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I'm Andrew Pugliese, a highly strategic and creative media leader with 12+ years of experience driving podcast production, digital content strategy, and audience growth. I scale shows, optimize workflows, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results across iHeartRadio, Spotify, and YouTube. I partner with creators and brands to launch and grow podcasts, manage end-to-end production, and craft data-driven content strategies. From talent management and guest coordination to analytics and cross-platform distribution, I focus on storytelling that resonates and sustainable audience development. In my career, I’ve built and led teams, delivered high-impact campaigns, and established production pipelines that consistently drive growth. I’m passionate about digital storytelling, performance analytics, and turning creative ideas into scalable, revenue-generating content ecosystems.…I'm Andrew Pugliese, a highly strategic and creative media leader with 12+ years of experience driving podcast production, digital content strategy, and audience growth. I scale shows, optimize workflows, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results across iHeartRadio, Spotify, and YouTube. I partner with creators and brands to launch and grow podcasts, manage end-to-end production, and craft data-driven content strategies. From talent management and guest coordination to analytics and cross-platform distribution, I focus on storytelling that resonates and sustainable audience development. In my career, I’ve built and led teams, delivered high-impact campaigns, and established production pipelines that consistently drive growth. I’m passionate about digital storytelling, performance analytics, and turning creative ideas into scalable, revenue-generating content ecosystems.

Andrew Pugliese

Podcast Producer, Executive Producer, Content Producer, +3

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I'm Andrew Pugliese, a highly strategic and creative media leader with 12+ years of experience driving podcast production, digital content strategy, and audience growth. I scale shows, optimize workflows, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results across iHeartRadio, Spotify, and YouTube. I partner with creators and brands to launch and grow podcasts, manage end-to-end production, and craft data-driven content strategies. From talent management and guest coordination to analytics and cross-platform distribution, I focus on storytelling that resonates and sustainable audience development. In my career, I’ve built and led teams, delivered high-impact campaigns, and established production pipelines that consistently drive growth. I’m passionate about digital storytelling, performance analytics, and turning creative ideas into scalable, revenue-generating content ecosystems.…I'm Andrew Pugliese, a highly strategic and creative media leader with 12+ years of experience driving podcast production, digital content strategy, and audience growth. I scale shows, optimize workflows, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results across iHeartRadio, Spotify, and YouTube. I partner with creators and brands to launch and grow podcasts, manage end-to-end production, and craft data-driven content strategies. From talent management and guest coordination to analytics and cross-platform distribution, I focus on storytelling that resonates and sustainable audience development. In my career, I’ve built and led teams, delivered high-impact campaigns, and established production pipelines that consistently drive growth. I’m passionate about digital storytelling, performance analytics, and turning creative ideas into scalable, revenue-generating content ecosystems.

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I’m Andrew Pugliese, a highly strategic and creative media leader with 12+ years of experience driving podcast production, digital content strategy, and audience growth. I scale shows, optimize workflows, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results across iHeartRadio, Spotify, and YouTube. I partner with creators and brands to launch and grow podcasts, manage end-to-end production, and craft data-driven content strategies. From talent management and guest coordination to analytics and cross-platform distribution, I focus on storytelling that resonates and sustainable audience development.

In my career, I’ve built and led teams, delivered high-impact campaigns, and established production pipelines that consistently drive growth. I’m passionate about digital storytelling, performance analytics, and turning creative ideas into scalable, revenue-generating content ecosystems.

Skills

Podcast Production

SEO

Experience Level

Podcast Production

Expert

SEO

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Producer at iHeartMedia

June 1, 2023 - November 21, 2025

Led and mentored a team of 5+ podcast production professionals; grew network-wide downloads from 28.5M (2023) to 30.7M (2024) (7.6% YoY). Managed full production process including content development, audio editing, guest booking, and distribution across platforms. Collaborated with marketing, social, and creative teams on press campaigns, securing placements in People, US Weekly, and national TV shows for launches with Kyle MacLachlan and Tommy DiDario. Partnered with creators to develop original content; analyzed weekly downloads, completion rates, and engagement to inform content decisions and programming changes. Managed budgets and resources; engineered launch strategies aligning content development, promo campaigns, and cross-platform release schedules for maximum exposure and sustained growth.

Community Manager, Contract at TikTok

September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022

Brand voice and moderator for @letsgrouphug, fostering authentic community connections. Managed content scheduling and posting to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and social strategy. Strategized and executed initiatives to grow online community, encouraging meaningful interactions and connections. Monitored audience feedback and engagement patterns to inform content strategy and community development.

Digital Content & Executive Ops Manager at Elvis Duran and the Morning Show

August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Managed operations, schedules, and logistics coordinating live events, book tours, branded activations, and multi-platform digital campaigns. Executive Producer for After Elvis (Facebook Watch, YouTube, iHeartRadio), growing to 65K+ subscribers in six months with 2M weekly views and $100K+ revenue. Drove digital content strategy achieving 570% YouTube subscriber increase, 94% Twitter growth, and 59% Instagram growth. Secured brand partnerships with PepsiCo, JetBlue, Lyft, and Tito's Vodka, generating incremental revenue and enhancing show visibility. Coordinated technical and production aspects of live events including stage management, camera hits, ticketing, and vendor contracts. Executive Produced Elvis Duran's Stay at Home Ball for Project C.U.R.E., generating 400K+ streams and 1B+ social media impressions.

Operations Manager at Elvis Duran and the Morning Show

August 1, 2022 - November 21, 2025

Managed daily operations for 200+ live and recorded shows, including production schedules, guest bookings, and team coordination. Coordinated large events and tentpole campaigns, building relationships with talent, agents, and publicists for bookings and promotions. Created guest calendar for national affiliates to improve booking and internal communication. Prepared talent for high-profile events (iHeartRadio Music Festival, Music Awards, Grammy Awards). Created social media strategies to grow audiences; tracked client integrations and daily activity; managed interns and junior staff; led cross-functional initiatives to enhance workflow efficiency in live broadcast production.

Partner & Founder at Lonely Weekend Productions

March 1, 2022 - November 21, 2025

Founded a full-service podcast production company; Executive Producer and Editor on multiple podcasts; manage content development, guest coordination, audio production, and distribution across platforms. Analyze podcast metrics to improve performance and guide client strategy. Oversee budgets, production schedules, and workflows to ensure timely delivery of quality content.