I am an I'm an award-winning podcast producer, editor, and audio storyteller, experienced voice-over artist, radio host, and media producer with a background in podcasting, journalism, and film & video production. 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 sound design for theater. I am passionate about storytelling and am dedicated to inclusive and thoughtful content creation across media sectors.…

Mike Sargent

I am an I'm an award-winning podcast producer, editor, and audio storyteller, experienced voice-over artist, radio host, and media producer with a background in podcasting, journalism, and film & video production. 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 sound design for theater. I am passionate about storytelling and am dedicated to inclusive and thoughtful content creation across media sectors.…

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I am an I’m an award-winning podcast producer, editor, and audio storyteller, experienced voice-over artist, radio host, and media producer with a background in podcasting, journalism, and film & video production.

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 sound design for theater. I am passionate about storytelling and am dedicated to inclusive and thoughtful content creation across media sectors.

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Language

English
Fluent

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.

Education

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Qualifications

Webby Award for Producing the Brown & Black podcast
September 1, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Webby Award for the Brown & Black podcast
September 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization