Over 10 years of audio post production. Podcast producer and editor of over 15 years. Work include clients who have appeared on Jools Holland, Won the NI Music Prize, and won 8 awards at the SRA awards for podcasting and radio.

Lee Russell

Over 10 years of audio post production. Podcast producer and editor of over 15 years. Work include clients who have appeared on Jools Holland, Won the NI Music Prize, and won 8 awards at the SRA awards for podcasting and radio.

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Over 10 years of audio post production. Podcast producer and editor of over 15 years.

Work include clients who have appeared on Jools Holland, Won the NI Music Prize, and won 8 awards at the SRA awards for podcasting and radio.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Recording Engineer at Self-Employed / Freelance
March 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Recording, mixing, and mastering music/podcasts for clients, delivering high-quality audio products that meet professional broadcast standards.
Studio Manager at Dog Ears Studio
March 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Managed social media channels for Puffin Rock and Dog Ears; duties included content creation, writing comics, video editing, creating content schedules, uploading content, SEO optimization and performance tracking. Co-managed US, UK, and Irish promotional campaigns for the release of Puffin Rock and the New Friends; duties included filming and optimizing content for social media, preparing press materials, and tracking/reporting social metrics to head of marketing. Member of the production team for Puffin Rock Season 3; responsibilities included file organization, asset tracking, and delivering outputs to production houses. Maintained studio space, created and maintained documents with Google Workspace tools for market trend monitoring, finance tracking, event planning, and production progress.
Electrical Audio Sound Engineer Intern
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Prepared studio spaces, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for recording sessions. Assisted with recording sessions, handling setup, dismantling, and storing fragile equipment. Performed runner duties including coffee orders and recording equipment, ensuring timely delivery of essential items. Answered internal and external phone queries. Performed personal recording sessions and studio lock-up after hours.
Technician and Producer at Queen's Radio Society
May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Researched stories and segments. Recorded and post-produced podcasts and radio shows for broadcast on various output platforms.
Volunteer at LOFT Letterkenny
March 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Answered phone enquiries; greeted service users at reception; coordinated summer groups, events and festivals; monitored the drop-in service.
Volunteer at Well Festival
May 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Managed the ticket office for three years. Tasks included scanning tickets, selling merchandise, and answering customer queries. Artist liaison for one year. Coordinating artists' arrival to festival, stage, and back to accommodation, acting as a runner for artists' requests such as hospitality or medical, and delivering technical specs to stage managers.
Freelance Recording Engineer at Self-employed / Freelance
March 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Recording, mixing, and mastering music and podcasts for clients; delivering high-quality audio products meeting professional broadcast standards; producing, directing, and filming video/audio content for short documentaries and shows; designing and editing promotional content for multiple output specifications; developing and optimizing social media campaigns and keywords for releases and performances; managing day-to-day operations of social media channels.
Studio Manager at Dog Ears Studio
March 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Managed studio operations including asset tracking, delivery of outputs to production houses, keeping studio spaces clean and organized, and overseeing equipment storage; supported marketing and project coordination.
Audio/Sound Engineer Intern at Electrical Audio
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Prepared studio spaces for recording sessions, assisted with recordings, handled setup and teardown of fragile equipment, and performed runner duties; answered phone inquiries.
Technician and Producer at Queen’s Radio Society
May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Researched stories and segments; recorded and post-processed podcasts and radio shows for broadcast on various platforms.
Volunteer at LOFT Letterkenny
March 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Managed the ticket office for three years, scanned tickets, sold merchandise, answered customer queries; artist liaison and coordination for artist arrivals/backstage requests.
Freelance Recording Engineer
March 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Recording, mixing, and mastering music and podcasts for clients; delivering high-quality audio products that meet professional broadcast standards; producing, directing, and filming video/audio content for short documentaries; designing and editing promotional content to enhance visibility and engagement; developing and optimizing social media campaigns and keywords for releases and performances; managing day-to-day operations of social media channels; creating and maintaining Google Workspace documents for trend monitoring, finance tracking, event planning, and production progress; supporting the marketing department for upcoming NDA TV series.
Studio Manager at Dog Ears Studio
March 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Managed social media channels for Puffin Rock and Dog Ears; duties included content creation, writing comics, video editing, content scheduling, uploading content, SEO optimization, and performance tracking; co-managed US, UK, and Irish promotional campaigns for the release of Puffin Rock and the New Friends; filmed and optimized content for social media, prepared press materials, and tracked/reported social metrics to head of marketing; member of the production team for Puffin Rock Season 3.
Electrical Audio Sound Engineer Intern
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Prepared studio spaces, ensured cleanliness and readiness for recording sessions; assisted with recording sessions, handling setup, dismantling, and storing fragile equipment to maintain studio standards; performed runner duties including coffee orders; answered internal and external phone queries; conducted personal recording sessions and studio lock-up after normal operating hours.
Technician and Producer at Queen's Radio Society
May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Researched stories and segments; recorded and post-processed podcasts and radio shows for broadcast on various output platforms.
Volunteer at LOFT Letterkenny
March 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Answered phone inquiries; greeted service users; co-managed and organized summer groups, events and festivals; monitored the drop-in service.
Volunteer at Well Festival
May 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Managed the ticket office for three years; scanned tickets, sold merchandise, and answered customer queries; artist liaison for one year coordinating artists’ arrival to festival, stage, and accommodation, and delivering tech specs to stage managers.

Education

BA in Music and Audio Production at Queen's University Belfast
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
HND in Music Production at North West Regional College, Derry
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020
BA in Music and Audio Production (First Class Honours) at Queen's University Belfast
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
HND in Music Production (First Class Honours) at North West Regional College, Derry
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020
BA in Music and Audio Production at Queen's University Belfast
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
HND in Music Production at North West Regional College
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020
BA in Music and Audio Production at Queen’s University Belfast
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
HND in Music Production at North West Regional College
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

BA in Music and Audio Production
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
HND in Music Production
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020
First Class Honours in BA in Music and Audio Production
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
First Class Honours in HND in Music Production
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services