How did you get your start in radio and podcasting?
I started at community radio at 2SER in Sydney. Initially, I worked in administration and gradually worked my way up to managing the Macquarie University studio. Later on, I transitioned into podcasting from radio by freelancing for several years.

What does a day as Multimedia Editor of The Australian look like?
It might sound cliché, but no two days are the same. One day, I could be producing The Australian's daily podcast, The Front, while another day I might be editing an investigative podcast series or conducting interviews. I also often find myself sourcing the right audio equipment for our reporters. The variety keeps it fun and engaging.

Which podcasts do you oversee in your role?
I tend to work on some of our long-form investigations. The most recent podcast I produced and edited was "Shadow of Doubt" with journalist Richard Guilliatt. I am currently working on a couple of other projects scheduled for release later this year.

Who makes up the members of your team?
Our team is small but mighty:

• We’re led by the extraordinarily talented Claire Harvey, who serves as The Australian's Editorial Director. She oversees every podcast production and also hosts and EPs our daily podcast, The Front.
• Kristen Amiet, who pays great attention to detail, produces The Front and other special podcast investigations, such as Shandee’s Legacy, The Teacher’s Accuser, and The Teacher’s Trial.
• Jasper Leak, an Emmy-nominated musician and audio editor, is incredibly creative. He composed The Front's theme music, and he recently worked on projects like The Teacher's Accuser, our award-winning investigation Head Noise, and Shandee's Legacy in 2022.
• Lastly, we have Tiffany Dimmack, whose passion for sound and high-quality audio ensures our daily podcast, The Front, sounds polished and impressive.

Are there particular podcasting trends or topics you’ve noticed over the course of your career?
Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to work across various podcast genres and formats from magazine-style weekly shows to daily podcast news and long-form investigation series. As for trends, I've observed that there is still a strong appetite for true crime among Australian audiences.

However, listeners are now exploring beyond cold case murder investigations and showing interest in larger-scale true crime stories and compelling narratives. For instance, "My Sister's Secrets", a podcast I worked on last year, focuses on Virginia Tapscott's powerful story about her sister's life and tragic death, even though it might not have a perfect resolution. Such stories remain essential and impactful.

What's your favourite part about working in podcasting?
My favourite aspect of working in podcasting is the intimacy of the medium. Podcasts have a unique way of using language, storytelling, and sound to create vivid narratives that listeners can visualise in their mind's eye. Great stories told through sound are unforgettable, and they tend to leave a lasting impression even years later.

Personally, I still remember podcasts that I listened to 15 years ago because of this immersive quality. I strive to create podcasts that tell unforgettable stories and resonate with our audience.