ADAM CASTAR

acastar96@gmail.com|516-426-5432|https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-castar ______________________________________________

SUMMARY

Podcast producer with extensive experience across all phases of audio production, from concept development to recording, editing, and post-production. Skilled in using Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Audacity and Ozone for professional audio editing. Proven ability to manage multiple shows and formats, coordinate remote and onsite recordings, and deliver polished content across digital platforms.

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RELATED EXPERIENCE

Brand Revolt, Provo, UT Podcast Producer (June 2022–April 2025) Podcast and Content Coordinator (October 2021–June 2022)

  • Produced multiple podcasts for clients in a variety of industries, overseeing pre-production through publishing.

  • Led remote and onsite recordings, developed guest questions, and edited episodes in Pro Tools for consistent, high-quality audio output.

  • Created promotional video clips and full-length video episodes using Descript to support social media engagement and multi-platform distribution.

MLB Network, Secaucus, NJ Freelance Broadcast Event Logger (April 2021– September 2021)                                                                        

  • Logged and indexed key highlights, quotes, and plays from live MLB games and broadcasts to streamline content access for producers.

Audacy, New York, NY Tape Operator (November 2019–October 2021)

  • Delivered timely audio highlights from nightly sporting events for use on WFAN and CBS Sports Radio.

  • Monitored press conferences and breaking news to identify impactful sound bites for on-air broadcasts.

Sorrentino Media, New York, NY Freelance Podcast Editor (May 2020–January 2021)

  • Edited multiple podcast series, aligning dialogue with scripts and strategically placing ad reads for smooth episode flow.

  • Enhanced narrative clarity and pacing through precise audio cutting and mixing.

Fox News Radio, New York, NY College Associate (February 2019–April 2019)

  • Produced soundbites in Adobe Audition for distribution to Fox affiliate radio stations nationwide.

  • Created promotional audiograms for Fox News Radio’s social media channels and supported story development for Fox’s 1-minute video gaming feature, Fox Bits.

Required Radio, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY                                                                                                                      Co-Founder/President/Webmaster (September 2016 – May 2019)

  • Founded and expanded a student podcasting organization at Hofstra University, training new members in audio editing and production.

  • Produced and hosted “Required Radio Fantasy Show” and “The Nerdcast”, while managing website content via WordPress.

88.7 WRHU FM, Radio Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY                                                                                                                     Studio Engineer/News Writer (December 2015 – May 2019)

  • Served as an engineer for biweekly music shows Long Ireland, Alternative Nation, Off the Charts, and Airwave.

  • Wrote stories for Newsline, WRHU’s primetime news-show, using AP News and ENPS; produced Business, Entertainment and Traffic and Weather reports as needed.

EDUCATION

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY | May 2019

Bachelor of Arts in Radio Production and Studies | Minor: Mass Media Studies 

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Hofstra University Dean’s List: Fall 2017, Spring & Fall 2018, and Spring 2019

Third place, Press Club of Long Island Media Awards, Radio: Arts & Entertainment, June 2019