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Laila Oweda

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Audio and podcast producer/editor/engineer with a strong creative and collaborative spirit. I offer services to brands and individuals alike, and look forward to working with you!
Member since 2020

Locations

  • New York, NY
  • St. Petersburg, FL
  • Tampa, FL
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Clearwater, FL

Portfolio

Laila is available for

Hi! My name is Laila. In addition to actively seeking new work (open to FT, PT, Contract) I conduct tape syncs and live recordings for notable companies such as iHeart, NPR, Slate, Wondery and many more. My site contains more details about me and a portfolio of work samples. I’m currently Senior Producer for the StoryCorps Podcast by NPR (day job). I freelance in my spare time conducting tape syncs and as a live engineer/recordist for The Moth Radio Hour Podcast.

Location:
I conduct tape syncs across the greater Tampa Bay (Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Sarasota areas of Florida and New York City/Tri-State area.

Gear:
ZOOM H6 (and a ZOOM H5 or H4N for redundant recording).
Shure VP89 condenser shotgun mics and spare SM58's on hand, depending on the job.
Macbook Pro using Pro Tools, Reaper, or Hindenburg Journalist Pro

COVID-19 precautions:
Vaccinated + boosted
I remain masked during tape sync if indoors
Comfortable recording both unmasked and masked interview subjects equally
I use a remote with a very long cable that can allow me to plug into the recorder from a safe distance, if the interview subject prefers maximum social distance. This allows me to adjust levels as needed without compromising recording quality.
ALL EQUIPMENT IS SANITIZED BETWEEN EACH RECORDING, INCLUDING WINDSCREENS.

Turnaround Time, Rate and Payment:
Negotiated prior via email; typically standard hourly rate for first hour plus half of that per every additional hour, plus federal mileage (Ex: $200 for the first hour, $100 for every additional hour)
Please state projected turnaround time/deadline if it wasn't already included in your initial ad/listserv post so that I may provide an accurate quote for service for your specific projects needs
*Please note if turnaround time is shortened/needed sooner, a “rush fee” charge for expedited delivery may be assessed with your express consent
Payment must be remitted within 30 days via Zelle, Paypal, Cashapp, Bill.com, check, or other agreed upon method

Please let me know if you have any questions. Looking forward to speaking soon!
  • Fact Checking
  • Editing
  • Engineering
  • Producing
  • Recording
  • Reporting
  • Scripting
  • Voice
  • Writing
  • Teaching

About Laila

LAILA OWEDA IS AN AUDIO PRODUCER AND CONSULTANT BASED IN NEW YORK CITY. SHE IS CURRENTLY SENIOR PODCAST PRODUCER FOR

LAILA OWEDA IS AN AUDIO PRODUCER AND CONSULTANT BASED IN NEW YORK CITY. SHE IS CURRENTLY SENIOR PODCAST PRODUCER FOR STORYCORPS BY NPR WHICH FEATURES STORIES OF THE HUMAN HEART. CANDID, UNSCRIPTED CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE ABOUT WHAT'S REALLY IMPORTANT IN LIFE: LOVE, LOSS, FAMILY, FRIENDSHIP. LAILA FORMERLY HOSTED AND PRODUCED BUILDERS, A TECH AND MEDIA-CENTRIC PODCAST WITH BETAWORKS STUDIOS, AND HAS SERVED AS SOUND DESIGNER/EDITOR/PRODUCER FOR THE LIKES OF SHE’S ALL FAT AND THE AWARD WINNING NAKED BEAUTY PODCAST. SHE IS ONE OF THE FIRST (BRIC) BROOKLYN FREE SPEECH RADIO-CERTIFIED COMMUNITY PRODUCERS. LAILA BELIEVES IN THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF STORYTELLING, CONSTANTLY CONSIDERS WHETHER DECISIONS SERVE THE STORY ARC, AND FIRMLY BELIEVES NOTHING CAN REPLACE CAREFUL ARTICULATION AND HAND EDITING DURING THE MIX/MASTER PHASE.

LAILA WAS RAISED IN THE "SUNSHINE CITY" OF ST. PETERSBURG, FL AND IS A GRADUATE OF ECKERD COLLEGE. OTHER PASSIONS INCLUDE ORGANIZING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE CAUSES, TRAVELING, KNAFEH AND PETTING DACHSHUNDS. SHE WROTE THIS PAGE IN THIRD PERSON SO SHE CAN’T BE ACCUSED OF IMMODESTY, WHICH IS THE SAME REASON EVERYONE WRITES BIOS IN THIRD PERSON. EITHER THAT OR THEY ARE SO SUCCESSFUL THEY HAVE PEOPLE TO DO IT FOR THEM. WHICH COULD ALSO BE THE CASE FOR LAILA. WE MAY NEVER KNOW.

*Please visit my website portfolio for more.

Experience

Skills

  • Mixing
  • Voice Coaching
  • Translation
  • Tape Syncs
  • Story Editing
  • Sound Design
  • Social Media
  • Show Development
  • Scrubbing and Audio Editing
  • Scoring
  • Research
  • Producing
  • Mentoring
  • Logistics and Coordination
  • Interviewing
  • Hosting
  • Field Recording
  • Field Producing
  • Fact Checking
  • Contract Review
  • Budgeting
  • Booking
  • Audio Engineering
  • Voiceover