Podcast Production Manager with 6+ years running end-to-end podcast operations for a remote-first client portfolio including UK Parliament (via Bridgehead Communications), Spotify, and Audible Originals. Built and scaled an independent studio from a solo producer/editor into a 5-person freelance editing team, delivering 800+ episodes with 100% client retention across multi-year engagements.

Nilesh Arora

Podcast Production Manager with 6+ years running end-to-end podcast operations for a remote-first client portfolio including UK Parliament (via Bridgehead Communications), Spotify, and Audible Originals. Built and scaled an independent studio from a solo producer/editor into a 5-person freelance editing team, delivering 800+ episodes with 100% client retention across multi-year engagements.

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Podcast Production Manager with 6+ years running end-to-end podcast operations for a remote-first client portfolio including UK Parliament (via Bridgehead Communications), Spotify, and Audible Originals. Built and scaled an independent studio from a solo producer/editor into a 5-person freelance editing team, delivering 800+ episodes with 100% client retention across multi-year engagements.

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Work Experience

Founder & Production Manager at Nilesh A. Productions
January 1, 2019 - Present
Ran end-to-end podcast production for a remote-first client portfolio: sourced clients, scoped deliverables, built and owned production calendars, directed a freelance editing team, and delivered final QC to clients. Delivered 800+ edited episodes over 6 years while maintaining 100% client retention across multi-year engagements. Produced for clients including UK Parliament (via Bridgehead Communications), Spotify, Audible Originals, MyCapitalAlliance, Workforce Observer (B2B HR), and creator/influencer storytelling partners such as Mark Groves. Managed guest and talent logistics (outreach, briefing, scheduling) for high-profile enterprise and creator guests, and repurposed long-form episodes into platform-native LinkedIn short-form clips to extend reach for niche audiences. Transitioned from solo producer/editor to managing up to a 5-person freelance editing team by setting quality standards and allocating work across concurrent shows.

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Media & Entertainment, Government, Financial Services, Professional Services