Hi there! I’m a Senior podcast producer and audio engineer with 14 years of experience shaping broadcast radio and digital media from the studio to the final cut. I specialize in end-to-end podcast production, multi-track editing, editorial structuring, and content optimization for podcast and YouTube platforms. I deliver broadcast-ready audio, improve audience retention, and lead distributed production teams under tight deadlines.…

Wesley Alan Castelhano

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Hi there! I’m a Senior podcast producer and audio engineer with 14 years of experience shaping broadcast radio and digital media from the studio to the final cut. I specialize in end-to-end podcast production, multi-track editing, editorial structuring, and content optimization for podcast and YouTube platforms. I deliver broadcast-ready audio, improve audience retention, and lead distributed production teams under tight deadlines.…

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Hi there! I’m a Senior podcast producer and audio engineer with 14 years of experience shaping broadcast radio and digital media from the studio to the final cut. I specialize in end-to-end podcast production, multi-track editing, editorial structuring, and content optimization for podcast and YouTube platforms.

I deliver broadcast-ready audio, improve audience retention, and lead distributed production teams under tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Director, Executive Producer, Audio Engineer at Blaze Media
January 1, 2024 - November 17, 2025
Support daily show prep: topic research, segment structure, story framing, and editorial alignment. Edit and mix multi-track audio using EQ, compression, noise reduction, de-essing, and LUFS normalization. Tighten long-form conversations for clarity, pacing, and audience retention. Coordinate with on-air talent, producers, and guests to ensure smooth show execution. Write metadata, episode titles, and CMS-ready descriptions consistent with editorial standards. Produce short-form clips for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and X that match host tone and brand style.
Founder | Executive Producer | Lead Editor | Sound Engineer at 2nd Floor Studios
January 1, 2024 - November 17, 2025
Produce multiple weekly and daily podcasts from concept to final release: research, pre-production documents, outlines, and segment framing. Edit multi-track studio and remote recordings, improving narrative clarity, removing filler, correcting pacing, and ensuring tonal consistency. Handle guest booking, scheduling, prep packs, and communication before and after interviews. Coach talent for stronger delivery, smoother transitions, and clearer on-air communication. Build YouTube-first workflows including titles, thumbnails, metadata, and retention-focused edits. Grow client channels from zero to 80K+ views and 2,100+ watch hours in 6 months through topic planning and clip-based growth. Ensure final content is ready for distribution across podcast platforms and social channels.
On-Air Personality | Production | Promotions at L. M. Communications (WYBB 98 Rock)
April 29, 2012 - May 29, 2018
Hosted the #1-rated mid-day show; delivered daily show prep, topical research, and segment pacing. Produced FCC-compliant commercial spots, sweepers, liners, and imaging. Engineered live shows, interviews, and remotes with consistent audio quality. Worked directly with labels and sponsors to support promotions and on-site activations. Known for fast turnaround, clean editing, and engaging on-air delivery.
Assistant Director / Executive Producer (Audio & Podcast) at Blaze Media
April 1, 2024 - Present
Supported daily and weekly shows through topic research, segment planning, and editorial alignment. Edited and mixed multi-track audio for broadcast and digital standards using EQ, compression, de-essing, noise reduction, and loudness normalization. Refined long-form discussions for clarity, pacing, and audience retention while maintaining host voice and tone. Coordinated with on-air talent, producers, and guests to ensure smooth production execution. Wrote episode titles, descriptions, and metadata for CMS publishing and multi-platform distribution. Produced platform-specific short-form clips for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and X. Led segment and clip strategy revamps, increasing daily downloads and engagement.
On-Air Personality / Production / Promotions at L. M. Communications (WYBB 98 Rock)
October 1, 2012 - May 1, 2018
Hosted the station’s #1-rated midday show, managed daily show prep, topical research, and segment pacing. Produced FCC-compliant commercial spots, sweepers, liners, and station imaging. Engineered live broadcasts, interviews, and remote events with consistent audio quality. Collaborated with labels, sponsors, and promotions teams on live activations and campaigns. Recognized for fast turnaround, clean audio, and engaging on-air delivery.
Executive Producer / Lead Audio Engineer at 2nd Floor Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Own the full production life cycle from pre-production planning through final delivery across podcast and video platforms. Led audio engineering and end-to-end podcast production for multiple weekly and daily shows. Managed show preparation including research, outlines, segment framing, and topic development. Edited studio and remote recordings to improve clarity, pacing, and tonal consistency. Oversee guest booking, scheduling, pre-materials, and post-recording communications. Coached hosts and guests to improve on-air delivery, transitions, and clarity. Developed YouTube-first workflows including title strategy, thumbnails, metadata, and short-form distribution. Grew client channel from launch to 80K+ views and 2100+ watch hours in six months through structured topic planning and clip-based growth. Ensured final deliverables met technical and formatting specifications across podcast, YouTube, and social platforms.

Education

Bachelor's of Arts at University of North Carolina Wilmington
August 18, 2005 - May 7, 2009
Graduates with honors with a B.A. in Communications

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
August 15, 2005 - May 8, 2009
Focused on media theory, storytelling, research, and applied communication. Degree used in professional podcast and video production work.
Professional Podcast Producer (Experience-Based)
October 10, 2012 - December 28, 2025
Produced, edited, and packaged long-form podcasts and livestreams. Responsibilities include interview editing, narrative structure, audio cleanup, clip creation, and platform delivery. Dates. Start date when you began producing professionally. End date can be “Present” if allowed. If Twine forces an end date, you can set the same date or latest year.
Audio & Video Post-Production Specialist
March 2, 2020 - December 28, 2025
Advanced experience with Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, and livestream workflows. Focus on pacing, clarity, and audience retention.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education, Telecommunications

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Experience Level