Brittney Griner's Wife Details Call from Russian Prison

I handled location audio for this ABC News piece covering Cherelle Griner’s account of her communications with wife Brittney Griner during Brittney’s detention in Russia. This was a high-profile news story in the summer of 2022 and the interviews required careful, respectful handling.

News interview work at this level is done at the subject’s location — home, workplace, or a mutually agreed-upon neutral space — and the sound recordist has to set up quickly and deliver broadcast-quality audio under whatever conditions exist. The emotional weight of the subject matter means the talent is not focused on their physical setup; getting lavs in place without disruption is part of the job.