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Hi, I'm Jake Gripp, a journalism student at the University of Texas at Austin with a passion for audio production and storytelling. I'm eager to grow my skills and contribute to a team in media as I shape my path in the field. I've produced, edited, and mentored on podcasts at KUT & KUTX Studios, The Drag Audio, and The Daily Texan, collaborating with producers to refine pacing, sound design, and narrative flow.…Hi, I'm Jake Gripp, a journalism student at the University of Texas at Austin with a passion for audio production and storytelling. I'm eager to grow my skills and contribute to a team in media as I shape my path in the field. I've produced, edited, and mentored on podcasts at KUT & KUTX Studios, The Drag Audio, and The Daily Texan, collaborating with producers to refine pacing, sound design, and narrative flow.

Jake Gripp

Podcast Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Editor, +2

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Hi, I'm Jake Gripp, a journalism student at the University of Texas at Austin with a passion for audio production and storytelling. I'm eager to grow my skills and contribute to a team in media as I shape my path in the field. I've produced, edited, and mentored on podcasts at KUT & KUTX Studios, The Drag Audio, and The Daily Texan, collaborating with producers to refine pacing, sound design, and narrative flow.…Hi, I'm Jake Gripp, a journalism student at the University of Texas at Austin with a passion for audio production and storytelling. I'm eager to grow my skills and contribute to a team in media as I shape my path in the field. I've produced, edited, and mentored on podcasts at KUT & KUTX Studios, The Drag Audio, and The Daily Texan, collaborating with producers to refine pacing, sound design, and narrative flow.

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Hi, I’m Jake Gripp, a journalism student at the University of Texas at Austin with a passion for audio production and storytelling. I’m eager to grow my skills and contribute to a team in media as I shape my path in the field.

I’ve produced, edited, and mentored on podcasts at KUT & KUTX Studios, The Drag Audio, and The Daily Texan, collaborating with producers to refine pacing, sound design, and narrative flow.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Audacity

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Script

Intermediate

Work Experience

Podcasting Intern at KUT & KUTX Studios

September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Assisted in researching, interviewing, producing and editing podcasts such as Black Austin Matters and Pause/Play; crafted written content and organized Weekly Staff Newsletter; ensured high production value across podcasts and radio content.

Executive Producer of Originals and Freelance Audio Editor at The Drag Audio

September 3, 2023 - Present

Plan the release of several top podcasts; oversee outlining of scripts for multiple long-form podcasts; provide high-quality audio editing and post-production services; edited 14+ episodes; collaborate with producers to refine pacing, structure, and sound design.

Audio Editor and Audio Staff at The Daily Texan

January 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025

Oversaw and organized all podcasts produced; Managed, assigned and mentored team members in audio production; Ensured all podcasts meet quality and deadline standards; Provided high-quality audio editing; Managed production of podcast audio within tight timelines; Worked collaboratively with team members to exceed exceptional standards.

Assistant Teacher at Lyons Township High School

June 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024

Assisted as summer school course 'Radio and Television Arts'; Honed communication skills and shared passion for media with high school students; Provided one-on-one mentorship; Cultivated high-level file-management skills; Established a solid foundation with teaching and mentoring.

Audio Editor (Darkness Season 5) at The Drag Audio

April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Edited 'Darkness', a top podcast of The Drag Audio, into its final form using Adobe Audition; Collaborated with peers on script production via readthroughs to determine pacing and structure.