I am a London-based audio all-rounder with a background in theatre and live events. I have a particular interest in cinema and love working with archive audio. I started freelancing after taking voluntary redundancy from the BBC in 2023 and have since worked with clients including The Observer, Bauer Media and The Economist, among others. Thanks to training at the BBC, I am highly skilled across all aspects of audio production—studio and OB recording, editing, sound design, pitching, and live mixing. I write well and have created scripts, publicity copy, and presenter briefs. I have become an experienced researcher through my independent podcasts, which are thoroughly researched and centered on film and social history. My podcasting work has led to opportunities such as providing audio commentary for a new BFI Blu-ray release and collaborating with cultural institutions.…

Dominic Delargy

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I am a London-based audio all-rounder with a background in theatre and live events. I have a particular interest in cinema and love working with archive audio. I started freelancing after taking voluntary redundancy from the BBC in 2023 and have since worked with clients including The Observer, Bauer Media and The Economist, among others. Thanks to training at the BBC, I am highly skilled across all aspects of audio production—studio and OB recording, editing, sound design, pitching, and live mixing. I write well and have created scripts, publicity copy, and presenter briefs. I have become an experienced researcher through my independent podcasts, which are thoroughly researched and centered on film and social history. My podcasting work has led to opportunities such as providing audio commentary for a new BFI Blu-ray release and collaborating with cultural institutions.…

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I am a London-based audio all-rounder with a background in theatre and live events. I have a particular interest in cinema and love working with archive audio. I started freelancing after taking voluntary redundancy from the BBC in 2023 and have since worked with clients including The Observer, Bauer Media and The Economist, among others.

Thanks to training at the BBC, I am highly skilled across all aspects of audio production—studio and OB recording, editing, sound design, pitching, and live mixing. I write well and have created scripts, publicity copy, and presenter briefs. I have become an experienced researcher through my independent podcasts, which are thoroughly researched and centered on film and social history. My podcasting work has led to opportunities such as providing audio commentary for a new BFI Blu-ray release and collaborating with cultural institutions.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance at Freelance
April 1, 2023 - Present
My two most regular freelance jobs are with The Observer and Strise. At The Observer, I am the principal Sound Designer on The Slow Newscast and do occasional work on other series - most recently on "Master: the allegations against Neil Gaiman". I am a key member of these teams and am responsible for the overall sound of the programmes including audio restoration, music & SFX choices, pacing the dialogue, editing, mixing & mastering. I perform a similar role for Strise on their show, "The Laundry", a B2B podcast about financial crime. I work regularly for Bauer Media and other clients include: Podot; Podmasters; The Economist; Whistledown; Fun Kids Radio; The Huntington Library, Los Angeles; Milk St Radio & The Rank Foundation. This year I made my first theatre sound design - a show called "Midlife" for Diverse City. This included soundscapes & foley work for short films.
Freelance Sound Designer / Producer at The Observer
April 1, 2023 - Present
Principal Sound Designer on The Slow Newscast and occasional work on other series; responsible for overall sound including audio restoration, music & SFX selection, dialogue pacing, editing, mixing & mastering. Regular freelance work for Bauer Media and other clients.
Studio Manager at BBC World Service
January 1, 2007 - April 1, 2023
Extensive experience supporting production teams on live and pre-recorded programmes in English and multiple foreign languages. Duties included driving digital & analogue sound desks, recording, editing & mixing, and running broadcasts from multiple locations in audio and video; crafting long-form arts programmes.
Podcast Producer / Writer / Presenter at Self-employed / Freelance
May 1, 2019 - Present
Independent podcasting including Soho Bites (film & social history) ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally in Listen Notes; projects such as Murals & Morris (Soho Radio development) and Kino Quickies (seasonal live screenings with on-site Q&As).
Producer at BBC Radio 4 Extra
May 1, 2017 - January 31, 2019
Pitch, wrote & produced two three-hour specials: The Golden Age of American Radio and The Lives of Harry Towers; Pick of the Week in Radio Times, Sunday Times and The Spectator; subsequently repeated by the BBC.
In Touch – Assistant Producer at BBC Radio 4
April 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014
In Touch – Assistant Producer.
Freelance Radio & Audio Producer at Various Organisations
September 1, 2005 - January 31, 2007
Produced spoken-word and layered audio content for organisations including the British Museum, RSA, Tate St Ives, Wired Aerial Theatre Co, Learn Direct, Economist Technology Quarterly & Digital Home Magazine; produced two programmes for Artichoke about Sultan's Elephant and an audio-visual installation at South Bank.
Theatre Programme Manager at Vocaleyes
September 1, 2000 - September 1, 2004
Theatre programme manager producing audio-described content for visually impaired audiences; duties included script writing, audio editing, scheduling, producing accessibility publicity, managing company data and training.
Freelance at Theatre & Live Events
December 1, 1988 - September 1, 2000
Freelance in various touring theatre roles; organizer on large-scale street parades & festivals in the UK and abroad.
Freelance Theatre & Live Events – Various Roles at Freelance
December 1, 1988 - September 1, 2000
Involved in staging, organising, and operating large-scale theatre and live events; coordinated performances and street parades/festivals in the UK and abroad.
Radio & Audio Production – Freelance at Freelance / Various organisations
September 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Produced spoken-word and layered audio content for organizations including the British Museum; RSA; Tate St Ives; Wired Aerial Theatre Co; Learn Direct; Economist Technology Quarterly & Digital Home Magazine. Produced two programmes for Artichoke about their Sultan's Elephant event in London and an audio-visual installation at the South Bank.
Podcasting – Producer / Writer / Presenter at Self-employed
May 1, 2019 - Present
Create three independent podcasts: Soho Bites (about film & social history), Mural Morsels (in development, fundraising), and Kino Quickies (seasonal; live on-screen Q&As).
Freelance – The Observer at The Observer
April 1, 2023 - Present
Principal Sound Designer on The Slow Newscast; occasional work on other series; contributed to Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman.
Sound Designer at The Observer
April 1, 2023 - Present
Principal Sound Designer on The Slow Newscast; occasional work on other series; co-production with Goalthanger due for release in late May.
In Touch - Assistant Producer at BBC Radio 4
April 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
In Touch – Assistant Producer.
Producer / Writer / Presenter at Self-Employed / Podcasting
May 1, 2019 - Present
Produces three independent podcasts: Soho Bites (about film & social history); Mural Morse (developed for Soho Radio); Kino Quickies (seasonal, based on live film screenings with on-stage Q&As).
Theatre & Live Events – Freelance at Theatre & Live Events
December 1, 1988 - September 1, 2000
Freelance work in theatre and live events; touring theatre; organizer on large-scale street parades and festivals in the UK and abroad.
Radio & Audio Production – Freelance at Freelance
September 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Produced spoken-word and layered audio content for organizations including The British Museum; The RSA; Tate St Ives; Wired Aerial Theatre Co; Learn Direct; Economist Technology Quarterly & Digital Home Magazine. Also produced two programs about the Sultan Elephant event in London and an audio-visual installation at the South Bank.

Education

M.A in Radio Production at Bournemouth University
September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005
MA in Radio Production (Distinction) at Bournemouth University
September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005
MA in Radio Production at Bournemouth University
September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005
MA in Radio Production at Bournemouth University
September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005

Qualifications

MA in Radio Production (Distinction)
September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005
MA in Radio Production (Distinction)
September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005
MA in Radio Production
September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization

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Experience Level