Bio

Hi, I’m Ellen Leabeater, and I love podcasts.

I’ve worked in audio for a decade, starting out with my own music radio show when I was 15. I’ve since worked on some of Australia’s most popular podcasts, as Series Producer for the chart-topping Ben Roberts-Smith v the Media for Guardian Australia and Executive Producer for the award winning Secrets We Keep masthead for LiSTNR.

I’ve won awards nationally and internationally for my work. I’ve taken out a Gold New York Radio Award for my work examining why Australia’s stillbirth rate has remained unchanged for two decades, and a Mumbrella Publish Awards (Best Podcast, Single Episode) for Ben Roberts Smith v The Media. Secrets We Keep has won an ACRA Award (Best Documentary Podcast), a Radio Today podcast award (Best Factual Podcast), and been nominated for a Walkley (Audio Long).

As an executive producer, I lead teams grounded in collaboration and clear communication. I work closely with journalists, producers, and presenters to bring compelling stories to life—overseeing every stage, from the first spark of an idea to the final mix. I love shaping series structure, crafting strong episode arcs, and refining scripts with a team. I’m just as comfortable in the creative trenches as I am managing stakeholder relationships, budgets, and timelines or navigating complex legal and editorial challenges. Whether it’s building a content pipeline or commissioning new work, I focus on smart, strategic decisions that serve both the story and the audience

When I’m not absorbed in audio, you can find me swimming, cycling or running - or all at once doing a triathlon! I love keeping fit and find my best ideas strike when my heart rate is up.

I’m available for freelance projects or one-of podcast consultation. You can find out more about how I can help your podcast on the services page.

Just want to grab a coffee and chat pods? Contact me 🎧