on nationally distributed radio and podcast programs like This American Life and Sound Opinions, where I helped grow audiences and build shows that with real audience connection. I’ve also trained and led teams in digital environments, including as Editor-in-Chief at Parent Lab, translating expert insight into accessible, engaging content across audio and video formats. I’m at my best in collaborative environments where editorial judgment, technical execution, and curiosity all matter. I enjoy figuring out how to make a show better, whether that’s tightening a conversation in the edit, shaping a format, or helping a team stay focused on what actually serves the audience.

Todd Bachmann

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Music Producer, Audio Engineer, Video Editor, +6

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I’m an audio and video producer and editorial leader with over two decades of experience creating thoughtful, story-driven content across public radio, podcasts, and digital platforms. I’ve led shows end-to-end, from shaping editorial vision and working closely with hosts to managing production workflows, editing, and distribution within deadlines. My background includes senior roles on nationally distributed radio and podcast programs like This American Life and Sound Opinions, where I helped grow audiences and build shows that with real audience connection. I’ve also trained and led teams in digital environments, including as Editor-in-Chief at Parent Lab, translating expert insight into accessible, engaging content across audio and video formats. I’m at my best in collaborative environments where editorial judgment, technical execution, and curiosity all matter. I enjoy figuring out how to make a show better, whether that’s tightening a conversation in the edit, shaping a format, or helping a team stay focused on what actually serves the audience.…I’m an audio and video producer and editorial leader with over two decades of experience creating thoughtful, story-driven content across public radio, podcasts, and digital platforms. I’ve led shows end-to-end, from shaping editorial vision and working closely with hosts to managing production workflows, editing, and distribution within deadlines. My background includes senior roles on nationally distributed radio and podcast programs like This American Life and Sound Opinions, where I helped grow audiences and build shows that with real audience connection. I’ve also trained and led teams in digital environments, including as Editor-in-Chief at Parent Lab, translating expert insight into accessible, engaging content across audio and video formats. I’m at my best in collaborative environments where editorial judgment, technical execution, and curiosity all matter. I enjoy figuring out how to make a show better, whether that’s tightening a conversation in the edit, shaping a format, or helping a team stay focused on what actually serves the audience.

Available to hire

Portland, United States

I’m an audio and video producer and editorial leader with over two decades of experience creating thoughtful, story-driven content across public radio, podcasts, and digital platforms. I’ve led shows end-to-end, from shaping editorial vision and working closely with hosts to managing production workflows, editing, and distribution within deadlines.

My background includes senior roles on nationally distributed radio and podcast programs like This American Life and Sound Opinions, where I helped grow audiences and build shows that with real audience connection. I’ve also trained and led teams in digital environments, including as Editor-in-Chief at Parent Lab, translating expert insight into accessible, engaging content across audio and video formats.

I’m at my best in collaborative environments where editorial judgment, technical execution, and curiosity all matter. I enjoy figuring out how to make a show better, whether that’s tightening a conversation in the edit, shaping a format, or helping a team stay focused on what actually serves the audience.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Script

Intermediate

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.