Steve Nelson Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Strategically plan for and launch new podcasts and radio shows.
• Work with revenue departments to make individual programs sustainable.
• Manage and mentor podcast talent, producers, and other managers.
• Manage relationships with key acquired programs like Fresh Air and 1A.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Lead the growth of The Dinner Party Download and The Splendid Table.- Build new podcasts and manage others in our network.- Supervise a team of diverse individuals living in 5 cities across the country.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Launched APM's Infinite Guest podcast network.- Attracted existing shows to our network, where they grew listeners and revenue.- Coached talent from other media about making their first podcasts.- Edited and mixed dozens of shows on Pro Tools.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Crafted and executed the vision for the sound of the station.- Supervised and coached high profile hosts, newscasters, and producers.- Collaborated with Development and Underwriting to meet revenue goals.- Launched digital initiatives, including podcasts, text messaging, and Today’s Question.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Conceptualized, launched, and programmed MPR’s AAA music station.- Hired and supervised the station’s staff, including air talent and producers.- Built community events with large arts organizations that drew more than 10,000.- Generated more than 7,000 Founding Members in the station’s first drive.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Wrote and produced promotional spots for MPR’s News and Classical stations.- Developed a new aesthetic for fund drives, including a sound-rich series of testimonials.- Worked with creative staff to improve MPR’s high standards of broadcasting.

Greater New York City Area

- From launch, created the unique audio texture of Studio 360.- Reported and co-produced numerous arts features and interviews.- Recorded in-studio and on location and was responsible for final mix of the show.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Wrote and delivered newscasts and produced the show from launch.- Honed technical skills as a daily live board-op and music engineer.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Oversaw and assigned production duties for an air staff of seven.- Imaged the station from its inception, creating a trademark sound.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- On-air newscaster and co-host of a popular alternative rock morning show.- Edited and mixed weekly hour-long specialty shows, and did additional commercial production.