Seasoned podcast producer and multidisciplinary media leader with 18 years of experience in audio production, post-production, video storytelling, and new media. Led production and post for top-performing Spotify Original Podcasts, including multiple series that ranked in the top 10 globally on the Spotify platform. Skilled in building and managing creative teams, delivering high-quality editorial and technical output at scale, and driving innovative workflows across audio, video, and AI-enhanced production. Prior experience includes six years at GoPro, contributing to more than 2 billion lifetime YouTube views, as well as work across film, television, branded content, and digital media.

Nick Johnson

Seasoned podcast producer and multidisciplinary media leader with 18 years of experience in audio production, post-production, video storytelling, and new media. Led production and post for top-performing Spotify Original Podcasts, including multiple series that ranked in the top 10 globally on the Spotify platform. Skilled in building and managing creative teams, delivering high-quality editorial and technical output at scale, and driving innovative workflows across audio, video, and AI-enhanced production. Prior experience includes six years at GoPro, contributing to more than 2 billion lifetime YouTube views, as well as work across film, television, branded content, and digital media.

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Seasoned podcast producer and multidisciplinary media leader with 18 years of experience in audio
production, post-production, video storytelling, and new media. Led production and post for top-performing
Spotify Original Podcasts, including multiple series that ranked in the top 10 globally on the Spotify platform.
Skilled in building and managing creative teams, delivering high-quality editorial and technical output at scale,
and driving innovative workflows across audio, video, and AI-enhanced production. Prior experience includes
six years at GoPro, contributing to more than 2 billion lifetime YouTube views, as well as work across film,
television, branded content, and digital media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Producer, Sound, Light & Frequency Podcast at iHeart Podcasts
July 1, 2025 - Present
Executive Producer for a new podcast debuting on iHeart in February 2026; oversee creative direction, production planning, and cross-functional collaboration across audio, video, and AI-enhanced production pipelines.
Head of Production & Original Music at Spotify Studios
May 1, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Led production and original music for top Spotify Original podcasts; directed a 20-person multidisciplinary team of sound designers, producers, composers, and editors; produced several of the largest podcasts on Spotify; shaped sonic identity and implemented AI-powered workflows; managed department budget, headcount planning, and vendor negotiations.
Production Lead at Spotify Studios
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Led 15 sound designers in creating high-quality audio experiences; managed production for 15+ original podcast series; established and enforced best practices in audio design and delivery.
Sound Designer, Producer at Spotify Studios
March 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022
Designed and implemented immersive audio for top-ranked Spotify Original podcasts; directed voice talent, recorded, edited, and mixed episodes.
Sr. Audio Supervisor, Marketing & Advertising at GoPro
January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2020
Directed sound design for global campaigns across digital, broadcast, and OTT platforms, contributing to over 2B YouTube views; designed interaction sound for consumer electronics; collaborated with UX, communications, and engineering to integrate audio into product features and marketing experiences; nominated for Guild of Music Supervisors Award for excellence in branded sound.
Music Coordinator at GoPro Entertainment
July 1, 2014 - January 31, 2016
Built and managed internal music catalog and rights database supporting 50+ editors and 20,000+ assets; streamlined music workflows to optimize creative efficiency and compliance.
Sr. Coordinator, TV Music Production at Lionsgate
May 1, 2011 - July 31, 2014
Studio Music Coordinator for high-profile Lionsgate productions, including Mad Men, Weeds, and Nashville; managed and tracked music production budgets for the co-production of Nashville with ABC, ensuring financial efficiency.
Executive Producer at iHeart Podcasts
July 1, 2025 - Present
Executive Producer, Sound, Light & Frequency Podcast; Exec Producer for a new podcast debuting on iHeart in February 2026.
Sound Designer, Producer at GoPro
March 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Designed and implemented immersive audio for top-ranked Spotify Original podcasts; directed voice talent, recorded, edited, and mixed episodes.
Sr. TV Music Producer at Lionsgate
May 1, 2011 - July 1, 2014
Built and managed music budgets for co-production of Nashville with ABC; oversaw co-production budgets and financial efficiency; supported music production for Nashville and related projects.

Education

Associate of Applied Arts at The Art Institute of Seattle
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Qualifications

Guild of Music Supervisors Award nomination
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services