Sound Designer specializing in post-production for location-based podcasts and narrative audio. I manage the full production workflow from field recording through editing, restoration, mixing, and final delivery, supporting projects focused on cultural heritage, place-based storytelling, and institutional communication. I also design and refine AI-generated voices for narrative projects, handle on-location audio capture for public-sector initiatives, and ensure technical and editorial quality through review and QA of team deliverables.

Dario Mercone

Sound Designer specializing in post-production for location-based podcasts and narrative audio. I manage the full production workflow from field recording through editing, restoration, mixing, and final delivery, supporting projects focused on cultural heritage, place-based storytelling, and institutional communication. I also design and refine AI-generated voices for narrative projects, handle on-location audio capture for public-sector initiatives, and ensure technical and editorial quality through review and QA of team deliverables.

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Sound Designer specializing in post-production for location-based podcasts and narrative audio. I manage the full production workflow from field recording through editing, restoration, mixing, and final delivery, supporting projects focused on cultural heritage, place-based storytelling, and institutional communication.

I also design and refine AI-generated voices for narrative projects, handle on-location audio capture for public-sector initiatives, and ensure technical and editorial quality through review and QA of team deliverables.

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Experience Level

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Sound Designer (Apprenticeship) at Loquis
May 1, 2025 - Present
Apprenticeship focused on supporting end-to-end location-based podcast audio production: field recording, audio capture supervision, post-production editing/restoration, mixing, optimization, and delivery—contributing to projects with institutional and cultural storytelling goals.
Apprenticeship (Audio Post-Production & AI Voice Designer) at Loquis
May 1, 2025 - Present
Apprendistato presso Loquis continuando attività di post-produzione audio e progettazione di voci AI per contenuti narrativi e podcast location-based, inclusi editing, ottimizzazione e controlli di qualità.
Audio Post-Production & AI Voice Designer (Apprenticeship) at Loquis
May 1, 2025 - Present
Managed location-based podcast audio post-production workflows, supporting editing, restoration, mixing, sound optimization, and quality assurance. Continued AI voice design and on-location recording support for institutional/public-sector initiatives as part of ongoing production cycles.
Audio Post-Production & AI Voice Designer (Curricular & Extracurricular Internship) at Loquis
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Produced and finalized location-based podcasts promoting local territories. Performed advanced audio editing, restoration, mixing, and sound optimization. Designed, developed, and refined AI-generated voices for narrative projects. Conducted on-location recordings for institutional and public-sector initiatives. Reviewed team projects and carried out quality assurance to ensure technical and editorial standards.
Audio Post-Production & AI Voice Designer (Apprenticeship/Internship) at Loquis
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Produced and finalized location-based podcasts promoting local territories. Performed advanced audio editing, restoration, mixing, and sound optimization. Designed, developed, and refined AI-generated voices for narrative projects. Conducted on-location recordings for institutional and public-sector initiatives. Reviewed team projects and carried out quality assurance to ensure technical and editorial standards. Main contributions include end-to-end audio production workflows, audio capture supervision, and preparation for final delivery.
Audio Post-Production & AI Voice Designer at Loquis
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Produced and finalized location-based podcasts promoting local territories. Performed advanced audio editing, restoration, mixing, and sound optimization. Designed, developed, and refined AI-generated voices for narrative projects. Conducted on-location recordings for institutional and public-sector initiatives. Reviewed team projects and carried out quality assurance to ensure technical and editorial standards. Contributed end-to-end to audio production workflows, from capture and supervision through final delivery.

Education

Digital Sound Designer Certification (Specialization Certificate) at ITS Roberto Rossellini
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
High School Diploma (Liceo Linguistico) at Liceo Linguistico Tito Lucrezio Caro
September 1, 2014 - July 1, 2019
Digital Sound Designer Certification (Specialization Certificate) at ITS Roberto Rossellini
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
High School Diploma (Liceo Linguistico) at Liceo Linguistico Tito Lucrezio Caro, Roma
September 1, 2014 - July 1, 2019
Digital Sound Designer Certification (Specialization Certificate) at ITS Roberto Rossellini
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
High School Diploma (Liceo Linguistico) at Liceo Linguistico Tito Lucrezio Caro
September 1, 2014 - July 1, 2019
Digital Sound Designer Certification (Specialization Certificate) at ITS Roberto Rossellini
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
High School Diploma (Liceo Linguistico) at Liceo Linguistico Tito Lucrezio Caro
September 1, 2014 - July 1, 2019
Digital Sound Designer Certification (Specialization Certificate) at ITS Roberto Rossellini
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Liceo Linguistico Tito Lucrezio Caro
September 1, 2014 - July 1, 2019

Qualifications

Digital Sound Designer Certification (Specialization Certificate)
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Digital Sound Designer Certification (Specialization Certificate) - ITS Roberto Rossellini
October 1, 2022 - July 22, 2026
Digital Sound Designer Certification (Specialization Certificate)
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Digital Sound Designer Certification (Specialization Certificate)
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Digital Sound Designer Certification (Specialization Certificate)
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Education