Hi there, I’m Paul Loughran, an audio production specialist with 20+ years of experience in radio and podcast production. I lead Near FM’s production team, overseeing commissioned podcast and radio projects, editing and post-production, and developing engaging audio stories. I’m also a part-time lecturer in Audio Production & Design In TU Dublin and I've produced award-winning audio programming. I excel at collaboration, communication, and turning complex ideas into compelling soundscapes. I’m passionate about education, training, and archiving audio; I’ve led Near FM’s digital archive initiative and coordinated EU projects. I enjoy mentoring teams, building strong client relationships, and sharing practical production know-how with students and colleagues. Currently I’m teaching at TU Dublin and working on innovative podcast formats and community media projects.

Paul Loughran

Hi there, I’m Paul Loughran, an audio production specialist with 20+ years of experience in radio and podcast production. I lead Near FM’s production team, overseeing commissioned podcast and radio projects, editing and post-production, and developing engaging audio stories. I’m also a part-time lecturer in Audio Production & Design In TU Dublin and I've produced award-winning audio programming. I excel at collaboration, communication, and turning complex ideas into compelling soundscapes. I’m passionate about education, training, and archiving audio; I’ve led Near FM’s digital archive initiative and coordinated EU projects. I enjoy mentoring teams, building strong client relationships, and sharing practical production know-how with students and colleagues. Currently I’m teaching at TU Dublin and working on innovative podcast formats and community media projects.

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Hi there, I’m Paul Loughran, an audio production specialist with 20+ years of experience in radio and podcast production. I lead Near FM’s production team, overseeing commissioned podcast and radio projects, editing and post-production, and developing engaging audio stories. I’m also a part-time lecturer in Audio Production & Design In TU Dublin and I’ve produced award-winning audio programming. I excel at collaboration, communication, and turning complex ideas into compelling soundscapes.

I’m passionate about education, training, and archiving audio; I’ve led Near FM’s digital archive initiative and coordinated EU projects. I enjoy mentoring teams, building strong client relationships, and sharing practical production know-how with students and colleagues. Currently I’m teaching at TU Dublin and working on innovative podcast formats and community media projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Podcast / Production Manager at Near FM
August 1, 2005 - Present
Head of Podcast / Production manager with responsibility for commissioned podcast and radio productions; creative development of radio and podcast series; editor / post-production lead on podcast episodes; digital audio archiving; relationship management with clients and organisations; team management and mentorship; social media and website updates.
Lecturer in Audio Production and Design (P/T) at TU Dublin School of Media Tallaght Campus
January 1, 2026 - Present
Lecturing in audio production principles; classroom, lab and studio instruction; delivering modules as part of the Audio Production and Design syllabus.

Education

Diploma in Creative Storytelling at University of West London / RTÉ
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Diploma in Training the Trainer at NUI Maynooth
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Diploma in Community Development and Leadership at NUI Maynooth
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Degree in Digital Media/ Communications at University of Wolverhampton
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Diploma (Distinction) in Sound Engineering/Production at Coláiste Dhúlaigh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Investigative Journalism Training at Centre for Investigative Journalism, Goldsmiths College London
May 1, 2017 - May 13, 2026
RTE: Documentary on One Training at RTÉ
May 1, 2015 - May 13, 2026
Diploma in Digital Marketing at Digital Marketing Institute - Dublin
January 1, 2026 - May 13, 2026

Qualifications

Diploma in Creative Storytelling (RTÉ/University of West London)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Diploma in Training the Trainer
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Diploma in Community Development and Leadership
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Degree in Digital Media/ Communications
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Diploma (Distinction) in Sound Engineering/Production
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Investigative Journalism Training
May 1, 2017 - May 13, 2026
RTE: Documentary on One Training
May 1, 2015 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education