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I’m Thomas Schueneman, a science communicator and audio producer with 20+ years of experience writing, editing, and producing environmental science and climate policy content, alongside a 40-year career in professional audio engineering and sound design. I’m fluent in both the written word and the craft of sound, and I’m committed to making complex stories feel urgent, human, and accessible. I collaborate with researchers, journalists, and organizations to craft compelling narratives across podcasts, editorial pieces, and digital media. Whether behind the mic, at a keyboard, or leading a project, I bring curiosity, clarity, and a collaborative spirit to every assignment to help audiences care about climate, environment, and sustainable development.…I’m Thomas Schueneman, a science communicator and audio producer with 20+ years of experience writing, editing, and producing environmental science and climate policy content, alongside a 40-year career in professional audio engineering and sound design. I’m fluent in both the written word and the craft of sound, and I’m committed to making complex stories feel urgent, human, and accessible. I collaborate with researchers, journalists, and organizations to craft compelling narratives across podcasts, editorial pieces, and digital media. Whether behind the mic, at a keyboard, or leading a project, I bring curiosity, clarity, and a collaborative spirit to every assignment to help audiences care about climate, environment, and sustainable development.

Thomas Schueneman

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Podcast Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, +2

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I’m Thomas Schueneman, a science communicator and audio producer with 20+ years of experience writing, editing, and producing environmental science and climate policy content, alongside a 40-year career in professional audio engineering and sound design. I’m fluent in both the written word and the craft of sound, and I’m committed to making complex stories feel urgent, human, and accessible. I collaborate with researchers, journalists, and organizations to craft compelling narratives across podcasts, editorial pieces, and digital media. Whether behind the mic, at a keyboard, or leading a project, I bring curiosity, clarity, and a collaborative spirit to every assignment to help audiences care about climate, environment, and sustainable development.…I’m Thomas Schueneman, a science communicator and audio producer with 20+ years of experience writing, editing, and producing environmental science and climate policy content, alongside a 40-year career in professional audio engineering and sound design. I’m fluent in both the written word and the craft of sound, and I’m committed to making complex stories feel urgent, human, and accessible. I collaborate with researchers, journalists, and organizations to craft compelling narratives across podcasts, editorial pieces, and digital media. Whether behind the mic, at a keyboard, or leading a project, I bring curiosity, clarity, and a collaborative spirit to every assignment to help audiences care about climate, environment, and sustainable development.

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United States

I’m Thomas Schueneman, a science communicator and audio producer with 20+ years of experience writing, editing, and producing environmental science and climate policy content, alongside a 40-year career in professional audio engineering and sound design. I’m fluent in both the written word and the craft of sound, and I’m committed to making complex stories feel urgent, human, and accessible.

I collaborate with researchers, journalists, and organizations to craft compelling narratives across podcasts, editorial pieces, and digital media. Whether behind the mic, at a keyboard, or leading a project, I bring curiosity, clarity, and a collaborative spirit to every assignment to help audiences care about climate, environment, and sustainable development.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Producer, Host & Engineer at Earthbound Podcast

March 1, 2025 - Present

Conceive, write, record, edit, and produce Earthbound: Stories from the Anthropocene — an independently produced podcast exploring the human relationship with the natural world. Manage field recording, interview capture, sound design, mixing, and distribution.

Publisher & Editor-in-Chief at GlobalWarmingisReal.com

January 1, 2006 - Present

Generate original commentary, reporting, and analysis on climate science, energy policy, and sustainable development. Manage editorial calendar, site publishing, and audience engagement across 15+ years of continuous publication.

Contributing Writer & Editor at TriplePundit.com

January 1, 2007 - Present

Report extensively on triple bottom line business, corporate sustainability, and environmental economics.

Founder & Publisher at The PlanetWatch Group

January 1, 2014 - Present

Founded and operate an independent environmental media organization producing journalism, commentary, and audio content.

Writer, Editor & WordPress Manager at Sextant Marketing / Carnegie

June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2026

Created, edited, and managed SEO-optimized blog content for higher education clients across multiple institutions. Managed WordPress publishing workflows, editorial calendars, and content strategy for sustained web presence. Adapted complex institutional messaging into clear, compelling digital narratives for prospective students and stakeholders.

Independent, Freelance Writer & Journalist

January 1, 2006 - Present

Clients include Slate, Earth911, and Sextant Marketing. United Nations–accredited journalist: covered COP15 (Copenhagen) and COP21 (Paris) climate conferences. Writer representative for the PepsiCo Foundation at World Water Week in Stockholm; produced original reporting and a white paper on partnerships for safe water.

Chief Audio Engineer & Resident Sound Designer at Steve Silver Productions — Beach Blanket Babylon

January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1994

Mixed front-of-house and monitor sound for one of the longest-running musical revues in theater history. Designed and maintained full sound plot, cue library, and system architecture for the production. Supervised and managed audio crew; oversaw equipment maintenance and system upgrades.

Chief Audio Engineer at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Mixed live sound for services and performances; maintained sound system and supervised crew.

Sound Engineer & Tour Manager at Jesse Colin Young

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996

Mixed live and tracked sound for performances; coordinated equipment riders and travel logistics for tours.