MEET OUR
TEAM
We bring high level technical skills, creative storytelling chops, a genuine compassion for the people we work with, curiosity for the worlds we explore, and a deep commitment to high quality work.
Our diverse skills and interests, and deep love of sound, infuse all our projects. In short, we love what we do!
Our team work on projects from creative development to delivery.
OUR TEAM
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Kate Montague – Founder / CEO
As a Producer and Executive Producer, Kate has worked on audio projects for Audible, Spotify, SBS, LiSTNR, ABC, CBC, and NPR. She has also led podcast workshops at the Sydney Opera House, Screen QLD, Spotify, and the NSW Writers Centre. When Kate is not dreaming of audio stories, you’ll find her chasing after fish in the ocean or hiking through her favourite national parks.
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Lorna Clarkson - Head of Production
Audio has been Lorna’s obsession since she first helped her Dad compile a party mixtape at age 8. She’s gone on to produce and host radio for RED BULL, FBI, 2SER, and JJJ; TV for KGRIND and SBS; and is the Creative Director behind KINDERLING KIDS RADIO and its suite of award-winning children’s podcasts. And in her downtime? The headphones stay on for weekend DJ sets in clubs and festivals around the country.
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Marcus Costello – Senior Producer
In the name of a good story, Marcus has eaten insects, run through fire, and recorded completely nude. As the Current Affairs Digital Lead at SBS, Marcus developed original video series and assigned daily and long-lead online journalism across Insight, The Feed and Dateline. He has also produced radio for ABC and Deutsche Welle (Germany).
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Laura Brierley Newton – Senior Producer / Engineer
Obsessed with sound, Laura can be found recording audio whenever something catches their ear. As a producer and sound engineer they have worked on projects with AGNSW, the Sydney Opera House, Red Bull, Guardian Australia, CSIRO and more. When they’re not working, you can find them in the ocean or hanging with their dog.
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Olivia O'Flynn – Senior Producer (Podcasts and Digital)
Olivia has been known to miss her train stop when listening, reading or eavesdropping on a good story. She has consulted with some of Australia and New Zealand’s leading podcast talent on content development and growth strategy, and has produced podcasts for clients such as AGNSW, Australian Museum, National Art Gallery and more. When she’s not immersed in audio storytelling, you will find her writing and petting her greyhound, Wizard.
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Nicola Kay - Finance Manager
Nicola is a globally qualified accountant with over 25 years experience in Accounting & Finance spanning careers in the UK, USA and Australia. Nicola has worked in commercial finance for many years in leading corporate media businesses, including Warner Group, CBS and Viacom. More recently, she has been Sydney side, geeking out with finance teams, talking numbers and strategizing with business leaders on how to maximise growth and profitability. In her spare time, she’s dreaming up her next overseas adventure.
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Ravi Gupta
A Sound Engineer, Composer and Musician; a true audio all-rounder. Ravi has mixed Audiocraft podcasts including Seen (SBS) and Sex Therapy: Sessions with Chantelle Otten (Audible). He has also done composition and sound design work on film and contemporary dance productions, and in the interactive narrative realm with an audio engineering role for the Cockatoo Island guided audio tour.
If you're interested in working with us please send your CV and an audio sample to hello@audiocraft with the subject header ‘INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH AUDIOCRAFT’. We get a lot of enquires, but if we think you're a good fit for our team we'll come back to you!
WANT TO WORK WITH US?
Our Founder and CEO Kate Montague sits on the Board alongside three fantastic experts who support our company vision.
BOARD
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Evan Kaldor
Evan Kaldor is Founder and CEO of Kinderling, a radio station focused on kids and parenting. Prior to Kinderling, Evan was the General Manager of FBi Radio. His background is in investment banking, he has an MBA from the University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business, and is a Director of Kaldor Public Art Projects.
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Cassandra Kevin
Cassandra Kevin is the director of Avant Agency, managing strategic sponsorship marketing and partnerships for communities and organisations. Cassandra has over 15 years experience in the events industry working across the arts, sport, and food sectors, and delivering new business sponsorship properties across Australia.
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Brett Oaten
Brett Oaten is the principal of the imaginatively named law firm, Brett Oaten Solicitors. Since 1992, Brett has represented many of Australia’s leading musicians, personalities, film and TV producers, start-ups, and creative businesses. Brett is a founding and life member of radio station FBi 94.5 and presented a weekly “comedy” show on FBi for ten years.