podcast host and producer

David West Jr.

podcast host and producer

Available to hire

podcast host and producer

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer - Morning Edition and Up First at NPR (Morning Edition and Up First)
September 1, 2021 - Present
Edited and produced coverage for Morning Edition and Up First; built and updated coverage, booked guests, pitched stories, and managed international reporting trips. Taped, mixed and published Up First in under 30 minutes.
Podcast Technician at Sphere Podcast Studios
September 1, 2020 - Present
Host, tape and mix podcasts; set up microphones for podcasters; manage live podcast sessions using Wirecast and PTZ cameras; edit podcast footage using Adobe Premiere, Audition and Encoder.
KUT on-air Producer at KUT Austin
February 1, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Operate the board for KUT shows; host on-air Austin-oriented announcements; put programs on-air through Audio Vault Life Kit Studio.
Intern at NPR
August 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Produced multiple podcasts weekly by pulling soundbites, editing audio on MTE 7, leveling audio, and scoring; created cross-promos; coached hosts on diction; researched top podcasts across Apple Podcasts to identify needs NPR can fill; recorded bite weekly social media videos to engage NPR audience.
Podcast Director at Drag Audio House
August 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Pulled sound bites, interviews with Texas athletes’ alumni, wrote scripts; leveled audio, hosted and produced episodes using Premiere; edited podcast footage using Adobe Premiere, Audition and Encoder.
Broadcaster and Commentator at VYPE Media
October 1, 2019 - Present
Produced live broadcasts of Texas high school sporting events; provided play-by-play analysis and color commentary for two to three hours per broadcast.
Podcast Producer at NPR
September 1, 2021 - Present
Produced Morning Edition and Up First; pitched, taped, mixed and published stories for national programs; contributed to international reporting; developed and pitched feature stories.
Podcast Technician / Host at Sphere Podcast Studios
September 1, 2020 - Present
Host, tape and mix podcasts; set up microphones for podcasters (including lavalier and handheld); manage live recorded podcasts using Wirecast and PTZ cameras; edit podcast footage using Premiere, Audition and Encoder.
On-Air Producer at KUT
February 1, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Operate the board for KUT shows; host on-air Austin-oriented announcements; put programs on-air through Audio Vault; Studio Lab intern.
Remote Podcast Producer at NPR
August 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Produce multiple podcasts weekly by pulling soundbites, editing audio on MTE 7, leveling audio, scoring podcasts; manage cross-promos; coordinate with reporters and co-hosts; develop podcast workshop materials; research topics across Apple Podcasts to identify NPR opportunities.
Podcast Producer at Drag Audio House
August 1, 2021 - Present
Pull soundbites, interview Texas athletes; level audio; record tracks; host and produce episodes using Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition and Adobe Encoder; edit podcast footage.
Sports Broadcaster and Commentator at VYPE Media
October 1, 2019 - Present
Produce live broadcasts for Texas high school sports events using software; provide live play-by-play and color commentary for two to three hours per broadcast.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor of Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021
Georgia Lucas Scholarship in Journalism at Moody College of Communication, University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education