Ezra
Bakker Trupiano
Producer, Editor, Engineer
Work History
2019-Present
Podcast Producer - Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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Responsible for developing and producing programmatic podcast material, including all phases of production and development for original content. Duties include scripting, editing, interviewing, mixing, mastering, and syndication.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melanated-moments-in-classical-music/id1502430900
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2019-Present
Podcast Producer - Table Stakes
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Responsible for developing and producing programmatic podcast material, including all phases of production and development for original content. Duties include scripting, editing, interviewing, mixing, mastering, and syndication.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/table-stakes-kraft-heinz/id1521532204
2019-Present
Podcast Producer - The Social Studies Podcast
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Responsible for developing and producing programmatic podcast material, including all phases of production and development for original content. Duties include scripting, editing, interviewing, mixing, mastering, and syndication.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-studies/id1398685234
2020-Present
Podcast Producer - Often Imitated
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Responsible for developing and producing programmatic podcast material, including all phases of production and development for original content. Duties include scripting, editing, interviewing, mixing, mastering, and syndication.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/often-imitated/id1528612021
2019-Present
Audiobook Editor - Podium Publishing
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Responsible for editing narration and prepping for mastering and distribution of a wide variety of audiobook titles.
2015-Present
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Podcast Producer - Spirituality & Health
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Responsible for producing the Magazine's flagship podcast, Essential Conversations. Duties include recording, editing, and producing the show. Working with host to ensure content is of the highest quality, and working with the executive producer to arrange guests.
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2017-2019
Podcast Producer - Brilliance Publishing
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Responsible for developing and producing programmatic podcast material, including all phases of production and development for original content. Duties include scripting, editing, interviewing, mixing, mastering, and syndication.
2014-2017
Studio Engineer - Brilliance Publishing
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Duties included recording, editing, directing, and mastering of audiobooks as well as file formatting and data processing.
2014-2019
Production Director - Boomers Rock Media
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Responsible for producing all broadcast content for Boomers Rock Media.
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This includes setting up technical logistics and recording shows as well editing, formatting, and packaging shows for both online and terrestrial radio distribution
2013-2015
Producer - Cosozo Radio Network
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Responsible for producing a variety of daily and weekly radio shows.
This includes setting up technical logistics and recording shows as well editing, formatting, and packaging shows for both online and terrestrial radio distribution
2012
Assistant Producer - Michigan Soapbox
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Michigan Soapbox is a news/talk segment airing on WCMU public radio. The show acts as a public forum where everyday people are able to set the agenda about what issues are important, and share their opinions on these topics. The show features interviews from residents from all over the state of Michigan.
As the assistant producer I was responsible for collecting field interviews as well as editing them
2011-2013
Graduate Assistant - Central Michigan University School of Communications & Fine Arts
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Responsibilities include teaching two sections of BCA 421: Advanced Audio Production. BCA 421 is a class that teaches fundamental audio-production techniques, equipment use and maintenance, as well as client relations.
Also responsible for maintaining the department's studio lab as well as assisting the engineering department on any additional tasks that may arise.
2011
Associate Media Production Manager - Sones De Mexico
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As Associate Media Production Manager, I am responsible for handling various aspects of media integration and production for the organization's promotional campaigns, social networking, and various content creation. For example: Designing live and home studio sound installations, running sound for live events, mixing and mastering radio Shows/Podcasts, engineering audio for radio & television commercial spots, and consulting on social media networking strategies.
2011
Assistant Studio Engineer - Paragon Studios
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Paragon Studios Inc. is a recording studio in Chicago that has been in operation for decades and has seen some of the great musicians of the Jazz and Blues artists of our time step through its doors. The studio has been responsible for the recording of several Gold Records and has equipment that was influential in tracking some of the greatest artists of all time.
As an assistant engineer, I was responsible for assisting in studio maintenance, including the design and implementation of a new recording space, as well as general studio upkeep. Duties also included prep for studio sessions as well as assisting head engineers during sessions