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Drew Maziasz

Coordinating Producer “Sound of Ideas”

Expertise: Audio production, live events, environmental issues, multi-modal transit, history, author interviews

Education: St. Ignatius High School
University of Toledo

Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: The Towpath Trail

Experience:

Drew Maziasz worked at a union organizing nonprofit for several years before joining Ideastream Public Media as a part-time operator/announcer in 2011. In 2016, Drew was hired as a full-time technical producer, specializing in engineering live events and remote broadcasts as well as the “Sound of Ideas.” He joined the “Sound of Ideas” team as a producer in 2020 and became a coordinating producer in 2023.

Highlights:

  • 2023 Press Club of Cleveland, Best Public Service, Radio/Podcast Show
  • 2023 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Public Affairs Program, Second Place
  • 2022 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Minority Issues Coverage, Second Place
  • 2022 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Public Affairs Program, Second Place

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