I am Joshua Hale, an award-winning audio professional with extensive experience in audio/video editing, engineering, and project management. I’ve built efficient systems to deliver high-quality results on tight timelines and have a track record of growing podcast audiences through engrossing storytelling and disciplined workflows. My work spans podcasting, live music recording, and educational tech, and I’ve led teams and processes that scale to meet ambitious goals. Currently, I teach audio technology at Edgewood College and lead production for Connversa Podcasting and edit the award winning Table Read Podcast. I’ve managed teams of up to 60 and directed remote recording sessions with high-profile talent. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of audio professionals and delivering scalable, audience-friendly content across entertainment, labor, DE&I, technology, climate, and real estate domains.

Joshua Hale

I am Joshua Hale, an award-winning audio professional with extensive experience in audio/video editing, engineering, and project management. I’ve built efficient systems to deliver high-quality results on tight timelines and have a track record of growing podcast audiences through engrossing storytelling and disciplined workflows. My work spans podcasting, live music recording, and educational tech, and I’ve led teams and processes that scale to meet ambitious goals. Currently, I teach audio technology at Edgewood College and lead production for Connversa Podcasting and edit the award winning Table Read Podcast. I’ve managed teams of up to 60 and directed remote recording sessions with high-profile talent. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of audio professionals and delivering scalable, audience-friendly content across entertainment, labor, DE&I, technology, climate, and real estate domains.

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I am Joshua Hale, an award-winning audio professional with extensive experience in audio/video editing, engineering, and project management. I’ve built efficient systems to deliver high-quality results on tight timelines and have a track record of growing podcast audiences through engrossing storytelling and disciplined workflows. My work spans podcasting, live music recording, and educational tech, and I’ve led teams and processes that scale to meet ambitious goals.

Currently, I teach audio technology at Edgewood College and lead production for Connversa Podcasting and edit the award winning Table Read Podcast. I’ve managed teams of up to 60 and directed remote recording sessions with high-profile talent. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of audio professionals and delivering scalable, audience-friendly content across entertainment, labor, DE&I, technology, climate, and real estate domains.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Technology Instructor/Specialist at Edgewood College
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teach multiple audio production classes (audio technology, mic placement, media asset management, digital music production, Pro Tools, Sibelius) and record live campus performances assisted by students; deliver mixed final products to archive.
Audio Editor/Arranger at Manifest Media (The Table Read Podcast)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Facilitate remote asset movement, organize ProTools sessions, align and isolate audio, edit dialogue for flow, develop base mix; award-winning ad-supported show with 150,000+ monthly listeners; features Mark Hamill and Fred Armisen.
Audio Editor/Arranger at iHeartMedia (The Lower Bottoms)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Facilitate remote asset movement, organize ProTools sessions, align and isolate audio, edit dialogue for flow, develop base mix; ad-supported show peaked #3 on Apple Fiction Podcast Chart; features Kelsey Grammer and Annie Ilonzeh.
Director of Production at Connversa Podcasting
January 1, 2021 - Present
Manage show concepts, develop workflow systems, production schedules, research and pitch guests/topics, schedule guests, direct and engineer recording sessions, guest prep, edit raw material, manage post-production.
Sales Supervisor at Best Buy
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
Manage a team of 60, retail operations, sales strategies, weekly schedules, administrative tasks; responsible for $8,000,000 yearly revenue; lead Geek Squad team on-site and off-site with internal ticketing system, resolve high-level client disputes.
Custom Home Theater Designer/Installer at Best Buy
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Magnolia brand certified, client-based home theater system designer; work with clients from concept to installation; procure parts, assist install, calibrate speakers/displays, support post-install.

Education

BS in Recording Arts Technology/Technician; Minor in Music at University of Southern Mississippi
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

Qualifications

Dante Certified: Level 2
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Webby Award: Podcast, Scripted Fiction (Winner)
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
PopCon - Best Editing/Mixing in a Podcast
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other