Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Soft Skills & Emotional Strengths
Interests
Audie Award Winning Producer
Timeline
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Thomas Cameron Potts

Creative Leadership & Audiobook Production
Wilmington,NC

Summary

Experienced audio production executive with over a decade in audiobook production, post-production, and team leadership. Proven success overseeing end-to-end workflows, scaling operations, and delivering high-quality content for major publishers. Adept in casting, recording, quality control, scheduling, and financial systems. Strong background in mentoring staff, building production systems, and aligning creative work with strategic business goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Vice President of Audiobook Production

John Marshall Media
05.2023 - Current
  • Lead strategic, operational, and creative direction for the audiobook department, overseeing full lifecycle production.
  • Manage large-scale title pipelines for clients including HarperAudio, Hachette, Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, Disney, Spotify, PRH, and 30+ more clients.
  • Supervise cross-functional teams including department heads, producers, project managers and coordinators.
  • Develop SOPs, casting systems, and post-production workflows to increase efficiency and scalability.
  • Oversee financial operations including cost forecasting, narrator payment workflows, and client billing.
  • Implement production tools and platforms such as Smartsheet, Reaper, Pozotron, and RoleCall.
  • Maintain high standards for quality control, client communication, and team performance.
  • Represent the department in executive planning, industry events, and client meetings.

Producer / Director

John Marshall Media
02.2021 - 05.2023
  • Produced and directed audiobook recordings across a wide range of genres, managing talent, schedules, and studio teams.
  • Maintained creative oversight during recording sessions and collaborated with narrators, clients, and editors to preserve voice and intent.
  • Balanced hands-on production with process development to streamline communication and reduce revisions.

Senior Post-Production Manager

John Marshall Media
09.2018 - 02.2021
  • Supervised the post-production team responsible for editing, proofing, and mastering of all titles.
  • Developed and documented SOPs for QC, pickups, and delivery, raising consistency across internal and freelance workflows.
  • Acted as escalation point for technical or editorial issues, resolving bottlenecks and maintaining delivery timelines.

Post-Production Manager

John Marshall Media
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the editing and mastering team, ensuring adherence to technical specs and editorial standards.
  • Coordinated corrections, retakes, and quality control based on publisher and producer feedback.
  • Trained new editors and engineers, establishing standardized onboarding and workflow practices.

Freelance Editor and Quality Control Technician

John Marshall Media
03.2015 - 04.2016
  • Edited and QC’d audiobook projects across a variety of genres, meeting rigorous publisher specifications.
  • Delivered clean, consistent final audio using Pro Tools and Reaper, and collaborated with producers on final asset review.
  • Supported early adoption of tools and techniques that became core to JMM’s post-production workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education -

University of New South Wales
New South Wales
03.2005 - 01.2011

Skills

  • Project tracking & dashboards: Smartsheet, Basecamp, SharePoint
  • Business: Office 365, Google Suite, GPT prompt writing
  • Casting: RoleCall, Ahab
  • Audio Software: Reaper, Pro Tools, Izotope RX
  • Audio Based AI: Pozotron, Descript, ElevenLabs
  • Systems: Workflow design, narrator payment systems, billing cycles, vendor management

Soft Skills & Emotional Strengths

· Clear Communicator, Empathetic Leader, Adaptable & Composed, Collaborative & Cross-Functional, Detail-Oriented but Vision-Driven

Interests

Audio Engineer / Producer / Studio Manager

Sebastian Trio Studios 2008–2014

Delivered high-quality audio across a variety of recording environments

Managed day-to-day studio operations including client scheduling, invoicing, and equipment maintenance

Oversaw editing, mixing, and mastering for music and spoken-word content

Provided strong client service and adaptable solutions to meet diverse creative needs


Secondary Music Teacher

John Edmonson High School 2014

Delivered secondary music curriculum and coordinated extracurricular programs including choir and stage band

Also taught English and Health; developed differentiated curriculum plans for senior-level students

Managed performance assessments and helped organize school concerts and productions


Skywalk Supervisor

Sydney Tower Eye 2011–2012

Managed booking logistics and tour operations; trained new staff and developed training manuals

Provided guest services, handled cash/banking, and maintained safety protocols for high-altitude tours


Retail Manager / Sales Roles

The Just Group, General Pants Co, Beach Culture 2002–2009

Held multiple leadership roles across major apparel brands; promoted rapidly within The Just Group

Managed staffing, merchandising, training, and sales across locations in Paddington, Miranda, and Hurstville

Consistently exceeded sales targets and implemented operational improvements that drove growth

Audie Award Winning Producer

2025 Audie Winner for Best YA - The Real Education of TJ Crowley

Timeline

Vice President of Audiobook Production

John Marshall Media
05.2023 - Current

Producer / Director

John Marshall Media
02.2021 - 05.2023

Senior Post-Production Manager

John Marshall Media
09.2018 - 02.2021

Post-Production Manager

John Marshall Media
04.2016 - 08.2018

Freelance Editor and Quality Control Technician

John Marshall Media
03.2015 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education -

University of New South Wales
03.2005 - 01.2011

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