Jenny Lawton
Jenny Lawton
Podcast Editor and Showrunner

Selected Work

 

FEATURED: Decoder Ring

A podcast from Slate that cracks cultural mysteries. I edited this episode about the infamous, short-lived Gen-X soft drink that sold itself by underselling itself.

 

EDITOR

Vox’s flagship daily news explainer podcast, hosted by Noel King and Sean Rameswaram. I edited episodes about AI, the music industry, late night TV, burnout, presidential pardons, boomer economics, and more. 

SENIOR EDITOR

A seasonal podcast analyzing the life and work of Gustav Mahler, symphony by symphony, hosted by Aaron Cohen. I develop episodes and edit scripts, give feedback on mixes, and advise executive producer on content and release strategy.

La Brega, from WNYC Studios and Futuro Studios

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

A bilingual (Spanish-English) podcast about the Puerto Rican experience, produced with Futuro Studios. I oversaw production, developed content, edited scripts, and mentored talent.

Blindspot: The Road to 9/11, from HISTORY and WNYC Studios

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

A serialized narrative podcast investigating the lead-up to the 2001 terrorist attacks, produced with the History Channel. I oversaw all aspects of production, including: staffing, scripting, sound design, and budget.

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SENIOR EDITOR

Stories of the LGBTQ+ experience, hosted by Kathy Tu and Tobin Low. I developed stories, edited scripts, and trained new talent. I developed the show’s production process and helped guide its content strategy.

EDITOR

Vox’s weekly podcast answering questions about health, digital trends, personal finance, and technology, hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. I oversaw production, developed content, edited scripts, and mentored talent.

MENTOR + CONSULTANT

A nationally-distributed radio show and podcast addressing the climate crisis, hosted by Greg Dalton. I edited scripts, coached hosts and producers, led trainings, and advised the senior team on distribution strategy.

Blindspot: Tulsa Burning, from HISTORY and WNYC Studios

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER + SENIOR EDITOR

A serialized narrative podcast investigating the 1921 race massacre, produced with the History Channel. I oversaw all aspects of production, including: scripting, sound design, and budget.

Scattered, from WNYC Studios

SENIOR EDITOR

Cuban-American comedian Chris Garcia’s quest to uncover his father’s mysterious past. I oversaw production, edited scripts and tape, managed key team members, and shaped the show’s sound design.

SENIOR EDITORRadiolab’s podcast about the Supreme Court, hosted by Jad Abumrad. I developed stories and treatments, edited scripts, and supervised fact-checking. I also mentored producer-reporters.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER + SENIOR EDITOR

Radiolab’s podcast about the Supreme Court, hosted by Jad Abumrad and Julia Longoria. I oversaw production, mentored producer-reporters, developed stories, edited scripts, and guided a series relaunch.

DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER

A history podcast that traces how the founders’ treatment of Native Americans shaped US democracy, hosted by Rebecca Nagle. Developed episodes and network pitches, and helped secure distribution deal.

SENIOR PRODUCER

NPR’s chart-topping narrative podcast about how economics shape our lives. I edited episodes for the podcast and broadcast, mentored producers, created trainings, and advised the senior staff on production and management strategy.

The New Yorker Radio Hour

EDITOR

A nationally-distributed magazine show. I guest edited many segments, including an interview with Jenifer Lewis and an episode about the intersection between race, ballet, and Broadway.

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SENIOR EDITOR

Challenging conversations about race in a pivotal year for America, hosted by Rebecca Carroll. I developed episodes, edited scripts and interviews, trained staff, managed production, and worked closely with talent.

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Modern Art 101, in partnership with MoMA and hosted by Abbi Jacobson. I oversaw production, led episode development, edited scripts, and managed the team of staffers and freelancers.

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Public radio’s premier arts and culture program, hosted by Kurt Andersen. I oversaw all aspects of program-making, staffing, and release. Special projects included American Icons: I Love Lucy and The Disney Parks; Sideshow podcast and blog; and audience-centered Extra Credit creative challenges.

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SENIOR EDITOR

The Anthropocene Reviewed; Dear Hank & John; SciShow Tangents: a suite of podcasts in a range of formats from John and Hank Green. I provided editorial leadership, developed content, oversaw legal review, shaped sound design, and led talent management.

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SENIOR EDITOR

Other podcasts include: Sooo Many White Guys, hosted by Phoebe Robinson; Aria Code, in partnership with the Met Opera; Death, Sex & Money’s “Financial Therapy” series; Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin; pilots and other new projects in development.