I’m a multidisciplinary audio professional and educator with extensive experience shaping sound for film, television, games, audiobooks, toys, and education. Over the years I’ve worked as a live and studio sound engineer, re-recording mixer, sound designer, and audiobook editor, collaborating with producers and directors to craft immersive, story-driven audio. When I’m not in the booth, I’m teaching and mentoring students, sharing practical techniques and real-world workflows that I’ve honed across projects in media and entertainment. Currently I teach music technology and graduate-level sound design, while continuing to take on freelance audio projects. I’m passionate about helping the next generation of sound creators develop strong technical skills, creative problem solving, and a collaborative approach to production.

Doug Siebum

I’m a multidisciplinary audio professional and educator with extensive experience shaping sound for film, television, games, audiobooks, toys, and education. Over the years I’ve worked as a live and studio sound engineer, re-recording mixer, sound designer, and audiobook editor, collaborating with producers and directors to craft immersive, story-driven audio. When I’m not in the booth, I’m teaching and mentoring students, sharing practical techniques and real-world workflows that I’ve honed across projects in media and entertainment. Currently I teach music technology and graduate-level sound design, while continuing to take on freelance audio projects. I’m passionate about helping the next generation of sound creators develop strong technical skills, creative problem solving, and a collaborative approach to production.

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I’m a multidisciplinary audio professional and educator with extensive experience shaping sound for film, television, games, audiobooks, toys, and education. Over the years I’ve worked as a live and studio sound engineer, re-recording mixer, sound designer, and audiobook editor, collaborating with producers and directors to craft immersive, story-driven audio. When I’m not in the booth, I’m teaching and mentoring students, sharing practical techniques and real-world workflows that I’ve honed across projects in media and entertainment.

Currently I teach music technology and graduate-level sound design, while continuing to take on freelance audio projects. I’m passionate about helping the next generation of sound creators develop strong technical skills, creative problem solving, and a collaborative approach to production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Instructor at Las Positas College
July 1, 2025 - Present
Teach music technology classes, developing curricula and assessing student progress.
Instructor at Academy of Art University
August 1, 2024 - Present
Teach a graduate level class in Creative Sound Design.
Lecturer at San Francisco State University
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Lectured courses in Broadcast/Media topics.
Audio Engineer and Sound Editor at Outpost Studio SF
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provide audio engineering and sound editing for studio projects.
Foley Mixer at Wilmer Sound
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Recorded Foley for several episodes of a television series.
Adjunct Instructor at SAE Expression College
January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Taught post production sound for television and film in both the Sound Arts and Digital Film programs.
Fellow at Epic Games Unreal Fellowship Virtual Production
June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Fellow in the Unreal Fellowship focusing on virtual production.
Writer at Krotos
June 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Wrote material related to Krotos projects.
Media Reviewer at Common Sense Networks
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Reviewed media content for a media company.
Production Assistant at Pilgrim Media “Fast N' Loud”
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Production assistant on a television series.
Freelance Sound Editor at Wild Woods
April 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Freelance sound editing for film/TV projects.
Writer at A Sound Effect
January 1, 2019 - Present
Write content for sound effect libraries and related materials.
Freelance Audio Engineer and Sound Editor at First Generation
December 1, 2018 - February 1, 2023
Freelance audio engineering and sound editing for various productions.
Production Assistant at Wish
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Production assistant.
Freelance Sound Designer and Re-recording Mixer at IMRSV Sound
June 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020
Freelance sound design and re-recording mixer for various projects.
Writer at Designing Sound
May 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Wrote content for the Designing Sound publication.
Adjunct Instructor at City College San Francisco
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Taught Broadcast 120 class and associated labs.
Assistant Engineer at M Squared Productions
April 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019
Worked on sessions, archived sessions, entered work orders, and dialed ISDN patches.
Audiobook Editor at Podium Audio
March 1, 2017 - Present
Edit and produce audiobooks; manage workflow with Podium Audio.
Adjunct Instructor at SAE Expression College
January 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Taught post production sound for television and film at SAE Expression College in both the Sound Arts and Digital Film programs.
AV Tech at Got Light
May 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016
Audio Engineer/AV Tech for events.
Intern at One Union Recording
January 1, 2015 - April 1, 2015
Dialing ISDN patches, sitting in on sessions, and other tasks around the studio.
Graduate Assistant at SFSU
August 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
Taught BECA 231 Pro Tools lab.
AV Tech at Avista Rentals
May 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Warehouse work and show tech.
Audiobook Editor at BeeAudio
January 1, 2013 - November 1, 2019
Edited and mastered audiobooks.
Freelance Audio Engineer at PAC-12
November 1, 2012 - December 1, 2013
RAN sound for Broadcast TV; Head Audio Engineer on projects.
Live Sound Engineer at Harvelle’s
October 1, 2011 - August 1, 2013
Front-of-house/Monitor mixing; stage management.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Swing House Studios
June 1, 2011 - August 1, 2013
Music festivals and private events; load in/out, sound, lighting.
Freelance Monitor Mixer at Whiskey A Go-Go
February 1, 2011 - September 1, 2012
Monitors for live shows.
Intern at Wild Woods Post
April 1, 2010 - June 1, 2010
D Film – internship.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Pacific Coast Entertainment
January 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013
Audio/AV setup, sound for shows; lead and assistant roles.
Intern at Hacienda Post
December 1, 2009 - December 1, 2010
Cut sound effects, spotted Foley; practice mixing.
Assistant Sound Editor at D Film
March 1, 2009 - March 1, 2010
Assistant Sound Editor for Rough Hustle.
Freelance Re-Recording Mixer and Sound FX Editor at Unger Films
September 1, 2008 - November 1, 2015
Freelance re-recording mixer and sound effects editor.
Warehouse Manager at Rebel Crew Films
December 1, 2007 - June 1, 2008
Managed DVD distribution warehouse.
Production Assistant and Sound Editor at Trade Pro Media
December 1, 2007 - December 1, 2008
Production Assistant and Sound Editor.
Broadcasting Department Audio Engineer/Broadcast Engineer/Audio Video Tech at AEG - The Stub Hub Center
October 1, 2007 - August 1, 2013
Live sound and video for professional events; multiple roles.
Sound Editor at PerreoRadio
December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2008
Sound Editor; edited podcasts; inserted commercials.
Student Mentor at CSUDH
August 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Taught a class as part of a student mentorship program.
DJ/On Air Personality at KDHR.net
August 1, 2005 - June 1, 2007
DJ on college radio; hosted regular shows.
Audio Engineer at The Studio Theatre
January 1, 2003 - September 1, 2003
Ran sound for shows and provided support.

Education

M.A. Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
B.A. Digital Media Arts: Audio Recording at California State University Dominguez Hills
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
A.A. Music: Audio Production at Sacramento City College
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026

Qualifications

Pro Tools Certified
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
Member of IATSE Motion Picture Editors Guild
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
Member of NARAS (Voting Member)
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
Member of NATAS
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
Member of MPSE
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
AES
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education