Xandra McMahon

Hi! I'm Xandra, an award-winning journalist and audio producer with a passion for stories that spark wonder and make readers and listeners feel more connected to their community. 

Currently based in Philadelphia, I grew up in Colorado where I spent four years working at Colorado Public Radio, reporting and producing on a range of topics from arts and culture to waste and recycling programs. I then spent two years at City Cast making hyperlocal, daily news podcasts.

As Executive Producer of City Cast Philly, I managed a team of three, pre-interviewed and booked guests, coached and prepped the host, edited and mixed audio, edited the daily newsletter, and provided editorial support on story pitches.

Lately, as a freelancer, I manage and oversee the development and production process of eight podcasts hosted by different higher ed institutions across the country including UC Berkeley, UPenn, and University of Michigan. My responsibilities include working with university clients on their vision for the show and podcast growth goals, running recording sessions with their guests, editing audio, and writing show notes.