I am a dedicated audio engineer, sound designer, and composer with over 20 years of experience in TV, film, streaming, gaming, and digital media and music. I’ve collaborated with top brands and earned multiple Emmy nominations across shows like Downey’s Dream Cars and A Baby Story, and I’ve built and maintained 20+ recording studios, sound design rigs, podcast setups, and orchestral stages for major companies in the Tri-State area. As the founder/CEO of JST Postproduction Sound LLC, I lead a team of 8-14 freelance sound designers and mixers, delivering immersive audio for TV, film, streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+), and more. I’m passionate about storytelling through sound and always looking for new collaborations.…

Jon S Tropea

I am a dedicated audio engineer, sound designer, and composer with over 20 years of experience in TV, film, streaming, gaming, and digital media and music. I’ve collaborated with top brands and earned multiple Emmy nominations across shows like Downey’s Dream Cars and A Baby Story, and I’ve built and maintained 20+ recording studios, sound design rigs, podcast setups, and orchestral stages for major companies in the Tri-State area. As the founder/CEO of JST Postproduction Sound LLC, I lead a team of 8-14 freelance sound designers and mixers, delivering immersive audio for TV, film, streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+), and more. I’m passionate about storytelling through sound and always looking for new collaborations.…

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I am a dedicated audio engineer, sound designer, and composer with over 20 years of experience in TV, film, streaming, gaming, and digital media and music. I’ve collaborated with top brands and earned multiple Emmy nominations across shows like Downey’s Dream Cars and A Baby Story, and I’ve built and maintained 20+ recording studios, sound design rigs, podcast setups, and orchestral stages for major companies in the Tri-State area.

As the founder/CEO of JST Postproduction Sound LLC, I lead a team of 8-14 freelance sound designers and mixers, delivering immersive audio for TV, film, streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+), and more. I’m passionate about storytelling through sound and always looking for new collaborations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer, Sound Designer and Audio Engineer at Snyder Music
December 31, 2007 - October 15, 2025
Ran day-to-day operations including recording all musicians in all studios. Built and maintained all studios and sound design suites including sound stage and Foley equipment. Composed numerous commercials and jingles with colleagues, handled all sound design, mixes and final for air commercial mixes in stereo and surround; produced 400+ commercials with multiple Clio awards.
CEO/Founder at JST Postproduction Sound LLC
January 1, 2007 - Present
Founded an audio postproduction facility and managed 8-14 freelance sound designers and mixers for TV, film, digital media and streaming platforms including Hulu, Disney, Netflix, and more.
CEO / Founder at JST Postproduction Sound LLC
January 1, 2007 - Present
Founded an audio postproduction facility and managed 8-14 freelance sound designers and mixers for various TV, film, digital media and streaming (Hulu, Disney, Netflix and more).
Audio Engineer, Sound Designer at Crushing Music
December 31, 1999 - October 15, 2025
Ran day-to-day operations across three studios; composed many commercials and jingles with colleagues; handled sound design, music mixing and final for air commercial; 400+ commercials produced in a short time frame.
Composer, Sound Designer and Audio Engineer at Snyder Music
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2007
Ran day-to-day operations, recorded all musicians, built and maintained studios and sound design suites, and handled sound design, mixes and final air for stereo and surround. Contributed to 400+ commercials with multiple Clio awards.
Audio Engineer, Sound Designer at Crushing Music
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999
Ran day-to-day operations across three studios, recorded musicians, and handled sound design, music mixing and final air for commercials; produced 400+ spots.

Education

Dual Major in Song Writing/Commercial Arranging; Dual Minor in Film Scoring and Music Production and Engineering at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Dual Major in Song Writing/Commercial Arranging; Dual Minor in Film Scoring and Music Production and Engineering at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet