Zoë Saunders is an audio producer. Currently, she is a Senior Producer for the APM show "Marketplace."
Previously, Saunders was a Senior Producer of Original Series for CNN, where she produced Dr. Sanjay Gupta's podcast "Chasing Life," Don Lemon's podcast "Silence Is Not an Option," and Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s podcast, "Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction." Before that, she was a producer for the PRI show "Studio 360."
Longform Producer, AudioLongform Producer, Audio
Feb 2020 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 2 mosFeb 2020 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos Greater New York City AreaGreater New York City Area
• (Webby Award winner for Best Science & Education Podcast, one of Apples Biggest New Shows of 2020, EPPY Award winner for Best Podcast of 2020, and Shorty Social Good Award for Best Podcast of 2020).
• Launched and produced Don Lemon's top-ranking weekly podcast on race, Silence Is Not an Option.
• Produce episodes from start to finish: pitch, research, pre-interview and book guests, prep hosts, scripting, engineer remote and in-studio recordings, cut tape in Pro Tools, story editing, sound design, mix audio, fact-check, approve final bounces, and write web copy/social media.
• Work closely with hosts and Executive Producer to develop the voice and arc of each series.
• Partner with Executive Producer on production schedule, workflow, and staffing for projects.
• Pivot quickly and balance shifting priorities in a fast-paced news environment.
• Coach and direct talent who often do not have prior experience in audio.
• Supervise freelance engineers and associate producers, providing training and mentorship.
• Pitch and develop new long form narrative podcasts that fit within the CNN brand.
• Strategize listener engagement and incorporate listener contributions into our shows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across CNN: digital and TV producers, marketing