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Lisa Orkin

Studio City,CA

Summary

Bringing 15 years of experience in all facets of audio production, from concept to market delivery. Proficient in crafting compelling narratives, managing talent, logistics, and budgets, and implementing effective marketing strategies. Known for bringing ideas to life and ensuring project success through meticulous planning and execution. Passionate about delivering exceptional audio content.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Producer and Editor

Audio Up
04.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated with producers and talent to create program content.
  • Guided producers and engineers in best story development practices and sound design concepts to encourage innovation in production technique.
  • Editing and mixing.
  • Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
  • Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects
  • Implement and manage editorial podcast strategy including, but not limited to: creative vision.
  • Hiring and managing production companies and hosts.
  • Create promotional content/launch plans

Podcast Producer and Editor

Mea Culpa With Michael Cohen
04.2021 - Current
  • Produced and edited over 400 episodes.
  • Planned sessions in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments..
  • Contributing to pre-production / production routines, week- over-week, from prep to actual show in anefficient and timely manner.
  • Produced high-quality podcasts by researching relevant topics and securing engaging guest.
  • Maintained a consistent release schedule by managing time efficiently and prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Managed all aspects of podcast production, including pre-production planning, recording, editing, and distribution.
  • Ensured smooth production workflow by coordinating with hosts, guests, and technical staff before recording sessions.

Podcast Producer and Director

James Elroy's American Tabloid
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Directed actors remotely and in studio.
  • Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
  • Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
  • Managed expenditures to keep casting budget in check.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Worked closely with Sound Designers and Mixer.
  • Managed all aspects of podcast production, including pre-production planning, recording, editing, and distribution.

Podcast Producer

Harlequin Scripted Pilot
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Directed actors remotely and in studio..
  • Guided team and engineers in best story development practices and sound design concepts to encourage innovation in production technique.
  • Planned sessions over 400 sessions in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Negotiated payments, schedules and billing with actors and agents.
  • Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
  • Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.

Podcast Producer, Director, Dialogue Editor

James Ellroy's Hollywood Death Trip
08.2021 - 11.2022
  • Worked with pre and post-production team members, sound designers and music mixers.
  • Session Director.
  • Edit audio dialogue, picked selects and created structure.
  • Worked closely with the other producers and directors to define casting needs and deliver casting options accordingly.
  • Coordinated recording sessions by reserving audition space, scheduling talent and spearheading day-of activities.
  • Negotiated contract agreements with performers, with agents or between performers and agents or production companies.

Managing Producer

The Good Life Project
04.2016 - 03.2021
  • Stayed on schedules for production, editing for timely delivery twice a week.
  • Used Adobe Audition to mix and edit tracks.
  • Uploaded The GoodLife Project to host and integrated ads.
  • Wrote ad copy when needed.

Skills

  • Session Director
  • Show Running
  • Director
  • Copywriting
  • Dialogue Editor
  • Audio Editing
  • Adobe Audition
  • Audio Production
  • Booking Guests
  • Schedule Management
  • Casting
  • Asset Management
  • Story Editing

Recent Podcasts and Clients

  • The Goodlife Project
  • Dates and Mates
  • Free Time
  • Pivot
  • Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen
  • The Unmistakable Creative
  • Repos Fight Back
  • Final Argument (True Crime)
  • James Ellroy's Hollywood Death Trip (Scripted)
  • James Ellroy's American Tabloid (Scripted)
  • Stormy Daniels Podcast
  • Project Woo Woo
  • Love Bites'
  • Killer Dad

Timeline

Podcast Producer

Harlequin Scripted Pilot
06.2022 - 08.2022

Podcast Producer and Director

James Elroy's American Tabloid
05.2022 - 02.2023

Podcast Producer, Director, Dialogue Editor

James Ellroy's Hollywood Death Trip
08.2021 - 11.2022

Managing Producer and Editor

Audio Up
04.2021 - Current

Podcast Producer and Editor

Mea Culpa With Michael Cohen
04.2021 - Current

Managing Producer

The Good Life Project
04.2016 - 03.2021

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