I’m Steve Lack, a freelance audio producer, mixing engineer, and sound designer specializing in narrative audio for public radio and independent producers. I bring technical precision and creative sensitivity to every project, handling production, editing, sound design, and mixing end-to-end to help stories come alive. I work well remotely from my studio, on-site, or in hybrid setups, delivering polished work on tight timelines. I’m an old-school audio guy at heart, passionate about making great stories sound even better. My work spans documentary series, arts and culture programming, and immersive storytelling, and I’ve collaborated across podcast, audiobooks, radio, and TV productions for networks and independent producers alike.

Steve Lack

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I’m Steve Lack, a freelance audio producer, mixing engineer, and sound designer specializing in narrative audio for public radio and independent producers. I bring technical precision and creative sensitivity to every project, handling production, editing, sound design, and mixing end-to-end to help stories come alive. I work well remotely from my studio, on-site, or in hybrid setups, delivering polished work on tight timelines. I’m an old-school audio guy at heart, passionate about making great stories sound even better. My work spans documentary series, arts and culture programming, and immersive storytelling, and I’ve collaborated across podcast, audiobooks, radio, and TV productions for networks and independent producers alike.

Available to hire

I’m Steve Lack, a freelance audio producer, mixing engineer, and sound designer specializing in narrative audio for public radio and independent producers. I bring technical precision and creative sensitivity to every project, handling production, editing, sound design, and mixing end-to-end to help stories come alive. I work well remotely from my studio, on-site, or in hybrid setups, delivering polished work on tight timelines.

I’m an old-school audio guy at heart, passionate about making great stories sound even better. My work spans documentary series, arts and culture programming, and immersive storytelling, and I’ve collaborated across podcast, audiobooks, radio, and TV productions for networks and independent producers alike.

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Work Experience

Audio Editor / Sound Designer / Mixing Engineer at Dating While Gray Podcast & APM Broadcast
January 1, 2023 - October 27, 2025
Weekly podcast and biannual radio specials distributed by American Public Media.
Audio Editor / Mix Engineer at Richmond’s Got Issues – VPM
January 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Audio Editing and Mix of weekly radio and podcast series exploring key issues shaping life in Greater Richmond, hosted by Rich Meagher.
Audio Producer at Aging Matters – Pacifi ca Radio Network
January 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Weekly radio program focusing on issues of interest to older adults and their families; distributed nationally through Pacifica.
Audio Editor / Mixing Engineer at Warner Bros Discovery Podcasts
January 1, 2023 - October 27, 2025
Audio editing and mixing creating podcast versions of multiple productions from the content library of the Discovery Channel and Investigation Discovery Networks.
Audio Freelance Producer at Steve Lack: AUDIO Freelance
January 1, 2016 - October 27, 2025
Provide end-to-end podcast and audio post services to podcast production companies, public radio stations and networks, film makers and documentary producers, and non-fiction TV producers.
Staff Audio Mixer at Discovery, Inc.
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Mixed and sound-designed long-form programming and on-air promos; Awards: Audio Mixer of the Year (2010), Best Editor/Mix er Team (2013); Led team volunteer initiatives across 3 years.
Freelance Audio Mixer at HBO Latin America
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Freelance Audio Mixer; Managed and built the in-house SFX library; Sound design for pan-regional marketing campaigns.
Freelance Audio Mixer at Discovery Latin America
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Created M&E tracks for Spanish-language markets; Mixed and designed on-air promos; This role led to my staff position at Discovery HQ.

Education

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Qualifications

Webby Award - People's Choice Award for Our Body Politic Podcast
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Public media award - National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) - Richmond's Got Issues - Podcast and Radio Show
August 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025
This recognition highlights the podcast’s impactful journalism and its role in addressing significant issues in the Richmond community.

Industry Experience

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