I am a creative and proven audio professional with extensive experience hosting and producing podcasts, radio, and multimedia projects. I specialize in crafting compelling audio content daily and driving both audience and revenue growth while maintaining quality and journalistic integrity. I am deeply curious about the world and have a thirst for learning, which fuels my passion for telling impactful stories through sound. Over the years, I have successfully managed multiple audio projects on time and within budget, from award-winning documentary series to leading flagship live radio programs. As an executive producer, I oversee audio operations, host flagship podcasts, and consistently drive engagement and growth. I enjoy cultivating sources and teaming up with producers and journalists to create rich, accurate, and engaging audio content across digital platforms.…

Jake Neher

I am a creative and proven audio professional with extensive experience hosting and producing podcasts, radio, and multimedia projects. I specialize in crafting compelling audio content daily and driving both audience and revenue growth while maintaining quality and journalistic integrity. I am deeply curious about the world and have a thirst for learning, which fuels my passion for telling impactful stories through sound. Over the years, I have successfully managed multiple audio projects on time and within budget, from award-winning documentary series to leading flagship live radio programs. As an executive producer, I oversee audio operations, host flagship podcasts, and consistently drive engagement and growth. I enjoy cultivating sources and teaming up with producers and journalists to create rich, accurate, and engaging audio content across digital platforms.…

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I am a creative and proven audio professional with extensive experience hosting and producing podcasts, radio, and multimedia projects. I specialize in crafting compelling audio content daily and driving both audience and revenue growth while maintaining quality and journalistic integrity. I am deeply curious about the world and have a thirst for learning, which fuels my passion for telling impactful stories through sound.

Over the years, I have successfully managed multiple audio projects on time and within budget, from award-winning documentary series to leading flagship live radio programs. As an executive producer, I oversee audio operations, host flagship podcasts, and consistently drive engagement and growth. I enjoy cultivating sources and teaming up with producers and journalists to create rich, accurate, and engaging audio content across digital platforms.

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Work Experience

Executive Producer, Audio at Automotive News
May 1, 2022 - Present
Oversee all audio and podcasting operations, ensuring high-quality journalism for four podcasts. Host flagship Daily Drive podcast and conduct industry interviews. Successfully doubled podcast audience and sponsorship revenue. Launched and produced an award-winning documentary podcast series focusing on the auto industry's carbon neutrality efforts.
Senior Editor at WDET, Detroit's NPR station
May 1, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Served as lead producer for the flagship live radio program covering national to local topics, including occasional hosting. Launched, hosted, and produced MichMash, a popular weekly series and podcast on statewide issues. Filed spot and enterprise feature reports for on-air and web.
Producer, Co-Creator at Detroit Opera
March 1, 2017 - Present
Helped create and continue to produce the OperaHERE podcast exploring the history, music, and cast of Detroit Opera productions, including interviews with main figures behind the productions.
State Capitol Reporter at Michigan Public Radio Network (MPRN)
March 1, 2016 - August 7, 2025
Covered all aspects of state government for NPR-affiliated public radio network. Filed daily spot news stories and features consistently.
Reporter/Host/Editor at WFUV Public Radio
August 1, 2012 - August 7, 2025
Hosted, produced, and reported drive-time newscasts for New York City NPR affiliate. Edited and guided a large team of student radio journalists. Filed daily spots and occasional features.
News Director at KBRW Public Radio
August 1, 2011 - August 7, 2025
Managed all news operations for public radio station serving North Slope of Alaska. Created, hosted and produced weekly news program on Arctic news stories. Managed social media accounts and daily news programming duties.

Education

B.A.A. Broadcast and Cinematic Arts at Central Michigan University
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2010
M.A. Public Communications, Concentration: Media Criticism at Fordham University
September 1, 2010 - August 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government
    paper OperaHERE Podcast (Detroit Opera)

    I helped create and continue to produce Detroit Opera’s OperaHERE podcast. The show explores the history, music, cast and crew of each production that Detroit Opera stages throughout its season. It also includes an interview with one or more of the main figures behind each production.

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    paper Daily Drive

    Daily Drive is Automotive News’ flagship daily podcast giving listeners everything they need to know to keep up in the automotive industry. I manage every aspect of the podcast, from editorial decisions to audience strategy. I regularly host Daily Drive and conduct interviews with journalists and industry sources.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Driving to Zero (Automotive News)

    I launched, hosted, reported, and produced an award-winning documentary podcast series titled Driving to Zero: The auto industry’s roadmap to carbon neutrality, which included voices from industry leaders, analysts, prominent environmentalists, government officials, and other experts on the industry’s efforts to cut carbon on the roadways and in their factories.

    https://www.twine.net/signin