Hi, I’m Scott McDonald, a podcast and editorial producer with extensive experience across narrative audio, factual television, and branded content. I shape thoughtful, interview-led stories from concept to distribution, with a strong editorial judgement, rigorous research, scripting, and fact-checking. I excel at sourcing, briefing, and preparing hosts and expert contributors, and I manage end-to-end production workflows to deliver emotionally resonant storytelling. I’ve led and contributed to projects for Legasee Educational Trust, BFI, Channel 4, Channel 5, Nat Geo, and Amazon Prime, steering editorial vision, tone, and structure; coordinating research, archival material, and talent; and delivering clear, engaging narratives on tight deadlines. I’m comfortable with complex research, archival content, and collaborating with editors, sound designers, and production teams to produce compelling long-form content and editorial solutions in fast-moving environments.

Scott McDonald

Hi, I’m Scott McDonald, a podcast and editorial producer with extensive experience across narrative audio, factual television, and branded content. I shape thoughtful, interview-led stories from concept to distribution, with a strong editorial judgement, rigorous research, scripting, and fact-checking. I excel at sourcing, briefing, and preparing hosts and expert contributors, and I manage end-to-end production workflows to deliver emotionally resonant storytelling. I’ve led and contributed to projects for Legasee Educational Trust, BFI, Channel 4, Channel 5, Nat Geo, and Amazon Prime, steering editorial vision, tone, and structure; coordinating research, archival material, and talent; and delivering clear, engaging narratives on tight deadlines. I’m comfortable with complex research, archival content, and collaborating with editors, sound designers, and production teams to produce compelling long-form content and editorial solutions in fast-moving environments.

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Hi, I’m Scott McDonald, a podcast and editorial producer with extensive experience across narrative audio, factual television, and branded content. I shape thoughtful, interview-led stories from concept to distribution, with a strong editorial judgement, rigorous research, scripting, and fact-checking. I excel at sourcing, briefing, and preparing hosts and expert contributors, and I manage end-to-end production workflows to deliver emotionally resonant storytelling.

I’ve led and contributed to projects for Legasee Educational Trust, BFI, Channel 4, Channel 5, Nat Geo, and Amazon Prime, steering editorial vision, tone, and structure; coordinating research, archival material, and talent; and delivering clear, engaging narratives on tight deadlines. I’m comfortable with complex research, archival content, and collaborating with editors, sound designers, and production teams to produce compelling long-form content and editorial solutions in fast-moving environments.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Podcast Series Producer at Legasee Educational Trust
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Led the full production cycle from concept to final delivery of The Veterans Voice, a four-part narrative interview podcast; defined editorial vision, tone, and structure; conducted extensive historical, archival, and contributor research; created narration scripts and narrative edits; oversaw rough cuts and collaborated with editors and sound designers; fact-checked content and coordinated recordings, research documentation, and delivery schedules; acted as primary editorial contact guiding feedback, revisions, and approvals through to release.
Edit Producer at Windfall Films / Channel 4
July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Recent editorial & production work delivering editorial solutions under tight deadlines; applied strong editorial judgement to clarify complex backstories and maintain tone across multiple episodes; contributed to script development, research, and post-production processes.
Development Producer at BFI
April 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Developed an original social-history feature documentary from concept to treatment; conducted in-depth research, wrote treatment, and shaped editorial approach; booked and prepped contributors, developing access strategies and interview approaches.
Edit Producer at Freelance / Various
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2024
Freelance edit producer focusing on interview-led, research-heavy storytelling — translating complex material into clear, engaging narratives for specialist and mainstream audiences. Worked on Renovation Nation (True North / Channel 4, 2024); Rich House, Poor House (Emporium/Channel 5, 2023); Who Do You Think You Are? (Warner Bros / SBS, 2021); Luxe Listings Sydney (Eureka / Amazon Prime, 2020).
Series Producer at IFA Media
January 1, 2016 - November 30, 2017
Senior, client-facing role leading the development & delivery of branded content for international clients. Responsibilities included creative strategy, scripting, contributor management, and post-production delivery across multiple platforms. Key projects included United Overseas Bank campaigns, Singapore Airlines: Nat Geo documentary, Subaru branded content, and PETRONAS Megastructures Nat Geo doc.
Senior Producer at Transparent Television
July 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Planned, wrote interview prep sheets, and conducted contributor interviews across two broadcast factual projects, with emphasis on story development. Worked on Celebrity Botched Up Bodies (Channel 5, 2016) and MOBO: Paving The Way (ITV2, 2015), including VO writing and archiving master interview work.
Development Producer at Renegade Pictures
August 1, 2011 - July 31, 2015
Developed and produced multiple talent-led factual series to commission. Responsibilities included idea generation, in-depth research, proposal writing, and sourcing contributors ranging from experts to high-profile talent. Key project: Drugs Live: Cannabis for Channel 4 (2015); programme trended worldwide on social.
Talent Manager at The Prominence Collective
February 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Managed and supported a roster of digital creators and podcast talent, developing positioning and growth opportunities; collaborated with established podcast voices and emerging creators to align with creative goals and audience engagement; primary point of contact for communications and relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at La Trobe University
February 28, 1994 - November 24, 1996

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services