Sean Ashcraft

Director of Audio Operations

Sean grew up near Greentown, Indiana, and decided to pursue a degree in Music Technology at Ball State in 2008. He began working for IPR as a student audio engineer and producer in 2011 while completing his undergraduate degree. Not long after graduating in 2013, he came on as the Production Manager of Indiana Public Radio. Today, he oversees the day-to-day on-air operations of the station, doing a little bit of everything from engineering audio for local shows and scheduling daily playlists to supervising student employees and maintaining the station’s various broadcast systems. Some of his favorite tasks are anything techy and geeky, such as engineering remote interviews with affiliates or recording musicians for air on IPR.

When Sean isn’t working, he enjoys spending his time in nature, composing music, and playing guitar with friends. He plays gigs from time to time around the Midwest, and he sometimes contributes his talents to studio sessions. He also occasionally tinkers with analog audio equipment and computer systems. He enjoys regional beer, light-roasted coffee, long drives across the country, mild hiking, non-black-diamond skiing, and camping for short intervals. A few of his favorite public media programs include On the Media and Harmonia.