Laura Isensee
Summary
Award-winning story editor and audio producer with over 10 years of experience. Passionate about growth for myself and my team. Creative, collaborative and compassionate leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Editor
Adonde Media
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Led an international team of producers to deliver award-winning, bilingual educational podcasts.
- Oversaw creative development, story pitching and scripting for three language-learning shows: Duolingo Spanish, Duolingo French and Duolingo English podcasts.
- Created and implemented rigorous fact-checking in narrative and magazine-style shows.
- Coached contributors and other editors on expectations, processes and organization style guidelines.
Digital Editor & Mentor
Next Generation Radio
08.2017 - Current
- Coach emerging journalists in NPR’s training program.
Independent Editor and Producer
Various
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Edited multiple seasons of the Duolingo Spanish Podcast for Adonde Media.
- Guided reporters at WBHM in story development, writing and mixing.
- Produced an episode for Living Downstream about environmental justice.
- Contributed to an education documentary podcast for LWC Studios.
Features Editor/Senior Reporter
Houston Public Media
01.2013 - 04.2021
- Editing Responsibilities: Established a new workflow for feature stories. Edited enterprise storytelling that won awards and increased online audiences. Created a new training and mentor program for interns.
- Reporting highlights: Filed education features and spots for statewide and national networks. Investigated high-impact special series.
Staff Reporter
The Miami Herald
01.2010 - 12.2012
Education
Master of Science -
Columbia University Graduate School Of Journalism
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Plan II
The University of Texas At Austin
Skills
Team Management
Editing
Writing
Coaching
Audio production
Narrative storytelling
Advanced Spanish
Problem Solving
Other Podcast Experience
Produced a segment for Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting
Contributed to The New Yorker Radio Hour, The New York Times and Radiolab
Developed and launched a podcast about women's leadership for a nonprofit
Awards, Fellowships & Training
News Leaders Association: Emerging Leaders Institute, Austin, 2018
PMJA: News Manager Training, 2018
Education Writers Association: Won national reporting fellowship, 2017
International Center for Journalists: Fellow in U.S.-Pakistan exchange, 2016
Renaissance Journalism’s Equity Reporting Project: Produced a series about inequities in Texas school funding, 2015
Awards: Webby, Best Science & Education Podcast for the Duolingo Spanish Podcast, 2022; Regional Edward R. Murrow for Best Podcast, small market radio, 2022; Best serious feature, Texas AP Broadcasters, 2020; Best beat reporting and best serious feature, Texas AP Broadcasters, 2019; First place for collaborative continuing coverage, PMJA, 2018; first place in political reporting, Green Eyeshade Awards, 2012.
Timeline
Senior Editor
Adonde Media
05.2022 - 01.2024
Independent Editor and Producer
Various
04.2021 - 01.2022
Digital Editor & Mentor
Next Generation Radio
08.2017 - Current
Features Editor/Senior Reporter
Houston Public Media
01.2013 - 04.2021
Staff Reporter
The Miami Herald
01.2010 - 12.2012
Master of Science -
Columbia University Graduate School Of Journalism
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Plan II
The University of Texas At Austin
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