Discover Top Podcast Producers in Costa Mesa, California, USA

Mark Apicella is a three-time Emmy winner and twelve-time nominee. He has garnered two Emmys as a Broadcast TV Editor for "VICE News Tonight" (4 nominations) and an Emmy win as Senior Producer/Editor on "Jay Leno’s Garage" for NBC.com (4 nominations). He has worked across TV, features, and digital properties, including directing, producing, and editing branded content distributed on TV and the web for over twenty A-list clients including New Balance, Capital One, Speed Stick, National Geographic, Discovery, Tostitos, and KFC. He won 'Best Editing' for the feature film "The Garlock Incident" at the Shockfest Film Festival. His work has been seen by hundreds of millions online and broadcast internationally in over thirty countries. His first feature screenplay, American Delinquent, ranked in the top 15% in the Nicholl Fellowship, he was awarded an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grant for Science on Film, and his graduate thesis film Salvation, Texas was named “the gold standard for a student film” (Film Threat). He was a finalist for the Sundance/Sloan Science Grant Fellowship and the SHIFT Creative Fund. Mark earned an MFA in Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts and a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Colorist
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Senior Editor
• Podcast Producer

Music is one of my biggest passions. I have written songs with Linkin Park and FKi 1st (one of hip hop's biggest producers), opened shows for Green Day and Twenty One Pilots, and have had one of my songs go RIAA certified gold. Cinematography started as a flirtation (a way to kick start my band) but over the years it has become a passion equally as large as music. I have worked with some of the biggest names in the business such as Nike, HyperloopTT, Palm Springs, Charlie Rocket, Vero, Bosch, Troye Sivan, Brat, Fashion Nova, and Ableton. My biggest accomplishment was contributing work on Nike's Emmy Award-Winning 30th Anniversary "Just Do It" commercial "Dream Crazy" featuring Colin Kaepernick, arguably their biggest commercial they've had to date. No matter what career path I take, my work ethic and my drive to be the best version of myself always results in success at the highest of levels.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Music Composer
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Podcast Producer
• Content Strategist
• Social Media Producer
• Commercial DP
• Sound Mixer

Jocelyn Azucena Contreras is a visual storyteller focused on the latinx community, social issues, and the LGBTQ+ community. As a journalist at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, Jocelyn recently collaborated in a project with Univision and ProPublica where her reporting centered on the effects of the pandemic on Latina mothers. As a CNN Fellow, part of the 2020 Media Leadership Project (MLP), Jocelyn spent her summer with CNN’s Great Big Story as an editorial intern pitching stories, writing scripts, doing research and pulling archival footage for their videos. Jocelyn has freelanced some video work and even produced a short documentary for her thesis about an incarcerated individual seeking clemency.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Video Editor - News
• Colorist
• Production Assistant
• Podcast Producer
• Social Media Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Translator

I am a freelance video journalist and cinematographer based in Los Angeles, CA working in documentary and creative video production for over 5 years. Much of my work has been documentary-style work, including an Emmy-awarded project for which I worked as Assistant Editor for The Texas Tribune. I am willing and able to commute for hired projects. My Gear List: Sony FS7 (Mark II) and Sony A7III as well as wireless lavalier microphones and shotgun/ boom. Easyrig Minimax, Gimbal, tripods and shoulder rigs are also part of my gear list.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Podcast Producer
• Commercial DP
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist

Two decades of experience writing and producing award-winning content for industry-leading organizations in music & culture, technology, social impact, wellness and lifestyle. Expertise in content strategy, media production, creative direction and brand storytelling that forge authentic relationships with diverse audiences.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Podcast Producer
• Fixer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Troy Farah is a freelance photojournalist and videographer from Phoenix, Arizona. His photography, writing and video has appeared in VICE News, BNN, LA Weekly, Phoenix New Times, and many others. In addition to several documentary shorts, he has directed several short films that were part of the Arizona Filmmaker Showcase. His website is troyfarah.com and his Twitter handle is @filth_filler.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Company
• Podcast Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Landscape Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Portrait Photographer
• Transcriber
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Full-Service Live Production

Conor Powell is a successful podcast host, multimedia producer and veteran TV journalist with more than a decade of experience covering major news stories and creating gripping and powerful content

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Production Assistant
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Podcast Producer
• Executive Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Series Producer / Show Runner

Samantha André is an independent director, cinematographer, and editor with a special focus on women’s rights and social issues around the world. She has directed, produced, or edited projects for VICE, TWITTER, APPLE TV, PBS, RAPHA and THE FRONT. Her work has led her to cover character driven stories such as the LGBT refugees in Europe, police brutalities for the ACLU, climate change in an indigenous Alaskan village, child marriage in Kenya, disability activism in the US, and women's health in professional sports. She is currently working on finishing her first feature documentary, Mary’s Way. Filmed over the course of five years, it is the portrait of one girl’s journey to help bring an end to female genital mutilation and child marriage in her Kenyan community. A short version of her film was screened in New York to raise awareness for FGM in partnership with the United Nations. When Samantha is not working on a documentary, she can be found hiking mountains, biking, or playing soccer. She prides herself in capturing human emotion and intimate moments in her films by creating a real connection with the amazing people in front of her lens.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Portrait Photographer
• Fixer
• Translator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist

I’ve been producing video professionally for over 10 years and have worked with small in house teams, clients, and freelancers, but there’s always been aspects of my work that I do entirely on my own - I concept, write, shoot, host, and edit, entirely independently. Directing, filming, writing copy, scheduling posts, social media, creating and working with brands - I do this on and after hours, for clients and passion projects alike. Whether it is a small project I can produce on my own or a production which requires I work with a team or even put a team together. My talents include; graphic design, photography, web design, public relations and branding. I’m here to help, being a good creative partner and collaborator really matters to me. I enjoy working with those with a shared goal, and understand the importance of partnership. Working alongside talented professionals and friends, who bring a unique perspective makes the creation process exciting.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Translator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• Podcast Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• On-Air Reporter / Host

For more than a decade, April Simpson co-created, launched and executive produced nationally syndicated TV shows airing across the US for broadcast and online. In addition, she is an executive producer & distributor of mainstream content in the digital realm of several high profile talent podcasts and social media channels boasting well over a million views and listeners. April has been integral in aligning support for key show initiatives among national and affiliate ad sales. She is experienced in developing fully integrated media plans for new business and the advertising brand extensions of television shows and online media content and social media. As a veteran storyteller, content producer, editor and feature reporter, April has had the opportunity to work with and interview top A-list athletes, fly in F-16 fighter jets, dine with Michelin star Chefs and conduct one on one high profile interviews with names such as Harrison Ford, Robin Williams, Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman, Susan Sarandon and many more. With an intense travel addiction and 3 citizenships (Canadian, U.S. and China), she has shot, edited and hosted food & travel features from Beijing, China to Amalfi Coast, Italy. April continues to expand her role by working closely with individuals on defining their media look, talent and brand in creating new opportunities in the marketplace. ​ She also sits on the Board of Directors for Girls Inc of Montecito & Carpinteria. ​ When not obsessed with creating content, she lives for surfing and cycling, near Los Angeles in Ventura, California.

• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Executive Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• On-Camera Talent
• Video Editor - News
• TV News Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Podcast Producer
• Social Media Producer

As Cofounder and Lead Producer at Caveat NYC (shows that make you a little bit smarter and a little bit drunker), Kate established the Caveat Original production slate - over 25 original infotainment properties, all presenting new live shows monthly. Among the live shows she created at Caveat, Why Your Train is F*cked, Nerd Search, and Doctors Without Boundaries were particular hits. She co-created Nevertheless She Existed, a live show and podcast, which was a finalist at the Yes, And Laughter Lab with Comedy Central. Kate co-created the Underground Science Festival at Caveat, as featured in the New York Times, where comedians and storytellers celebrated women, LGBTQ, and POC scientists from history. Kate has been a featured guest on Mysteries at the Museum, History Bitches, and Story Collider, and her opinions on New York City’s best butts have been published in the New York Post. Kate has consulted with many large brands and museums across the US and internationally on audience engagement and events, including Nike, Club Med, The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum & Ghost Ranch, and the US Parks Department. While Creative Lead at Museum Hack, Kate wrote and led the best-selling Bad@ss B*tches of the Met tour, as featured in NewsWire. She also created over 50 customized tours for corporate and private clients. Previously, she was an Assistant Director at New York City Opera, and an Assistant Producer at the Public Theater. She attended Northeastern University and studied Psychology, Shakespeare, and Directing. Kate speaks frequently at audience engagement and science communication conferences.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Podcast Producer
• Content Strategist
• Executive Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Creative Director
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Company

Erica Elson is a Production Supervisor at the American Film Institute as well as a graduate of AFI's Screenwriting MFA. Originally from Montreal, she received her BA in Communications and Film Studies from Concordia University and worked for the Line Producer of the Canadian show SOPHIE before moving to Los Angeles. After graduating from AFI, Elson freelanced at ABC, Warner Bros, VH1 and MTV. She was then a Showrunners Assistant on VH1's HINDSIGHT, where she had the chance to write for the web series PLANET SEBASTIAN. Elson’s articles have been published by the Huffington Post, Lifehacker and Readers Digest, among others. She writes and directs short films and is the co-author of the book “The Awkward Human Survival Guide”. Fluent in French, she also translates from French to English. Passionate about sustainable production, Elson created the AFIC Green Seal, the leader of the AFI Green Initiative and the Chair of the Green Film School Alliance.

• Podcast Producer
• Social Media Producer
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Audio Storyteller
• Landscape Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Translator
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Creative Director
• Transcriber
• Series Producer / Show Runner

With over 11 years of experience as an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, I specialize in non-fiction direction and editing, social media content strategy and production, as well as podcast production and copywriting services. Having worked in 7 countries and over 30 cities, I have collaborated with numerous individuals and brands to craft meaningful and creative narratives that stand the test of time. My unwavering commitment to storytelling stems from its unparalleled ability to celebrate voices, build enduring relationships, introduce groundbreaking ideas, empower, and contribute to collective human growth. I believe that stories, when remembered, become the threads that weave the fabric of our legacy. Each project I undertake is a deliberate effort to bridge the gap between concept and execution, creating immersive experiences that resonate long after the final frame or word.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Podcast Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Copywriter
• Field Producer

Our company, Basic Films Inc., has developed and produced award winning documentaries and music videos, and specializes in live broadcast content and corporate marketing videos. We have substantial, credible resources across the country to bring any vision to life, whilst maintaining an unforgiving mentality to create premium content across a wide variety of genres and formats. We strive to not only capture all facets of a clients wants and needs, but also to represent your company in the utmost professional manner throughout the production process. Our keen attention to details, from pre-production, to delivery, has been the backbone to our success and growth over the last 4 years, and we look forward to future collaborations with great companies, led by great people, that have an insatiable desire to cultivate results that stand out.

• Full-Service Live Production
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• HD Live Operator
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Podcast Producer
• Corporate Videographer
• Social Media Producer

Produced and published writer who helps production companies, ad agencies, and their clientele tell their stories clearly, concisely, creatively, and often, humorously. Self-motivated, accountable, empathetic team member and project leader skilled at shepherding diverse projects from conception to completion, while promoting a harmonious collaborative environment. • Write film, video & audio scripts – for education, entertainment, advertising and marketing (112 produced to date – many projects earned multiple awards.) • Write & edit text – newsletters, product descriptions, websites, ads, articles, fiction and nonfiction books. • Develop & consult – creative story and strategy development.

• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Production Company
• Audio Storyteller
• Podcast Producer
• Creative Director
• Digital Content Creator
• Content Strategist
• Senior Editor

I'm a freelance writer-director-editor in Los Angeles, with deep training in working with cinematographers and actors. I can bring your project to the right production company. I know excellent crew. I'm a good fit for projects that need any of the following: • beautiful or unusual cinematography • writing and concept help • a handmade/indie feel • humor • performances from actors • helping company representatives be natural on camera I can work as local in Las Vegas, and potentially in San Diego, Northern California, Oregon and Washington.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Podcast Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Digital Content Creator

Katie is driven by a passion for telling immersive stories that inspire others. She is based in Los Angeles, where she works as in television and film production. Her recent credits include "Pam & Tommy," “Mythic Quest,” and “Kidding." Independently, she works as a producer and director of narrative short films and documentaries. Katie is a NE Ohioan with a Bachelor’s of Art in Mass Media Communication from The University of Akron and a Master’s of Fine Art in Cinema Art + Science from Columbia College Chicago.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Audio Storyteller
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Executive Producer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Post-Production Manager
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Social Media Producer
• Podcast Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Illustrator
• Graphic Designer

With more than two decades of production experience spanning film, television, radio, and print, Jarrod is a distinguished two-time PSW Emmy Award recipient. His extensive skill set encompasses diverse roles, including directing, producing, cinematography, and special effects. Whether handling content creation independently or contributing to a collaborative team effort, Jarrod consistently introduces creative solutions and technical expertise throughout every stage of production, ensuring excellence from conceptualization to the final execution.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Podcast Producer
• Landscape Photographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Fashion Photographer
• Product Photographer

I'm Erika Johnson and I am a multimedia journalist. I can do anything from audio to video or just photos as well. I currently have my own podcast that you can listen to as reference on Spotify called Brown Tea Talks & Thoughts. I have some of my video work on my website as well that you can check out. Let me know if you have any questions! I am willing to talk with you and discuss what you are looking for.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Podcast Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Content Strategist

Meghan O'Neill is a middle child from the midwest who was often raised by loving, hardworking parents and more often than not, raised by the television. After surviving a classical acting conservatory with lots of movement clothes and very little irony, she moved to New York to make comedy, then moved to LA to keep making comedy and has never looked back.

• Copywriter
• Podcast Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Video Editor - Commercial