I am a freelance sound editor and sound designer with extensive experience in radio sound engineering. I work in Pro Tools and use Waves Diamond V15 effects package with a full suite of noise reduction plug-ins, and I also use Clarity for editing. I have excellent speech editing skills and worked for the BBC for many years on radio drama, music and current affairs programmes, in studio and on location. I enjoyed the huge variety of people I met and worked with from celebrities to members of the public. I value clear communication, collaboration and I am happy delivering broadcast-ready audio to tight deadlines. Recent projects include serving as Sound Editor on the podcast series Would Like to Meet for Documental Productions (Sept 2021–Jun 2022). After taking time out to care for a relative, I am now working with the presenter on developing a new podcast series. My career spans work on network radio programmes such as Woman’s Hour, File on Four and You and Yours for Radio 4, as well as mixing for Radio 3 and Radio 4. I have designed sound for radio drama and documentaries. I worked on The Archers and Silver Street (an urban radio soap). It was great to find my input on plot, character and continuity was valued as much as my technical work.

Celia Hutchison

I am a freelance sound editor and sound designer with extensive experience in radio sound engineering. I work in Pro Tools and use Waves Diamond V15 effects package with a full suite of noise reduction plug-ins, and I also use Clarity for editing. I have excellent speech editing skills and worked for the BBC for many years on radio drama, music and current affairs programmes, in studio and on location. I enjoyed the huge variety of people I met and worked with from celebrities to members of the public. I value clear communication, collaboration and I am happy delivering broadcast-ready audio to tight deadlines. Recent projects include serving as Sound Editor on the podcast series Would Like to Meet for Documental Productions (Sept 2021–Jun 2022). After taking time out to care for a relative, I am now working with the presenter on developing a new podcast series. My career spans work on network radio programmes such as Woman’s Hour, File on Four and You and Yours for Radio 4, as well as mixing for Radio 3 and Radio 4. I have designed sound for radio drama and documentaries. I worked on The Archers and Silver Street (an urban radio soap). It was great to find my input on plot, character and continuity was valued as much as my technical work.

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I am a freelance sound editor and sound designer with extensive experience in radio sound engineering. I work in Pro Tools and use Waves Diamond V15 effects package with a full suite of noise reduction plug-ins, and I also use Clarity for editing.

I have excellent speech editing skills and worked for the BBC for many years on radio drama, music and current affairs programmes, in studio and on location. I enjoyed the huge variety of people I met and worked with from celebrities to members of the public.

I value clear communication, collaboration and I am happy delivering broadcast-ready audio to tight deadlines.

Recent projects include serving as Sound Editor on the podcast series Would Like to Meet for Documental Productions (Sept 2021–Jun 2022). After taking time out to care for a relative, I am now working with the presenter on developing a new podcast series.

My career spans work on network radio programmes such as Woman’s Hour, File on Four and You and Yours for Radio 4, as well as mixing for Radio 3 and Radio 4.

I have designed sound for radio drama and documentaries. I worked on The Archers and Silver Street (an urban radio soap). It was great to find my input on plot, character and continuity was valued as much as my technical work.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sound Editor at Documental Productions
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Sound Editor on the podcast series Would Like to Meet; responsible for speech editing, noise reduction and final mix for broadcast, contributing to the podcast series produced by Documental Productions.
Audio Supervisor / Audio Assistant at BBC Manchester and Salford
May 1, 2006 - October 1, 2021
Audio Assistant, rising to Audio Supervisor; produced sound for live and pre-recorded programmes on network radio, including work on Woman’s Hour, File on Four and You and Yours; managed recording, editing and mixing across productions.
Audio Assistant at BBC Birmingham
August 1, 1996 - May 1, 2006
Audio Assistant contributing to radio and TV broadcasting, and pre/post production.
Programme Operations Assistant at BBC TV Network Control
October 1, 1995 - February 1, 1996
Mixing sound and vision for junctions on Network TV; supported on-air operations.
Production Assistant at Independent Theatrical Productions (West End Theatre Company) and United British Artists
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Production Assistant in West End theatre productions and related activities.
Programme Acquisition and Artists Contracts Roles at BBC
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1995
Worked in Programme Acquisition and Artists Contracts Departments.
Contracts Assistant at BBC (Programme Acquisition and Artists Contracts)
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1995
Worked in Programme Acquisition and Artists Contracts; supported contract administration.

Education

Degree in Social Sciences at The City University
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Licentiate in Recorder and Grade VIII Flute at Guildhall School of Music and Drama (Junior Department)
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Degree in Social Sciences at The City University
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
Licentiate for teaching recorder at Guildhall School of Music and Drama
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
Grade VIII flute at Guildhall School of Music and Drama
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026

Qualifications

Licentiate in Recorder and Grade VIII Flute
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
A Levels: Music, English, French
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
A Levels: Music, English, French
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
Licentiate for teaching recorder
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
Grade VIII flute
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education