Nico Steele
About Nico Steele
Nico Steele serves as the Director of Production Operations, Audio at Condé Nast, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in multimedia production, with extensive experience in both digital video and audio production roles within the company.
Work at Condé Nast
Nico Steele has held multiple positions at Condé Nast, demonstrating a progressive career in production operations. He began as an Equipment Coordinator for Digital Video from 2016 to 2017. He then advanced to Production Coordinator, Digital Video, in 2017, where he worked for one year. Steele transitioned to the role of Senior Manager, Production Management, Digital Video & Audio in 2020, serving for five months before becoming Manager, Production Operations, Digital Video & Audio from 2019 to 2020. He then took on the role of Director, Production Management, Audio from 2021 to 2022, and currently serves as Director, Production Operations, Audio since 2022.
Education and Expertise
Nico Steele studied at Bergen Community College, focusing on Music and Business. He earned an Associate of Arts degree, completing his studies from 2013 to 2019. His educational background supports his expertise in multimedia production, particularly in audio operations. Steele has demonstrated adaptability by transitioning from digital video to audio production, reflecting his comprehensive understanding of the production landscape.
Background
Before joining Condé Nast, Nico Steele worked at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. His roles included Claims Processor from 2012 to 2013 and Claims Investigator from 2013 to 2014. He also served as a Software Quality Assurance Analyst from 2013 to 2015. This experience in the healthcare industry provided him with skills in analysis and operations, which he later applied in his production roles.
Achievements in Audio Production
In his current role at Condé Nast, Nico Steele has implemented the distribution of audio episodes through Megaphone. This initiative has enhanced the reach and accessibility of Condé Nast's audio content, showcasing his ability to improve operational processes and expand audience engagement in audio production.