Peabody Award-winning podcast creator, multi-platform content innovator, and audience growth strategist
John Haas has worked with top media outlets including NPR, Marketplace, BiggerPockets, and major market news stations. He’s developed several acclaimed podcasts and national radio programs.
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“I’ve enjoyed working with and learning from John Haas on a variety of podcast and newsroom projects. His editorial skill and sense of story structure is incredible. John is proactive, fair, and inclusive. He assesses ideas with an open mind based on their inherent value, rather than who said it.“
Je-Anne Berry, Senior Vice President and Co-Head, Pineapple Street Media
“John Haas is a collaborative, creative colleague and skilled editor who knows how to spot new talent. He successfully built a national network of freelance reporters at Marketplace and edited a significant amount of its foreign coverage, from Shanghai to London.”
Sitara Nieves, Vice President, The Poynter Institute and former Executive Director of Podcasts, Marketplace
“John Haas is a game changer in the area of creative content. He’s a consummate professional who listens. John hears you and takes your ideas to another level.”
Lisa Rayam, Host of Morning Edition and the Political Breakfast podcast, WABE
“I was lucky to work with John Haas when I was a green reporter. He was unfailingly patient, easygoing, and receptive to my ideas. He delivered constructive feedback in a crystal clear way. John helped to shape my skills, my understanding of what it meant to be a journalist, and my career.”
Sally Herships, Director of the Audio Program, Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism
“John Haas believes in the craft of storytelling, from spot news to feature stories to radio programs and podcasts. John is excellent at working with reporters, producers, and hosts to help them convey the best story possible.”
Christine Dempsey, Senior Vice President of Radio, WLVR
“John Haas has many leadership strengths, including the guidance he provides to colleagues. He always finds time to demonstrate better writing and editing for those he advises. John is a wonderful advocate for his employees’ career advancement.”
Lois Reitzes, Host of City Lights with Lois Reitzes, WABE
“John Haas helps you start a story on the right foot and makes sure you thoughtfully and effectively tell your story. John is a great editor who will not just make you feel better about your podcast, he will make your podcast better.”
David Barasoain, Faculty, University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications
“John Haas is a thoughtful, gifted editor with a passion to hone your story and make it sing. His helpful insight, collaborative spirit, and sheer enthusiasm makes it fun to work with him! He’s a supervisor who treats you like a peer, and that means a lot.”
Kate Sweeney, Author and Podcast Producer
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