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Leo Duran is a seasoned media professional with a strong background in broadcasting, journalism, and project management. He has worked as a reporter, audio producer, and development specialist for prominent media outlets, including KPCC, WNYC Radio, and Crooked Media. With a degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Certificate in Radio Storytelling from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, Duran has honed his skills in storytelling, editing, and project management. He has experience in producing and editing audio content, including podcasts, news programs, and documentaries. Duran has also worked on various projects, such as the development of a $1+ million climate vertical and the creation of social media strategies for news programs. His expertise in journalism, broadcasting, and project management makes him a valuable asset in the media industry.

Experience

  • Crooked Media
    • Los Angeles, California, United States
    • Development Specialist and News Planner
      • Mar 2021 - Present
      • Los Angeles, California, United States

      I am a Development Specialist for shows such as the top-ranked debut episode of “Pod Save The UK,” the Ambie Award-winning “Strict Scrutiny,” and the Webby Award-winning “America Dissected.” I also crafted the editorial, staffing, and budget plans for a $1+ million climate vertical that is curren...

    • Reporter, podcast host, audio producer
      • Oct 2012 - Mar 2021
      • Pasadena, California

      KPCC is one of the nation's most-listened-to NPR affiliates, where I brought decades of audio experience to the station's flagship news magazine.As a reporter, my expertise included coverage on homelessness, housing affordability, social and racial justice, transportation infrastructure, ...

  • WNYC Radio
    • New York, New York
    • Interactive producer, broadcast coordinator
      • Mar 2008 - Sep 2012
      • New York, New York

      I was a founding staff member of, "The Takeaway," then a new morning drive-time program heard nationwide. I was the lead developer of a one-hour edited version of the live show to publish as a podcast and for distribution by stations around the country.I excelled as a line editor for th...

  • Wisconsin Public Radio
    • Madison, Wisconsin
    • Lead morning drive-time producer
      • Apr 2003 - Mar 2008
      • Madison, Wisconsin

      I oversaw the production of "The Joy Cardin Show," one of the flagship public affairs programs for Wisconsin's largest NPR affiliate. The network of 34 stations reached 400k+ listeners each week.I set the agenda for each program's three-hour broadcast, booking a variety of guest...

Education

  • 1999 - 2003
    University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • 2002 - 2002
    Salt Institute for Documentary Studies

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