I’m Zach Treanor, an audio post-production professional based in New York with a strong music technology background. I produce and edit podcast, documentary, and branded audio—handling everything from remote recording setup and troubleshooting through dialogue editing, restoration, sound design, mixing, quality control, and final delivery. I’ve led multi-project workflows for Emmy-winning post-production work and also run client-facing productions through my independent studio. I enjoy translating creative goals into clear production plans, partnering directly with clients and collaborators, and using audience and performance insights to improve listener engagement and pacing across episodes.

Zach Treanor

I’m Zach Treanor, an audio post-production professional based in New York with a strong music technology background. I produce and edit podcast, documentary, and branded audio—handling everything from remote recording setup and troubleshooting through dialogue editing, restoration, sound design, mixing, quality control, and final delivery. I’ve led multi-project workflows for Emmy-winning post-production work and also run client-facing productions through my independent studio. I enjoy translating creative goals into clear production plans, partnering directly with clients and collaborators, and using audience and performance insights to improve listener engagement and pacing across episodes.

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I’m Zach Treanor, an audio post-production professional based in New York with a strong music technology background. I produce and edit podcast, documentary, and branded audio—handling everything from remote recording setup and troubleshooting through dialogue editing, restoration, sound design, mixing, quality control, and final delivery.

I’ve led multi-project workflows for Emmy-winning post-production work and also run client-facing productions through my independent studio. I enjoy translating creative goals into clear production plans, partnering directly with clients and collaborators, and using audience and performance insights to improve listener engagement and pacing across episodes.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Audio Producer Intern at Silver Sound emmy winning studio in New York City
April 5, 2026 - Present
Edit and mix podcast and documentary audio in Reaper across dialogue editing, restoration (iZotope RX), and sound design for film, TV , podcast, and branded-content clients. Perform detailed audio QA, identifying and resolving noise, artifacts, and recording inconsistencies across varied recordings. Collaborate with producers and engineers to deliver polished, client-ready audio aligned with professional and creative standards.
Audio Producer at Silver Sound Inc
April 1, 2026 - Present
Coordinate and monitor remote recording sessions using Zoom, Riverside, and Cleanfeed, ensuring clean source capture through session setup and active troubleshooting. Took over a multi-vendor fulfillment program, restructuring workflows and coordinating domestic and international deliveries. Improved studio resource accountability by redesigning check-in/check-out tracking for shared equipment. Edit and mix podcasts, documentaries, and branded audio in Reaper and Pro Tools, including dialogue editing, restoration, sound design, and final QC. Led the CartoCuriosity podcast series with direct work alongside Carto Geographicus to develop episode narratives, translate interviews into structured chapter plans, and drive production from editorial development through on-time final delivery.
Audio Producer at Hyp Talks
January 17, 2026 - Present
• Shaped episode pacing and listener experience through editorial a audio decisions involving dialogue, music, and sound design. • Restored voice recordings from varied environments to ensure a a intelligibility and tonal consistency. • Performed post-production quality control, identifying and resolving audio issues prior to release.
Audio Producer Consultant at Hyp Talks
January 1, 2026 - Present
Own the full client relationship independently, translating creative objectives into production plans, managing timelines and deliverables, and maintaining proactive communication throughout each production cycle. Use audience listening data and trends to increase engagement; apply data-driven decisions to adjust weekly release schedules, resulting in a 20% increase in downloads and listeners. Shape episode pacing and listener experience with editorial audio decisions across dialogue, music, and sound design.
Audio Producer Intern at Silver Sound Inc.
January 1, 2026 - Present
Edit and mix podcast and documentary audio in Reaper across dialogue editing, restoration (iZotope RX), and sound design for film, TV, podcast, and branded-content clients. Perform detailed audio QA, identifying and resolving noise, artifacts, and recording inconsistencies across varied recordings. Collaborate with producers and engineers to deliver polished, client-ready audio aligned with professional and creative standards.
Music Studio Sound Engineer / Program Lead at Boys & Girls of the Peninsula
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026
Led the music production program, teaching hundreds of students modern music software technology tools. Increased participation by building relationships with students and developing programming around their interests and goals. Created partnership programs with local colleges and music software developers to strengthen program engagement and participation.
Music Studio Engineer / Program Lead at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026
Mixed and mastered 150+ student-produced instruments in Ableton and Pro Tools, developing youth musicians’ technical ear across genre, arrangement, and dynamics. Built and led music production programs, guiding students to create 100+ original tracks showcased in live events. Engineered and mixed student recordings, ensuring clean signal capture and consistent, high-quality output across sessions.
Founder at Zach Treanor Sound
March 1, 2020 - Present
Created and managed 450+ original productions for 50+ active clients, overseeing projects from initial concept through final delivery. Developed a lead-generation system producing 300+ qualified leads and contributing to a 20% increase in client engagement. Negotiated and managed client agreements and licensing terms independently to sustain multi-year account relationships. Created and distributed original sound design content, sample packs, and field recordings to maximize global downloads.
Founder / Music Producer at KM
March 1, 2020 - Present
Built and managed a catalog of 450+ original instrumental productions serving 50+ active clients. Drove audience and client growth through digital distribution and email campaigns, generating 300+ qualified leads.

Education

Music Technology at Foothill College
August 28, 2023 - June 18, 2024
B.A. Kinesiology at Saint Mary’s College
August 1, 2014 - May 12, 2018
B.A. Sport Business (Minor: Communication) at Saint Mary's College of California
January 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
A.S. Music Technology at Foothill College
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

Audio Post Production (Soundgym)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2026
Mixer Brain (Jeff Ellis)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2026
BGCP Staff of Q3 ’25
October 1, 2025 - September 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    Assistant Sound Designer — National Geographic Documentary | In Production

    Serving as Assistant Sound Designer on a National Geographic documentary currently in production through Silver Sound. Contributing to sound design elements under the direction of the lead sound designer in a professional broadcast production environment.

    Editor — Brooklyn Resistors (Saul Austerlitz) | Silver Sound Podcast Network

    Edited a single-episode production featuring author and journalist Saul Austerlitz, condensing a long-form interview into a tight, listener-ready episode with clean pacing, editorial clarity, and consistent audio quality throughout. Delivered across multiple format lengths for distribution flexibility.

    Producer & Editor — Liberal Currents with Adam Curry | Silver Sound Podcast Network

    Recorded session with Adam Curry and am in the process of breaking down a 30 minute interview Currently serving as Producer and Editor on Liberal Currents, hosted by Adam Curry, in production through Silver Sound. Responsible for end-to-end post-production including dialogue editing, audio restoration, mixing, and mastering ahead of public release.

    Producer & Editor — CartoCuriosity: The Book of Roads | Silver Sound Podcast Network

    Produced and edited The Book of Roads for the CartoCuriosity series, handling complete post-production from raw dialogue through final delivery. Applied spectral repair workflows, de-click, de-crackle, and mouth noise reduction using iZotope RX, with full mixing and mastering to LUFS delivery standards for podcast distribution.

    Producer & Editor — CartoCuriosity: Formosa | Silver Sound Podcast Network

    Served as Producer and Editor on Formosa, an episode of CartoCuriosity produced through Silver Sound’s Emmy Award-winning post-production network. Responsible for full post-production including dialogue editing, iZotope RX restoration and noise reduction, mixing, and mastering — delivering a polished, broadcast-ready episode that meets professional distribution standards.

    Producer & Editor — Sonic Dash

    Produced and edited three original audio pieces for the Sonic Dash. A series of episodes showcasing the 3rd, 2nd, and grand prize winner of the Silver Sound audio competition. The Sonic Dash is a 48-hour audio production competition in which participants receive a single prompt and build complete episodes from scratch over one weekend.

    Executive Producer & Audio Consultant — Hyp Talks

    Serving as Executive Producer and lead audio consultant on Hyp Talks, a wellness podcast hosted by Katherine Hinchey. Oversee the full creative and technical arc of the show — from editorial direction and episode structure to end-to-end post-production including dialogue editing, audio restoration, mixing, music selection, and mastering. Advised on show positioning, release strategy, and listener experience to build a cohesive brand identity from the ground up. Helped launch the podcast from zero and grew it to 1,000 downloads, establishing a foundation for future monetization and sponsorship readiness.