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I am an experienced voice-over artist, radio host, and media producer with a background in podcasting, journalism, and film & video production. I have a proven ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments, creating engaging multimedia content across platforms. Skilled in collaborating, ideating, and crafting content, I bring strong knowledge of current events, tech, and media trends to every project. Throughout my career, I have held leadership positions managing production workflows, training teams, and directing diverse audio and film projects, including award-winning podcasts and theatrical sound designs. I am passionate about storytelling and dedicated to inclusive and thoughtful content creation across media sectors.…I am an experienced voice-over artist, radio host, and media producer with a background in podcasting, journalism, and film & video production. I have a proven ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments, creating engaging multimedia content across platforms. Skilled in collaborating, ideating, and crafting content, I bring strong knowledge of current events, tech, and media trends to every project. Throughout my career, I have held leadership positions managing production workflows, training teams, and directing diverse audio and film projects, including award-winning podcasts and theatrical sound designs. I am passionate about storytelling and dedicated to inclusive and thoughtful content creation across media sectors.

Mike Sargent

Audio Mixer, Composer, Documentary Filmmaker, +7

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I am an experienced voice-over artist, radio host, and media producer with a background in podcasting, journalism, and film & video production. I have a proven ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments, creating engaging multimedia content across platforms. Skilled in collaborating, ideating, and crafting content, I bring strong knowledge of current events, tech, and media trends to every project. Throughout my career, I have held leadership positions managing production workflows, training teams, and directing diverse audio and film projects, including award-winning podcasts and theatrical sound designs. I am passionate about storytelling and dedicated to inclusive and thoughtful content creation across media sectors.…I am an experienced voice-over artist, radio host, and media producer with a background in podcasting, journalism, and film & video production. I have a proven ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments, creating engaging multimedia content across platforms. Skilled in collaborating, ideating, and crafting content, I bring strong knowledge of current events, tech, and media trends to every project. Throughout my career, I have held leadership positions managing production workflows, training teams, and directing diverse audio and film projects, including award-winning podcasts and theatrical sound designs. I am passionate about storytelling and dedicated to inclusive and thoughtful content creation across media sectors.

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I am an experienced voice-over artist, radio host, and media producer with a background in podcasting, journalism, and film & video production. I have a proven ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments, creating engaging multimedia content across platforms. Skilled in collaborating, ideating, and crafting content, I bring strong knowledge of current events, tech, and media trends to every project.

Throughout my career, I have held leadership positions managing production workflows, training teams, and directing diverse audio and film projects, including award-winning podcasts and theatrical sound designs. I am passionate about storytelling and dedicated to inclusive and thoughtful content creation across media sectors.

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Work Experience

Senior Production Manager at Futuro Media Group

April 30, 2021 - December 20, 2024

Led the production process for the Latino USA show, managing workflows, deadlines, and show planning. Served as the primary technical liaison coordinating internal teams and external producers to ensure smooth execution. Designed and implemented production workflow improvements improving overall efficiency and quality. Directed a team of producers maintaining high standards in sound and production quality. Represented the organization in external meetings and managed schedules and resource allocation. Created detailed production summaries, schedules, and pitch documents.

Producer/Co-host at Sonoro

April 1, 2020 - Present

Co-created, co-hosted, and produced the Brown & Black Podcast, a weekly podcast exploring race, politics, and pop culture. Worked to reframe the presentation of pop culture news and opinion in America. This project won two Webby awards.

Producer/Arts Programming Manager at WBAI Radio 99.5 FM

December 3, 2012 - October 18, 2017

Recruited, trained, and managed producers, improving arts programming quality and project execution. Produced and hosted weekly programs focused on music, film reviews, and diverse arts content maintaining high production standards.

Producer at WBGO Studios

May 31, 2021 - September 5, 2025

Produced a four-part podcast series titled The Great Wealth Divide sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, focusing on finance, socioeconomic issues, and diversity with in-depth discussions on wealth disparity and societal impacts.

Lead Instructor at The Afrikan Poetry Theater

December 31, 2020 - September 5, 2025

Managed guest instructor team for filmmaking course, created syllabus and curriculum for a 12-week, 24-session adult course on narrative and documentary filmmaking, where students completed short films in groups.

Team Leader/Producer at Wine Enthusiast Magazine

December 31, 2019 - September 5, 2025

Led the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, a bi-weekly series about wine and spirits. Managed all production aspects including shaping episodes, scripting, audio editing, and field recording improvements. Created training webinars and facilitated pitch meetings, driving the podcast to become the top-rated wine podcast.

Sound Designer at Various Theaters

December 31, 2010 - September 5, 2025

Designed sound for productions at prominent theaters including the National Black Theater, Frank Silvera Writers Workshop, and Woodie King Jr.’s New Federal Theater. Received multiple Audelco Award nominations recognizing excellence in sound design.

Instructor at The New York Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts

May 30, 2002 - September 16, 2003

Developed and taught a semester-long course on Acting for Film and Television.

Director/Producer at Harper & Row Audio, Bantam Audio

December 31, 2001 - September 5, 2025

Produced and directed audiobooks and audio dramas such as Isaac Asimov’s Robot City and Arthur C. Clarke’s RAMA II, including adaptation, scoring, and directing.

Instructor at Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center

December 31, 1998 - September 5, 2025

Taught Radio Production, a hands-on course with a created syllabus for three consecutive semesters.

Director/Producer at Independent

September 28, 2023 - Present

Directed, produced, and co-wrote feature film From the Shadows starting October 2023.