Audio Producer / Podcast Strategist / Film Critic

Crafting stories that stay with you

I help brands and creators build podcasts that resonate, write criticism that sparks conversation, and produce audio that moves people.

Misty Avinger - Audio Producer and Film Critic

About

The Story So Far

Misty in her studio workspace

I launched MKA Audio LLC in 2023, the same summer I graduated from NYU with a degree in Film Studies, because I didn't want to wait for someone to hand me a seat at the table. Since then I've co-produced video podcasts, led pre-production from the ground up, consulted on shows at various stages, and written film criticism published in Bright Lights Film Journal — all while building the kind of operational infrastructure that keeps productions from falling apart.

My background is in project management as much as it is in audio. I'm the person who builds the tracker, writes the brief, manages the guest pipeline, runs the editorial meeting, and still has notes on the script. I work well in rooms where the vision is big and the bandwidth is small, because I know how to prioritize, communicate, and deliver.

I'm currently open to full-time and freelance opportunities in audio production, podcast strategy, project coordination, and PR. If you need someone who can think creatively and execute operationally, that's exactly what I do.

2025

NAACP Image Award

40+

Episodes Produced

NYU

Film Studies '23

Work

Selected Projects

A selection of podcast productions, audio projects, and strategic consulting work.

Featured

2025

We Don't Always Agree

Associate Producer

Winner of the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lifestyle & Self-Help Podcast. Celebrity-hosted show produced at ABF Creative.

Featured

2025–Present

Why Did They Break Up?

Co-Producer

Video-first podcast with audio-only format. Lead all pre-production, manage guest outreach and contracts, coordinate marketing assets, and track guest pipelines at DCP Entertainment.

2025

And Everything In Between

Engineer & Sound Designer

Audio engineering and sound design for podcast production.

2023

The Trail Ahead

Lead Audio Editor & Mixer

Cleaned, leveled, and sound-designed full raw recordings into 10+ polished episodes for this podcast featuring 2 Black female hiking enthusiasts with a focus on environmental activism.

2024–2025

Breaking Barriers: Creating Black Wealth

Lead Producer

Produced Seasons 1–2 at ABF Creative. Delivered LUFS-compliant mixes, managed reviews, partnered with cross-functional teams on titles, show notes, and A/B headline tests.

2023

Charm Words: Daily Affirmations for Kids

Producer

Children's podcast delivering daily positive affirmations. Contributed to production workflow and audio quality.

2024

Stormwater Matters

Producer

Educational podcast on environmental water management. Part of branded content series produced at ABF Creative.

2023

Camp Redrum

Audio Production

Horror-themed podcast production. Contributed audio editing and production support.

Resume

Experience & Skills

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Work Experience

Jul 2023 – Present

Owner

MKA Audio LLC

I create the systems before anyone asks for them, flag problems before they become fires, and deliver without needing my hand held. Every client I've worked with has gotten someone who treats their project like it's the only one on my plate.

Jan 2025 – Present

Co-Producer

DCP Entertainment

Any team that brings me on gets someone who will own pre-production completely, building the pipeline, developing the stories, and making sure the foundation is solid before anyone hits record.

Oct 2023 – Dec 2024

Lead Producer

ABF Creative

From intern to the person the team relied on for ideas, execution, and delivery. I learned to hold pitch decks, editorial meetings, guest bookings, and broadcast-ready mixes all at once, and I didn't drop any of it.

2023

Lead Audio Editor & Mixer

The Trail Ahead

Post-production is where I started, and it taught me precision and patience. Give me the audio and I'll give you back something polished, on time, every time.

Sep 2021 – Jun 2022

Director of Publicity and Reporter

WNYU News

Broadcast taught me speed, accuracy, and how to stay calm on a deadline. I produced and edited weekly on-air news briefs, managed the newsletter, and found creative solutions when the old playbook stopped working.

Skills & Expertise

Guest BookingPre-ProductionPost-ProductionEditorial SupportClient CommunicationCopywritingAudio Editing & MixingProject Management

Education

B.A. Cinema Studies

NYU College of Arts and Science, 2023

Recognition

  • NAACP Image Award Winner (2025)
  • Spotify Audio Storytelling Scholarship (2022)
  • Bright Lights Film Journal Contributor

Contact

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it. Drop me a line and let's create something great.

Get in Touch

Email

misty.avinger@gmail.com

Location

Montclair, NJ

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Currently Available

Open to freelance projects, podcast consulting, and film criticism commissions. Typical response time: 24-48 hours.