Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

I am Mike Sargent, an award-winning supervising producer and content creator with deep experience in political coverage, public radio journalism, and multi-platform production across video, audio, and live events. I shape editorial identity, lead teams, and develop host-driven formats, producing long-form and short-form digital content for YouTube, podcasts, and social platforms. I’m known for building original show concepts, strengthening workflows, mentoring staff, and delivering compelling political and cultural reporting with clarity, accuracy, and impact. I blend a public-media commitment to factual rigor with a creator-economy mindset, emphasizing visual storytelling, pacing, and audience growth.…I am Mike Sargent, an award-winning supervising producer and content creator with deep experience in political coverage, public radio journalism, and multi-platform production across video, audio, and live events. I shape editorial identity, lead teams, and develop host-driven formats, producing long-form and short-form digital content for YouTube, podcasts, and social platforms. I’m known for building original show concepts, strengthening workflows, mentoring staff, and delivering compelling political and cultural reporting with clarity, accuracy, and impact. I blend a public-media commitment to factual rigor with a creator-economy mindset, emphasizing visual storytelling, pacing, and audience growth.

Mike Sargent

Podcast Producer, Content Creator, Sound Designer, +5





I am Mike Sargent, an award-winning supervising producer and content creator with deep experience in political coverage, public radio journalism, and multi-platform production across video, audio, and live events. I shape editorial identity, lead teams, and develop host-driven formats, producing long-form and short-form digital content for YouTube, podcasts, and social platforms. I’m known for building original show concepts, strengthening workflows, mentoring staff, and delivering compelling political and cultural reporting with clarity, accuracy, and impact. I blend a public-media commitment to factual rigor with a creator-economy mindset, emphasizing visual storytelling, pacing, and audience growth.…I am Mike Sargent, an award-winning supervising producer and content creator with deep experience in political coverage, public radio journalism, and multi-platform production across video, audio, and live events. I shape editorial identity, lead teams, and develop host-driven formats, producing long-form and short-form digital content for YouTube, podcasts, and social platforms. I’m known for building original show concepts, strengthening workflows, mentoring staff, and delivering compelling political and cultural reporting with clarity, accuracy, and impact. I blend a public-media commitment to factual rigor with a creator-economy mindset, emphasizing visual storytelling, pacing, and audience growth.

Available to hire

I am Mike Sargent, an award-winning supervising producer and content creator with deep experience in political coverage, public radio journalism, and multi-platform production across video, audio, and live events. I shape editorial identity, lead teams, and develop host-driven formats, producing long-form and short-form digital content for YouTube, podcasts, and social platforms. I’m known for building original show concepts, strengthening workflows, mentoring staff, and delivering compelling political and cultural reporting with clarity, accuracy, and impact.

I blend a public-media commitment to factual rigor with a creator-economy mindset, emphasizing visual storytelling, pacing, and audience growth.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Production Manager at Futuro Media

May 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024

National award-winning public radio show specializing in politics, immigration, and U.S. Latino narratives. Overseen editorial workflow, production planning, and content execution for weekly national program. Led a team of producers to shape stories on immigration, policy, civil rights, public policy, and cultural politics. Directed audio and video integrations, developing visual storytelling approaches for radio-first journalism. Ensured accuracy, editorial integrity, and adherence to journalistic standards across all stages of production. Managed cross-disciplinary collaborations with reporters, editors, partner newsrooms, and external talent. Strengthened systems for deadlines, fact-checking, and multi-platform delivery.

Co-Creator / Co-Host / Producer at Brown & Black Podcast | Sonoro

January 1, 2020 - Present

Award-winning weekly podcast exploring race, politics, culture, and media representation. Co-created the show and developed its editorial identity, shaping political and cultural conversations. Produced long-form interviews with journalists, policymakers, artists, and thought leaders. Built platform-native video strategies expanding visibility across YouTube, Reels, and TikTok. Developed branded partnerships, integrations, and audience engagement strategies. Won two Webby Awards and one Signal Gold Award for excellence in podcasting.

Producer / Host at WBAI 99.5 FM

January 1, 2000 - Present

Produced and hosted programs addressing culture, economics, media, and the socio-political landscape. Conducted high-profile interviews with leaders in wellness, politics, and public thought. Pioneered video integrations and digital streaming for legacy public-radio programming. Designed show formats, wrote scripts, and curated editorial content responsive to current events.

Team Leader / Producer at Wine Enthusiast Podcast

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Produced bi-weekly episodes blending policy, business, cultural reporting, and lifestyle narratives. Coordinated video deliverables and promotional content for digital campaigns. Built training systems and optimized production processes across departments.

Founder & Creative Director at Sugeneris Communications Inc. (SCI)

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2020

Multiplatform production company serving editorial, non-profit, and Fortune 500 clients. Directed video, audio, and live event productions for clients including UNICEF, Deloitte, and Anheuser-Busch. Overseen camera crews, lighting teams, editors, and designers to deliver brand-consistent video content. Managed budgets, timelines, technical workflows, and cross-team coordination.

On-Camera Contributor & Cultural Commentator (Recurring) at PBS NewsHour, Al Jazeera, Spectrum News NY1, FBN, Arise TV

January 1, 2013 - Present

Provided analysis on political events, cultural shifts, media representation, and national issues. Appeared on-air for breaking news, political commentary, and thematic specials. Developed talking points, editorial framing, and fact-based explanations under tight deadlines.

Lead Instructor at Afrikan Poetry Theater / Museum of the Moving Image

January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2021

Designed and taught virtual filmmaking and media-criticism courses exploring storytelling, politics, and identity.