Theo Balcomb

Theo Balcomb is known for her groundbreaking work in audio journalism, notably creating The Daily at The New York Times in 2017. During her tenure, The Daily reached a remarkable audience of over 4 million listeners daily, expanded to over 200 public radio stations, and received accolades such as a duPont award. The Daily played a pivotal role in several Pulitzer Prize-winning submissions from The New York Times. Prior to her work on The Daily, Balcomb made history as the youngest-ever supervising producer of All Things Considered at NPR. Presently, she continues to make waves in the audio industry as an independent editor and producer, editing the acclaimed podcast Song Exploder and multiple longform investigative series from The Washington Post including: the Peabody award winning Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop, duPont award nominee Field Trip, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Broken Doors. Additionally, her podcast Voices in the River is reshaping narratives about powerful women, witches, and magic, showcasing her ongoing commitment to innovative storytelling. Balcomb’s remarkable career trajectory underscores her enduring influence and creativity in the world of audio journalism.

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