I'm Sydney Chizoba Duru, a versatile remote audio producer and broadcast engineer with over eight years of hands-on experience delivering broadcast-ready audio for podcasts, radio programs, music projects, and digital platforms. I excel at managing end-to-end production workflows—from recording and editing to mixing, mastering, and final delivery—while collaborating with international teams. I thrive in remote environments, value clear client communication, and consistently uphold professional audio standards across recurring releases.…

Sydney Duru

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I'm Sydney Chizoba Duru, a versatile remote audio producer and broadcast engineer with over eight years of hands-on experience delivering broadcast-ready audio for podcasts, radio programs, music projects, and digital platforms. I excel at managing end-to-end production workflows—from recording and editing to mixing, mastering, and final delivery—while collaborating with international teams. I thrive in remote environments, value clear client communication, and consistently uphold professional audio standards across recurring releases.…

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I’m Sydney Chizoba Duru, a versatile remote audio producer and broadcast engineer with over eight years of hands-on experience delivering broadcast-ready audio for podcasts, radio programs, music projects, and digital platforms.

I excel at managing end-to-end production workflows—from recording and editing to mixing, mastering, and final delivery—while collaborating with international teams. I thrive in remote environments, value clear client communication, and consistently uphold professional audio standards across recurring releases.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Technical Director at Mixworld Productions
December 31, 2017 - October 21, 2025
Coordinated field operations, trained 6 Technical Assistants, transitioned documentation and invoicing to QuickBooks, and secured a sound deal of $2,500 benefiting the company long-term.
Recording Engineer & Sound Designer at Ghost Innovations
December 31, 2022 - October 21, 2025
Content composer, arranger, recordist, mix and mastering engineer for Afrovibes Radio UK Houston; contributed to the Trend 10 African Chat show in Lagos/Houston.
Audio Consultant at Covenant Light Church
December 31, 2017 - October 21, 2025
Guided sound affairs as engineering consultant; trained over 5 people to ease audio operations and organized technical team setup in under 9 months.
Stage Monitor / System Integrator at Pirates of Penzance
December 31, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Stage monitor and system integration for a theatrical production.
System Integrator / Recordist at The Experience
December 31, 2017 - October 21, 2025
System integrator and recordist for the Experience 2017 gospel concert.
FOH/Monitor Mix Engineer at Lagos City Chorale
December 31, 2017 - October 21, 2025
FOH/monitor mix engineer for performances.
FOH/Monitor Mix Engineer at Derizo Gospel Concert
December 31, 2017 - October 21, 2025
FOH/monitor mix engineer for the annual Derizo Gospel Concert (2013-2017).
FOH/Monitor Mix / System Integrator at HYEC
December 31, 2018 - October 21, 2025
FOH/monitor mix/system integrator for HYEC 2018.
FOH/Monitor Mix / System Integrator at Para Power Lifting
December 31, 2019 - October 21, 2025
FOH/monitor mix/system integrator for Para Power Lifting 2019.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Audio Engineering | Music Production at Ebenezer Obey Music and Life Skill Institute (EOMLSI) / D.S. Adegbemro ICT Polytechnic, Abeokuta
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022
West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at Florin International High School (F.I.H.S), Ejigbo, Lagos
September 1, 2005 - July 31, 2008
Nelson Nin High School (N.N.H.S) at Nelson Nin High School, Military Zone, Lagos
September 1, 2009 - July 31, 2012
First School Leaving Certificate at Sadec Montesori School (S.M.S), Ejigbo, Lagos
September 1, 1998 - July 31, 2004
Advanced Diploma in Audio Engineering & Music Production at Ebenezer Obey Music and Life Skill Institute (EOMLSI) / D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Audio Engineering & Music Production
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022
Head Course Representative & Assistant Course Representative
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Head Course Representative & Assistant Course Representative
January 1, 2020 - January 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education, Telecommunications
    paper 1. Broadcast / Radio Sample

    Broadcast Radio Production – Trend 10 Africa (Excerpt)

    Context: Weekly syndicated radio countdown program highlighting the top African music releases across the continent. Produced for a globally streamed online radio station, with strict broadcast schedules and consistent delivery requirements. This project required structured show flow, clean vocal production, music sequencing, and broadcast-ready audio quality.

    Link: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper 2. Podcast / Spoken-Word Sample

    Podcast / Spoken-Word Audio Edit (Excerpt)

    Context: Edited and produced an hour plus podcast audio for digital distribution. The focus was on clarity, pacing, and listener engagement, including vocal cleanup, removal of distractions, smooth transitions, and consistent loudness suitable for streaming platforms. Delivered final audio optimized for podcast hosting services.

    Link: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper 3. Music Production or Mixing Sample

    Music Production / Mixing Sample

    Context: Music production and post-production work for independent artists, covering recording support, arrangement, mixing, and mastering. Emphasis was placed on balance, tonal clarity, and translation across listening systems, ensuring the final track met commercial and streaming-ready standards.

    Link: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper 4. Audio Clean Up Sample

    Audio Cleanup – Before & After

    Context: Audio restoration project focused on improving poorly recorded vocal audio. Tasks
    included noise reduction, removal of background interference, EQ correction, dynamic control, and overall clarity enhancement. The goal was to transform raw, unpolished audio into clean, usable content suitable for professional delivery.

    Link: https://www.twine.net/signin