Jim Metzner
Jim Metzner pioneered the use of sound in radio and has been producing sound-rich radio programs since 1977, beginning his career with a ground-breaking short format series – You’re Hearing Boston. His other award-winning series include You’re Hearing San Francisco, You’re Hearing America, The Sounds of Science, Voices of Innovation, and Pulse of the Planet, which has been on the air since 1988. Jim has produced audio and multi-media projects for National Geographic Online, Discovery, Thirteen/WNET, the American Museum of Natural History, the American Association of Engineering Societies, Marketplace, All Things Considered, and many other clients. A Fulbright Specialist in Media & Communication, Jim has recorded all over the world. His sound archive is now housed in the Library of Congress, where in time its many sounds, interviews, and programs will be available to the public. In 2022, Jim launched the American Soundscapes Project, a call-to-action to identify, record, and celebrate the significant sounds of our lives. He is currently working on a new book, “The Magic Wand and the Breadcrumb Trail: Adventures of a Lifelong Listener.”