Hi, I am Houssein Chouikhat, a senior sound designer and senior mixer with over a decade of experience shaping immersive sound for cinema, television and broadcast. I specialize in on-set location audio, dialogue editing, sound design, and multi-channel mixing for international audiences. I have collaborated with major networks such as Al Jazeera and done freelance work for Doha360, delivering broadcast-ready sound across multiple platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love solving creative audio challenges to help stories come alive through sound.

Houssein Chouikhat

Hi, I am Houssein Chouikhat, a senior sound designer and senior mixer with over a decade of experience shaping immersive sound for cinema, television and broadcast. I specialize in on-set location audio, dialogue editing, sound design, and multi-channel mixing for international audiences. I have collaborated with major networks such as Al Jazeera and done freelance work for Doha360, delivering broadcast-ready sound across multiple platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love solving creative audio challenges to help stories come alive through sound.

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Hi, I am Houssein Chouikhat, a senior sound designer and senior mixer with over a decade of experience shaping immersive sound for cinema, television and broadcast. I specialize in on-set location audio, dialogue editing, sound design, and multi-channel mixing for international audiences.

I have collaborated with major networks such as Al Jazeera and done freelance work for Doha360, delivering broadcast-ready sound across multiple platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love solving creative audio challenges to help stories come alive through sound.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Sound Engineer / Lead Sound Recordist at Al Jazeera Media Network
May 1, 2025 - Present
Lead sound engineer and senior mixer for high-profile international programs; managed location audio, on-set recording, and cross-platform broadcast standards.
Lead Sound Recordist and Engineer at Al Jazeera Media Network (Qatar)
May 1, 2025 - Present
Leading sound recordist and engineer for high-profile international programs including Athenae, Syria Now, Project Force, and Now You Know; responsible for head of sound department functions.
Audio Technician at Doha360 (Freelance)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
W orked as an audio technician for Doha National Day coverage and related events in 2024.
Senior Sound Designer / Surround 5.1 at IMU Studios Canada (Independent Contractor)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Senior sound designer and mixer focused on sound design and audio creation for film and TV; surround 5.1 mixing, VO editing, and post-production supervision.
Audio Technician at Doha360 – Freelance
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Audio technician for Doha 360, National Day 2024; on-site installation and field recording.
Senior Mixer / Sound Designer at IMU Studios Canada
January 1, 2024 - Present
Independent contractor, specializing in sound design and audio creation; surround 5.1 mixing.
Senior Mixer / Sound Editor at Jbal Lahmer (Documentary TV Series)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Sound editing and final mix for the documentary TV series Jbal Lahmer.
Senior Mixer / Sound Editor at Documentary TV Series 'Jbal Lahmer'
January 1, 2023 - Present
Mixing and sound editing for the series; involved in shows broadcast on Attesia TV channels since 2015.
Senior Sound Editor / Senior Mixer / Music Consultant at Various TV/Film Productions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Led sound editing and mixing on documentaries and TV series; contributed as music consultant and head of sound department on multiple projects, including Jbal Lahmer (2023) and Chwereb 2 (2017).
Senior Mixer / Sound Designer at Chwereb 2 (TV Series)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Sound design and mixing for the TV series Chwereb 2, including on-set sound supervision and post-production.
Senior Mixer / Sound Editor at TV Series 'Chwereb 2'
January 1, 2017 - Present
Mixing and sound editing for the TV series; surround 5.1.
Head of Sound Department at Films, Series (Various Productions)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022
Led the sound department for films and TV series; oversaw dialogue editing, sound design, and final mixes across multiple projects.
Senior Mixer / Sound Editor at IMU Studios / Documentary Film & TV Projects
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022
Mixing and editing for documentary TV series and films, including surround sound workflows and collaboration with directors for VO editing and final mix.

Education

Economics Baccalaureate at Khazardar High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Applied Bachelor's Degree at Khazardar High School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Senior Technician in Cinema and Audiovisual at Higher Institute of Multimedia Art (ISAMM/Manouba)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor's degree in Economics at Khazadar High School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Senior Technician in Cinema and Audiovisual at Higher Institute of Multimedia Art (ISAMM/Manouba)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Senior Technician in Cinema and Audiovisual at Higher Institute of Multimedia Art (ISAMM/Manouba)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor's Degree (Economics) at Khazardar High School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Economics Baccalaureate at Khazardar High School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Applied Bachelor's Degree at Khazardar High School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Senior Technician in Cinema and Audiovisual at Higher Institute of Multimedia Art (ISAMM/Manouba)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Senior Technician in Cinema and Audiovisual
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Applied Bachelor's Degree
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Certificate in Sound Engineering
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Telecommunications