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I'm Olivia Briley, an audio editor, writer, and producer who collaborates with top podcast teams to craft compelling narratives. Over the past decade I’ve edited longform scripts, developed episode outlines, and shepherded projects from concept to delivery across Wondery, Slate, WNYC, and beyond. I enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging stories, mentoring freelance writers, and building efficient production workflows. When I’m not in the editor’s chair, I’m researching archives, coaching hosts, and exploring new formats for immersive audio storytelling.…I'm Olivia Briley, an audio editor, writer, and producer who collaborates with top podcast teams to craft compelling narratives. Over the past decade I’ve edited longform scripts, developed episode outlines, and shepherded projects from concept to delivery across Wondery, Slate, WNYC, and beyond. I enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging stories, mentoring freelance writers, and building efficient production workflows. When I’m not in the editor’s chair, I’m researching archives, coaching hosts, and exploring new formats for immersive audio storytelling.

Olivia Briley

Podcast Producer, Writer, Podcast Editor, +1

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I'm Olivia Briley, an audio editor, writer, and producer who collaborates with top podcast teams to craft compelling narratives. Over the past decade I’ve edited longform scripts, developed episode outlines, and shepherded projects from concept to delivery across Wondery, Slate, WNYC, and beyond. I enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging stories, mentoring freelance writers, and building efficient production workflows. When I’m not in the editor’s chair, I’m researching archives, coaching hosts, and exploring new formats for immersive audio storytelling.…I'm Olivia Briley, an audio editor, writer, and producer who collaborates with top podcast teams to craft compelling narratives. Over the past decade I’ve edited longform scripts, developed episode outlines, and shepherded projects from concept to delivery across Wondery, Slate, WNYC, and beyond. I enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging stories, mentoring freelance writers, and building efficient production workflows. When I’m not in the editor’s chair, I’m researching archives, coaching hosts, and exploring new formats for immersive audio storytelling.

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I’m Olivia Briley, an audio editor, writer, and producer who collaborates with top podcast teams to craft compelling narratives. Over the past decade I’ve edited longform scripts, developed episode outlines, and shepherded projects from concept to delivery across Wondery, Slate, WNYC, and beyond. I enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging stories, mentoring freelance writers, and building efficient production workflows. When I’m not in the editor’s chair, I’m researching archives, coaching hosts, and exploring new formats for immersive audio storytelling.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Airtable

Intermediate

Language

English

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Work Experience

Story Editor & Writer at Wondery & Audible

January 1, 2024 - Present

Edit longform scripts and manage a writing/production team for the always-on hit series Scamfluencers. Develop outlines and scripts with freelance writers, set production schedules, and meet delivery deadlines. Work with show hosts on scripts and guide tracking in recording sessions. Pitch episode ideas and contribute editorial judgment on potential stories from a variety of sources. Research, write, and edit episodes for Lawless Planet, an ongoing narrative podcast about climate crimes.

Freelance Producer at Slate Magazine

January 1, 2023 - Present

Pitch, produce, and edit episodes for Decoder Ring; book guests, prep, interview, write scripts, research subjects, and source archival; assemble, score, and mix episodes in Pro Tools; story edit episodes through multiple drafts; produced, wrote, and edited Season 6 of One Year: 1990; edit and mix Slate chat shows including Hit Parade and ICYMI.

Freelance Producer & Editor

January 1, 2023 - Present

Developed, produced, & edited audio series for clients including iHeart Media, Hello Sunshine, and Arcana Audio; produced The Bright Side, a daily podcast for Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine & iHeart Media; led host coaching, story editing, and editing & mixing in Pro Tools; launched a Substack for Glass Entertainment’s flagship podcast, producing & editing audio/video bonus content.

Producer at Spotify - Gimlet Media & ZSP Media

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Reported and produced stories on a wide range of cultural historical topics for the weekly podcast Not Past It; booked and interviewed guests, sourced and cleared archival material; identified good tape and independently structured & wrote 30-minute episodes; assembled and edited drafts with sound design; provided structural story feedback on other producers’ episodes.

Founding Producer at Truth Media - Sony Music Entertainment

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Led production on Crooked City, an investigative true crime series with Crimetown & The Jinx’s Marc Smerling; found and courted sources, conducted extensive interviews, wrote scripts, and reported out stories in the field; storyboarded a 15-episode season, cut tape, sourced decades of archival footage, and edited & mixed in Pro Tools.

Senior Producer & Editor (Freelance) at Lola Media

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Launched shows, ran pitch meetings, booked and interviewed guests, coached hosts, hired and managed talent; wrote and edited scripts; created assemblies in Pro Tools; led edits with host, producers, and engineers; recruited and hired producers & engineers; managed the production team and multiple show calendars.

Associate Producer at WNYC - New York Public Radio

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021

Pitched episode ideas for Fishko Files; booked guests, conducted pre-interviews, prepped host, wrote scripts, engineered interviews; researched and fact-checked weekly episodes; cut tape, sourced archival footage, wrote scripts, created Pro Tools assemblies, and reported out stories; produced longform episodes for The U.S. of Anxiety, Studio 360, Shell Shock 1919.

Associate Producer at LLTV

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Partnered with the Museum of the Moving Image for co-productions based on curatorial pipeline; led grant writing and produced project proposals and production schedules for fundraising; booked speakers, scholars, and cultural advisors for documentary interviews.

Associate Producer at The Weinstein Company

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Created production calendars, shoot schedules, and call sheets for cast & crew; coordinated talent and managed appearance/location releases; transcribed and logged footage for post-production.

Associate Producer at Haymaker TV

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Transcribed footage and submitted logs for post-production on TLC’s Save My Style; assisted with runs and general production tasks; managed deliverables for network (TLC).

Assistant to Executive Producer/Showrunner at MTV Networks

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Acted as Associate Producer in development, on set, and in post-production for freelance assignments; coordinated shoot schedules, planned/booked travel, managed talent and crew; researched, wrote, and submitted pitches and proposals for grants and partnerships.

Development Assistant to Principal at Mutual Film Company

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Assisted CEO and Creative Executive with scheduling, calls, and arranging extensive international travel; read, wrote, and logged coverage of submissions; sought material from emerging writers via pitch festivals, new book releases, and editorial sources; organized and maintained company budgets and bookkeeping.

Executive Assistant to VP Theatrical at Levity Entertainment Group

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

Assisted senior-level comedy talent/lit manager by rolling calls, setting meetings, and coordinating travel; managed and booked client calendars and personal appearance/bookings; submitted clients for roles and pitched directly to casting directors/associates for film & TV projects.

Freelance Editor & Producer at Slate Magazine

January 1, 2023 - Present

Developed, produced, and edited audio series for clients including iHeart Media, Hello Sunshine, and Arcana Audio; produced and edited The Bright Side for Hello Sunshine & iHeart; led production for Arcana Audio finance podcast pilot; launched Substack for Glass Entertainment’s flagship podcast; produced audio/video bonus content.

Senior Producer & Editor at Lola Media

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Launched shows, ran pitch meetings, booked and interviewed guests, coached hosts, hired and managed talent; wrote and edited scripts; created assemblies in Pro Tools, led edits with host, producers, and engineers; recruited producers & engineers, managed the production team and multiple show calendars.