Jake Neher

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I am a creative and proven audio professional with extensive experience hosting and producing podcasts, radio, and multimedia projects.

About

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.

  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government

Projects · 3

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.

https://www.twine.net/signin

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

  • Executive Producer

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

Work experience· 6 roles

Senior Editor · WDET, Detroit's NPR stationMay 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos

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.

Executive Producer, Audio · Automotive NewsMay 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

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.

Producer, Co-Creator · Detroit OperaMar 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

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 · Michigan Public Radio Network (MPRN)Mar 2016 – Aug 2025 · 9 yrs 6 mos
Reporter/Host/Editor · WFUV Public RadioAug 2012 – Aug 2025 · 13 yrs 1 mo
News Director · KBRW Public RadioAug 2011 – Aug 2025 · 14 yrs 1 mo

Education

B.A.A. Broadcast and Cinematic Arts · Central Michigan University2006 – 2010
M.A. Public Communications, Concentration: Media Criticism · Fordham University2010 – 2012

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