I am Adrienne Aiken, an audio and sound specialist based in the United Kingdom. After early work as a singer-songwriter, I built a career composing and producing music for global brands such as GE, Guinness, McDonald’s, Mazda, Nintendo, and Cadbury, working with agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Grey, McCann, WPP, and Leo Burnett. I create music and sound that elevate narrative and brand identity across advertising, film, and audio fiction. I’ve recently focused on producing and post-producing audio plays and fictional podcasts — recording and editing dialogue, designing and integrating SFX and Foley, and sourcing or composing music to enhance emotional impact and storytelling. I’ve also explored AI-assisted tools for vocal production and dialogue enhancement, enabling wider voice characterisations and expanded creative output.…

Adrienne Aiken

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I am Adrienne Aiken, an audio and sound specialist based in the United Kingdom. After early work as a singer-songwriter, I built a career composing and producing music for global brands such as GE, Guinness, McDonald’s, Mazda, Nintendo, and Cadbury, working with agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Grey, McCann, WPP, and Leo Burnett. I create music and sound that elevate narrative and brand identity across advertising, film, and audio fiction. I’ve recently focused on producing and post-producing audio plays and fictional podcasts — recording and editing dialogue, designing and integrating SFX and Foley, and sourcing or composing music to enhance emotional impact and storytelling. I’ve also explored AI-assisted tools for vocal production and dialogue enhancement, enabling wider voice characterisations and expanded creative output.…

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I am Adrienne Aiken, an audio and sound specialist based in the United Kingdom. After early work as a singer-songwriter, I built a career composing and producing music for global brands such as GE, Guinness, McDonald’s, Mazda, Nintendo, and Cadbury, working with agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Grey, McCann, WPP, and Leo Burnett. I create music and sound that elevate narrative and brand identity across advertising, film, and audio fiction.

I’ve recently focused on producing and post-producing audio plays and fictional podcasts — recording and editing dialogue, designing and integrating SFX and Foley, and sourcing or composing music to enhance emotional impact and storytelling. I’ve also explored AI-assisted tools for vocal production and dialogue enhancement, enabling wider voice characterisations and expanded creative output.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Producer / Production Coordinator at Sonic/ Runway Studios/Runway Music
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2016
Creative duties included composing, arranging and producing songs/tracks for TV commercials and library music, briefing other composers, ensuring studio setup and equipment provision for clients, recording, engineering, arranging, producing, mixing and mastering songs for bands/artists and music tracks for commercials and idents, and creating artwork. Coordination and admin duties encompassed client outreach, liaising with agencies and brands, compiling tailored quotations, budget handling, sync licensing, brief taking, meeting deadlines, sourcing orchestral studios and engineers, managing production budgets/schedules, invoicing, year-end accounts, press releases, and proactive problem-solving. Established processes to manage risks and maintain smooth operations.
Songwriter/Sound Designer at Bored Panda
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Creating and producing music and sound content for animation projects, sound design, writing briefs for editors, updating CRM, file management, and coordinating with animations department, editors and sound teams.
Audio Producer for Table Reads and Audio Plays at Spotter
January 1, 2018 - Present
Recording, engineering, editing and producing recording sessions (in person and online), adding SFX, Foley and music, and mixing/mastering for streaming standards; coordinating production and documentation, liaising with clients, handling budgets, adapting scripts, casting, syncing licensing, and generating monthly reports.
Assistant Project Manager and Proofreader at Brainstorm Communications
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Reviewing emails for Volvo client, creating HTML emailers, pulling Mailchimp/AddEvent reports, responding to training queries, studio bookings for voice recordings, assisting with VO recordings, site testing, and general research.
Payroll Assistant at 355 Productions (UK)
July 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Collecting and calculating timesheets for crew based on BECTU rates, data input on Excel, resolving queries, using Sargent Disc for timesheet data transfers and payslip access, liaising with the production team on location, and proposing service improvements including a time-saving Excel tool.
Assistant Producer / Production Coordinator / Production Assistant at Various Productions
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Researching and sourcing locations, assisting with background artists, creating call sheets, organizing travel and per diems, arranging meals and refreshments, schedule checks, obtaining permissions, arranging public liability insurance, distributing NDAs and artist releases, solving impromptu crew requirements, and ensuring cast/crew welfare.
Audio Producer at Spotter
January 1, 2018 - Present
Coordinated and engineered remote and in-person recording sessions; edited and produced complete soundscapes combining dialogue, SFX, Foley, and music. Managed full pre-production workflow including documentation, scheduling, and budgets; adapted scripts for audio and handled casting duties; sourced talent, NDAs, and artist release forms; arranged sync licensing and produced production reports.
Producer / Production Coordinator at Runway Studios/Runway Music
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2016
Recorded, engineered, arranged, mixed, and mastered music for TV commercials, as well as for bands and artists; directed musicians and session artists to achieve optimal performances to complement project styles. Liaisied with advertising agencies, brands, musicians, singers and bands; created tailored quotes and managed budgets; researched and booked orchestral-size studios, musicians, equipment; managed session logistics, studio bookings, and sync licensing; produced press releases & PR campaigns; created artwork for posters, flyers and album covers using Photoshop and Canva; oversaw invoicing, scheduling, and administration.
Assistant Project Manager and Proofreader (Temporary) at Brainstorm Communications
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Scheduled studio sessions and supported voice recording sessions; reviewed email content for clients and created HTML emailers; generated Mailchimp and AddEvent reports; handled client communications.
Payroll Assistant (Temporary) at 355 Productions (UK)
July 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Managed crew timesheets (BECTU rates), financial data, and problem resolution; liaised with production teams to ensure accurate and timely payments; resolved crew queries via phone.
Assistant Producer / Production Coordinator / Production Assistant at Various Short and Feature Film Productions
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Supported multiple productions including The Cookie Cutter, The Game Changer, and Father; handled logistics, call sheets, catering, insurance, and legal clearances; ensured smooth day-to-day shoot operations and resolved on-set challenges.

Education

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Qualifications

2 A level Passes
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
2 O/A Levels
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
7 O level Passes
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    paper Ivory Night At The Centre of The Galaxy

    A fiction podcast adaptation of a screenplay by Peter Sallade — a cult-style sci-fi comedy brought to life as a vivid, immersive audio experience.

    The series follows “Ivory Night,” a mysterious Instagram persona, as she’s pulled into a bizarre galactic journey filled with strange beings, surreal encounters, and a thread of playful, often cheeky humour. Two narrators guide the listener throughout, adding commentary and character to the unfolding story.

    Produced with a fully remote cast, I handled the complete audio production process — from dialogue editing through to sound design, Foley, and music — crafting a cinematic, ‘visual’ sound world.

    I also composed original music for the series, including the title track.