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Hi, I’m Mark Van Auken. I’m a Creative Operations leader and dedicated Podcast Producer with a decade of experience bridging strategic vision with hands-on audio and video execution. While my background spans broad content strategy and digital media ecosystems, my core specialty lies in end-to-end podcast production. Over my career, I have successfully directed the full lifecycle of over 1,000 high-fidelity episodes across 19 concurrent shows. I am deeply proficient in the granular details of audio storytelling—from coordinating high-level guests and developing episode scripts, to advanced audio mixing, mastering, and final publication using tools like Adobe Premiere and Descript. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration, balancing high-volume output with rigorous quality control. I am passionate about creating efficient production processes, leveraging AI to accelerate workflows, and ensuring that no detail ever falls through the cracks. Whether I’m fine-tuning sound design or analyzing audience retention metrics to drive future growth, my goal is always the same: deliver engaging, broadcast-quality audio on time, every time.…Hi, I’m Mark Van Auken. I’m a Creative Operations leader and dedicated Podcast Producer with a decade of experience bridging strategic vision with hands-on audio and video execution. While my background spans broad content strategy and digital media ecosystems, my core specialty lies in end-to-end podcast production. Over my career, I have successfully directed the full lifecycle of over 1,000 high-fidelity episodes across 19 concurrent shows. I am deeply proficient in the granular details of audio storytelling—from coordinating high-level guests and developing episode scripts, to advanced audio mixing, mastering, and final publication using tools like Adobe Premiere and Descript. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration, balancing high-volume output with rigorous quality control. I am passionate about creating efficient production processes, leveraging AI to accelerate workflows, and ensuring that no detail ever falls through the cracks. Whether I’m fine-tuning sound design or analyzing audience retention metrics to drive future growth, my goal is always the same: deliver engaging, broadcast-quality audio on time, every time.

Mark Van Auken

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Creative Director, Content Producer, Production Manager, +3

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Hi, I’m Mark Van Auken. I’m a Creative Operations leader and dedicated Podcast Producer with a decade of experience bridging strategic vision with hands-on audio and video execution. While my background spans broad content strategy and digital media ecosystems, my core specialty lies in end-to-end podcast production. Over my career, I have successfully directed the full lifecycle of over 1,000 high-fidelity episodes across 19 concurrent shows. I am deeply proficient in the granular details of audio storytelling—from coordinating high-level guests and developing episode scripts, to advanced audio mixing, mastering, and final publication using tools like Adobe Premiere and Descript. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration, balancing high-volume output with rigorous quality control. I am passionate about creating efficient production processes, leveraging AI to accelerate workflows, and ensuring that no detail ever falls through the cracks. Whether I’m fine-tuning sound design or analyzing audience retention metrics to drive future growth, my goal is always the same: deliver engaging, broadcast-quality audio on time, every time.…Hi, I’m Mark Van Auken. I’m a Creative Operations leader and dedicated Podcast Producer with a decade of experience bridging strategic vision with hands-on audio and video execution. While my background spans broad content strategy and digital media ecosystems, my core specialty lies in end-to-end podcast production. Over my career, I have successfully directed the full lifecycle of over 1,000 high-fidelity episodes across 19 concurrent shows. I am deeply proficient in the granular details of audio storytelling—from coordinating high-level guests and developing episode scripts, to advanced audio mixing, mastering, and final publication using tools like Adobe Premiere and Descript. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration, balancing high-volume output with rigorous quality control. I am passionate about creating efficient production processes, leveraging AI to accelerate workflows, and ensuring that no detail ever falls through the cracks. Whether I’m fine-tuning sound design or analyzing audience retention metrics to drive future growth, my goal is always the same: deliver engaging, broadcast-quality audio on time, every time.

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East Stroudsburg, United States

Hi, I’m Mark Van Auken. I’m a Creative Operations leader and dedicated Podcast Producer with a decade of experience bridging strategic vision with hands-on audio and video execution.

While my background spans broad content strategy and digital media ecosystems, my core specialty lies in end-to-end podcast production. Over my career, I have successfully directed the full lifecycle of over 1,000 high-fidelity episodes across 19 concurrent shows. I am deeply proficient in the granular details of audio storytelling—from coordinating high-level guests and developing episode scripts, to advanced audio mixing, mastering, and final publication using tools like Adobe Premiere and Descript.

I thrive on cross-functional collaboration, balancing high-volume output with rigorous quality control. I am passionate about creating efficient production processes, leveraging AI to accelerate workflows, and ensuring that no detail ever falls through the cracks. Whether I’m fine-tuning sound design or analyzing audience retention metrics to drive future growth, my goal is always the same: deliver engaging, broadcast-quality audio on time, every time.

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Work Experience

Growth Enablement Specialist at Sellerant (fka Proclaim Podcasting)

January 1, 2021 - Present

Direct end-to-end content and campaign operations for a B2B go-to-market agency, managing a high-volume pipeline of 50+ content pieces per month across audio, video, social, email, and written formats. Built and scaled creative strategy for 19+ concurrent B2B podcast shows, overseeing 1,000+ episodes and driving 2M+ views through YouTube, social clip distribution, and platform-native content. Grew the brand website to 1,000+ monthly organic visitors via consistent publishing cadence and on-page SEO. Managed a blended team of creatives, editors, and on-site production specialists, establishing briefing frameworks, editorial guidelines, and scalable review workflows. Achieved 24%+ email open rates on targeted outbound campaigns using AI tools to draft, iterate, and optimize messaging. Integrated AI and automation into team workflows, increasing targeting accuracy by 20% and compressing production iteration cycles. Developed pitch decks, media kits, and monetization strategies for branded

Independent Digital Media Consultant at Self-Employed

January 1, 2021 - Present

Centralized creative and operational partner for multiple brands, unifying web content, digital strategy, social media, and physical collateral under one coordinated framework. Managed client content strategy and CMS publishing across WordPress, HubSpot, Shopify, Wix, and SquareSpace; owned editorial calendars, SEO structure, and performance tracking. Produced and distributed targeted content, generating 200+ monthy blog views through keyword-aligned writing and SEO. Managed client websites with 600+ monthly visitors, iterating content and site architecture based on traffic, engagement, and conversion data to grow organic reach quarter over quarter. Architected and managed a full WordPress CMS and CRM integration project from stakeholder brief to QA and launch.

Graduate Research Assistant / Project Manager at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Managed day-to-day logistics and multi-phase project timelines for a federally funded research grant, ensuring strict adherence to delivery schedules and compliance regulations. Directed content marketing strategy and produced multi-media assets for a federally funded education initiative, coordinating distribution across digital and print channels. Delivered digital research insights to international audiences of 50+ attendees at ISTE and ACT conferences; co-authored two peer-reviewed papers on STEM, media creation, and lifelong learning communities. Built and maintained comprehensive stakeholder reports serving as the communications hub between university departments and grant administrators. Led training workshops on digital platforms and content development for 30+ attendees including professors, students, and institutional stakeholders.