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, such as the chart-topping Ben Roberts-Smith v the Media for Guardian Australia and Unravel True Crime (Season 1 & 2) for Australia’s national broadcaster, the ABC.

Currently, I work for LiSTNR as the Executive Producer of Audio Documentaries, making series for the Secrets We Keep masthead.

I’ve also 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.

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 the 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 short term freelance projects or podcast consulting, and always happy to grab a coffee and chat pods 🎧