Winner of the 2025 NAACP Image Award. Led art direction and video production coordination for this celebrity-hosted show.
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.

About
The Story So Far

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 — 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.
Built the guest pipeline, crafted story arcs, and orchestrated live events at Washington Square Park and On Air Fest.
Created the sonic tempo, mixing, and mastering for the full series.
Sound design and post-production for 10+ episodes featuring two female outdoor enthusiasts.
Full production ownership — guest sourcing, scripting, art direction, contracts, and project management systems.
Wrote episodes and optimized the feedback loop to deliver scripts in a timely manner.
Full production — guest sourcing, pre-interviews, art direction, contracts, vendor communication, and scheduling.
Wrote every episode, optimizing the feedback loop to deliver polished scripts efficiently.
Resume
Experience & Skills
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 received 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
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.
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Get in Touch
misty.avinger@gmail.com
Location
Montclair, NJ
Currently Available
Open to freelance projects, podcast consulting, and film criticism commissions. Typical response time: 24-48 hours.