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Podcast and investigative reporter with experience leading breaking-news editorial workflows, producing true-crime content, and conducting in-depth research, legal analysis, and interviews. Delivered high-volume reporting and case-vetting while coordinating with producers, editors, victims’ families, advocacy organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Freelance and campus media producer with skills across research, scripting, audio/video production, social media strategy, and newsroom-style fact-checking for timely, audience-focused storytelling.…Podcast and investigative reporter with experience leading breaking-news editorial workflows, producing true-crime content, and conducting in-depth research, legal analysis, and interviews. Delivered high-volume reporting and case-vetting while coordinating with producers, editors, victims’ families, advocacy organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Freelance and campus media producer with skills across research, scripting, audio/video production, social media strategy, and newsroom-style fact-checking for timely, audience-focused storytelling.

Lorelai Sykes

Podcast Producer, Writer, Audio Engineer, +2

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Podcast and investigative reporter with experience leading breaking-news editorial workflows, producing true-crime content, and conducting in-depth research, legal analysis, and interviews. Delivered high-volume reporting and case-vetting while coordinating with producers, editors, victims’ families, advocacy organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Freelance and campus media producer with skills across research, scripting, audio/video production, social media strategy, and newsroom-style fact-checking for timely, audience-focused storytelling.…Podcast and investigative reporter with experience leading breaking-news editorial workflows, producing true-crime content, and conducting in-depth research, legal analysis, and interviews. Delivered high-volume reporting and case-vetting while coordinating with producers, editors, victims’ families, advocacy organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Freelance and campus media producer with skills across research, scripting, audio/video production, social media strategy, and newsroom-style fact-checking for timely, audience-focused storytelling.

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Podcast and investigative reporter with experience leading breaking-news editorial workflows, producing true-crime content, and conducting in-depth research, legal analysis, and interviews. Delivered high-volume reporting and case-vetting while coordinating with producers, editors, victims’ families, advocacy organizations, and law enforcement agencies.

Freelance and campus media producer with skills across research, scripting, audio/video production, social media strategy, and newsroom-style fact-checking for timely, audience-focused storytelling.

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Investigative Reporter at Crime Junkie (Audiochuck Podcast Network)

January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026

Led investigative reporting for 150+ criminal cases and 30+ podcast episodes. Designed and implemented a rapid-response breaking-news and case-evaluation workflow to streamline editorial decision-making and reduce time spent moving potential stories through the production pipeline. Conducted investigative research, legal analysis, and interviews with victims, advocates, attorneys, law enforcement, and subject-matter experts to produce compelling journalistic narratives and secure exclusive information for high-profile and cold cases. Managed a portfolio of 20+ active investigations per week while maintaining meticulous documentation, coordinating with cross-functional production teams, and building trusted relationships with victims’ families, advocacy organizations, and law enforcement agencies.

Social Media Strategist at Freelance

June 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Researched legal and wrongful conviction coverage and created breaking-news social content for Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maggie Freeling. Scripted, planned, and outlined videos for weekly client deliverables. Pitched organized, research-backed content ideas across social platforms, increasing engagement by 2,500 followers.

Digital Storyteller at NPR Next Gen Radio

August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Connected with the Durham, NC community to find stories with emotion, connection, and purpose. Partnered with professional journalists to produce a multimedia story within a week while meeting intense workdays and tight deadlines, fulfilling multiple roles including interview-technology setup, audio production, writing, and reporting/production support. Built professional interview, production, and communication skills in an NPR-style environment.

Producer at Carolina Connection (Chap el Hill, NC)

August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024

Managed production schedules and timelines for weekly 30-minute broadcast covering breaking news, features, and collegiate happenings at a top U.S. public university. Organized and managed pitch meetings, and assisted with scripting, recording, and editing processes for 15+ stories each week, providing story-angle guidance and facilitating communication between reporters, editors, and producers. Produced, anchored, and reported local and national news for a broad North Carolina audience. Worked with technical directors and reporters to streamline production using Adobe Audition.

Podcaster and Producer at UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Philosophy

August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024

Produced and edited two episodes monthly on ethics, politics, and philosophy. Showcased organization and leadership by managing a team of 15 undergraduate students involved in pitching podcast topics, research, branding, marketing, and student outreach. Used and taught Adobe Suite tools and audio equipment functions for production. Introduced basic marketing and social media skills, including post-production social media management, for participating students.