A.C. Valdez
Nonfiction audio production, editing, and project management
A.C. Valdez is a Peabody Award-winning multimedia professional with ample experience in podcasting and radio. With a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College, Valdez has worked in several organizations and roles, including Senior Producer of Podcasts at The Atlantic, Senior Editor of Guns & America at WAMU 88.5, Senior Producer at Panoply Media, and Producer/Consultant at Independent Producer, among others.
Valdez's expertise lies in launching and re-launching programs, audio and digital platforms editing, guest booking and interviewing, scriptwriting, research, host coaching, web production, streaming audio, podcasting editorial roles, podcasting tech, analytics, and blogging. Valdez is especially interested in race, diversity issues, public policy, international affairs, and music.
Overall, Valdez's work history reflects a depth of experience, knowledge, and networking relationships in podcasting, audio production, and journalism.