I’m Leo Hornak, an award-winning podcast producer, editor and reporter with over a decade of experience launching major podcasts for global brands including The Times and Sunday Times, BBC and Audible. I’ve helped organisations of all sizes turn podcast ideas into compelling, listener-focused shows, guiding teams from brainstorming through recording, editing, and post-production to marketing and distribution. I’ve collaborated with some of the world’s best broadcasters—Audible, This American Life, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service and NPR—and I know what it takes to make a show stand out in a crowded market. I’d love the chance to bring my narrative expertise and production leadership to your project; my CV is attached.

Leo Hornak

I’m Leo Hornak, an award-winning podcast producer, editor and reporter with over a decade of experience launching major podcasts for global brands including The Times and Sunday Times, BBC and Audible. I’ve helped organisations of all sizes turn podcast ideas into compelling, listener-focused shows, guiding teams from brainstorming through recording, editing, and post-production to marketing and distribution. I’ve collaborated with some of the world’s best broadcasters—Audible, This American Life, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service and NPR—and I know what it takes to make a show stand out in a crowded market. I’d love the chance to bring my narrative expertise and production leadership to your project; my CV is attached.

Available to hire

I’m Leo Hornak, an award-winning podcast producer, editor and reporter with over a decade of experience launching major podcasts for global brands including The Times and Sunday Times, BBC and Audible. I’ve helped organisations of all sizes turn podcast ideas into compelling, listener-focused shows, guiding teams from brainstorming through recording, editing, and post-production to marketing and distribution.

I’ve collaborated with some of the world’s best broadcasters—Audible, This American Life, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service and NPR—and I know what it takes to make a show stand out in a crowded market. I’d love the chance to bring my narrative expertise and production leadership to your project; my CV is attached.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Development Executive at Whistledown Productions
January 1, 2024 - November 3, 2025
Develop narrative pitches for global broadcasters; work with global commercial clients to bring podcast ideas to fruition.
Managing Director at Ictus Media Productions
January 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025
Founded and run a bespoke podcast production company focused on narrative and storytelling; clients include BBC World Service and Shows That Go On.
Freelance Producer/ Reporter at PRI’s The World / US Public Radio
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Producer / UK & Europe reporter for PRI’s The World; contributed reporting that was recognized for its quality.
Producer at BBC
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
BBC: Newsnight & Today Programme; produced for Newsnight and Today; worked with Kirsty Wark and Jeremy Paxman; part of the team producing for John Humphries.
Freelance Producer/ Reporter at This American Life
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Ira Glass devoted a full episode to my reporting; the episode was nominated for a Peabody Award.

Education

MA Journalism at Goldsmiths, University of London
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
MPhil International Relations at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
BSc Politics, 1st Class Hons at University of Bristol
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services